Lilly Wood and The Prick

French duo Lilly Wood and The Prick play Colours Hoxton, London on 21 May 2026. Formed in 2006, the pair built their sound around the voice of Nili Hadida and the guitar of Benjamin Cotto, weaving folk roots into lean, melodic pop. First noticed online with Down the Drain, they followed up with the debut album Invincible Friends, which brought them to wider attention and a Victoire de la Musique in 2011. Tours through festivals and clubs shaped their live identity, and the album The Fight pushed their palette toward subtle electronics and tighter rhythms without losing their acoustic backbone.

On stage, Lilly Wood and The Prick move with ease from hushed ballads to pulsing grooves, keeping English lyrics at the core. The set draws across their catalogue, from early tracks to Prayer in C, reimagined live with warmer textures and room for guitar-led dynamics. Melodies carry a lightness that contrasts with more shaded themes, giving the songs a direct, unadorned feel. In an intimate room like Colours Hoxton, their interplay stands close-up and clear: steady beats, clean lines, and a voice that cuts through without forcing.