Momentum

Released in 2014, Momentum serves as the foundational document of Alice Phoebe Lou's career, predating her rise to indie-folk stardom. Recorded during her years as a prolific street performer in Berlin, the EP is heavily influenced by the 'busking' aesthetic: portable, high-impact, and emotionally direct. While her later work like Orbit or Glow leans into lush, psychedelic art-pop, Momentum is rooted in the blues and traditional folk. The track 'Berlin Blues' explicitly references her environment, while 'Fiery Heart' showcases the vocal power that would eventually become her trademark. Critically, it is viewed as a raw snapshot of an artist in her most formative stage. The production is minimalist, likely utilizing a simple setup that preserves the 'live' feel of her street sets. It remains a fan favorite for its lack of pretension and its capture of a specific time and place in the Berlin independent music scene.