Concert Recap: Ruel at Emo’s Austin

UK-based pop artist Ruel opened the ‘Kicking My Feet’ North America tour with support from Arthur Hill at Emo’s on Feb. 9.

After performing “She’s So Handsome,” Arthur Hill shares that this is his first show in the United States.

After performing “She’s So Handsome,” Arthur Hill shares that this is his first show in the United States.

Hill continues his upbeat, danceable set with “John Wayne,” a song about riding a scooter through the city.

Ruel steps through a door during an ambient introduction to the ‘Kicking My Feet’ tour.

Ruel opens the show and sings a single, “Only Ever,” from his most recent album.

Ruel opens the show and sings a single, “Only Ever,” from his most recent album.

Ruel opens the show and sings a single, “Only Ever,” from his most recent album.

The pop artist from across the pond dances across the stage between songs.

The pop artist from across the pond dances across the stage between songs.

The pop artist from across the pond dances across the stage between songs.

As a treat to longtime fans, Ruel performs “Dazed and Confused,” a slower hit from his 2018 release, Ready.

As a treat to longtime fans, Ruel performs “Dazed and Confused,” a slower hit from his 2018 release, Ready.

Lights flash as Ruel reaches out to the audience during “Dazed and Confused.”

Lights flash as Ruel reaches out to the audience during “Dazed and Confused.”