Words and Photos by Katherine Cardinale
Over the past 11 years, the multifaceted singer-songwriter Billie Marten has successfully established herself within the indie folk genre. Her gorgeous discography features five records and a number of other EPs and singles. In July 2025, Billie released Dog Eared, which featured five singles and was heavily inspired by Billie’s nostalgia for her childhood memories. In early September, Billie embarked on “somewhat global tour,” which was announced via her Instagram a few months prior. The tour features an array of dates in North America, United Kingdom, and Europe, and I was lucky enough to be able to attend her show in Brooklyn, New York.
Upon arriving at the venue on a dark Thursday night, there were only a few other fans already in line, which was probably due to the freezing temperature outside. While waiting for doors to open, I chatted with some of the fans in line, who expressed their excitement for the show and told me about the previous times they had seen Billie perform. Once inside, some concertgoers purchased merch and others got to the stage early for the best spots in the venue.
Catalan singer Núria Graham opened the evening with a beautiful set of songs sung in a mix of both English and Spanish. During the course of her set, she captivated the audience with her flawless vocals, which were accompanied by just a keyboard and a guitar.
Billie Marten began her set promptly at 9PM and was met with cheers from the crowd as she launched into her first song, “Feeling,” off Dog Eared. The upbeat tempo allowed for people to dance around and get excited about the rest of the show.
The concert featured highlights off Feeding Seahorses by Hand and Drop Cherries, as well as all but one song from Dog Eared. This diverse selection allowed Billie to feature her latest album while also playing some fan favorites for the audience. Throughout the night, Billie bantered with the crowd; at one point, she even had them attempt to replicate pigeon sounds. The peaceful and intimate tone of the concert resulted in fans feeling close to connecting both with Billie and her art.
After playing “I Can’t Get My Head Around You” with the rest of her band, Billie thanked the audience for coming, left the stage, and returned for an encore as the crowd enthusiastically clapped and cheered. She closed out the night with “Leap Year,” which Billie has said “was written in a Leap Year, 29th February 2024” and is “about two people who can only be reunited every leap year; they have one day every four years. It’s a song about fleeting love and the pain that can bring.”
You can purchase tickets to any of Billie’s remaining upcoming tour dates here.
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