Loyle Carner and Jordan Rakei Perform with Tom Misch at London KOKO
Tom Misch returned to the stage in London on April 1. The performance marked the first of two comeback shows at KOKO.
Album release and context
Misch released his second studio album, Full Circle, on March 27. It is his first new full-length since the 2020 collaborative record What Kinda Music with Yussef Dayes.
Guest appearances and fan reaction
Several guests joined Misch for the KOKO date. Jordan Rakei and Loyle Carner both appeared on stage with him.
Loyle Carner and Jordan Rakei Perform with Tom Misch at London KOKO, drawing loud cheers from the crowd. Footage filmed by fans quickly circulated online.
Jordan Rakei
Rakei joined Misch to perform Wake Up This Day. That track originally appeared on Misch’s 2015 Beat Tape 2.
Loyle Carner
Loyle Carner came on for Damselfly, one of his best-known songs. The track featured on his 2017 debut, Yesterday’s Gone.
Setlist and highlights
Misch’s April 1 set mixed new material with older favourites. He also brought on Zak Abel for one song.
- Echo From The Flames
- Red Moon
- I Wish
- Wake Up This Day (ft. Jordan Rakei)
- Nightrider
- It Runs Through Me
- Running Away
- Old Man
- Movie
- Piano Interlude
- Beautiful Escape (ft. Zak Abel)
- Tidal Wave
- Fear Can’t Hurt
- Sax Interlude
- Days If Us
- Damselfly (ft. Loyle Carner)
- Slow Tonight
- Goldie
- Sisters
- Encore: Cinnamon Curls
- Encore: Disco Yes
Misch on stepping back
Around the Full Circle release, Misch spoke about recovery from burnout. He said the intensity of the music industry affected his mental health.
He described taking time away as necessary and formative. That space helped him explore life beyond the project.
Misch told Filmogaz.com that success allowed him to pause and reassess his goals. He said stepping back raised hard but valuable questions.
Online reaction
Fans praised Misch’s return and the surprise appearances. Clips and comments celebrated the emotional impact of the night.
The KOKO dates underline Misch’s renewed live momentum. More footage and reaction continue to appear online.
