P&P Spotlight: Nour Khodr

Last week, the up-and-coming pop sensation Nour Khodr made his Troubadour debut with a spectacular opening set for Louden Swain. Serving as his first high-profile concert of many, Nour's performance at the Troubadour displayed multiple sides of his artistry, captivating a wide range of fans and earning him many new ones that night. While his sound captures the nostalgia of the 2010s boyband era, he embraces modern storytelling techniques and emotionally resonates with listeners on several levels.

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This show coincided with the release of Nour's latest single, the cathartic and infectious "Breaking Down." An anthem for yearners, we have a feeling you'll want to blast "Breaking Down" in the shower, the car, your room, and really everywhere! If you're unfamiliar with Nour, we'd argue that "Breaking Down" serves as the perfect starting point in his discography.

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Since Nour heavily draws inspiration from mainstream boybands, he made sure to include some classic One Direction and Jonas Brothers covers in his set! He delivered a moving rendition of the timeless "Story Of My Life," as a duet with Zach Herron (formerly of Why Don't We). Additionally, with some help from fellow rising star Alex Sampson, he brought the heat with "Burnin' Up."

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Other standouts included the sultry "Pretty But Toxic" and the melancholic "Night Falls," both of which showcase Nour's impressive versatility as an artist. His songwriting chops shine through in the impressive wordplay of "First Place," one of his earlist singles that he recently remastered, as well as fan-favorite "ACE." His August 2024 single "Hurts Like Hell" most vividly highlights his smooth, effortless vocals.

On TikTok, Nour has hinted that he'll play another LA show this month - and since he stole our hearts at the Troubadour, we will be eagerly waiting for that official announcement. In the meantime, he's set to perform in New York, Nashville, London, and Toronto in the coming weeks, so make sure to get your tickets if you live near one of those cities! P&P is proud to be following Nour's journey from day one, and we can't wait to see what he accomplishes next. Hopefully by now, we've inspired you to dive deeper into Nour's world, so here's a playlist we curated to help you get started!

YOU'LL LOVE NOUR KHODR IF YOU LISTEN TO: One Direction, Why Don't We, 5 Seconds Of Summer, Alex Sampson, Alex Warren, Jonas Brothers