Artemas Brings His Dark Pop World to Life in Minneapolis

Artemas’s music has always carried an atmosphere that feels both intimate and distant. His songs blend alternative pop, electronic production, R&B influences, and darker rock elements, creating a sound that doesn't necessarily fit into one category. That combination was especially effective inside The Fillmore, where the production and atmosphere allowed the songs to feel larger without losing their personal edge.

he crowd responded particularly well when Artemas moved into some of the songs that have become staples of his catalog. “cross my heart,” and “love is a knife” shifted the energy of the room, creating some of the night's biggest moments. These songs demonstrate how Artemas can take the darker elements of his songwriting and turn them into something much more energetic in a live setting.

Another standout moment came when Artemas performed Frank Ocean's “Thinkin Bout You.” The cover fit naturally into the set, matching the emotional and atmospheric qualities that run throughout Artemas' own music.

Eventually, the night reached its biggest moment with “i like the way you kiss me.” The track remains the defining song of Artemas’s rapid rise, and its presence toward the end of the set felt fitting. Instead of simply being another song in the setlist, it served as a reminder of how quickly Artemas' career has grown.

Hearing the Minneapolis crowd respond to the song demonstrated the reach it has developed since becoming his breakout hit. But the performance also showed that Artemas is more than the viral success of one song. His set moved through a much broader catalog, allowing longtime listeners and newer fans alike to experience the different sides of his sound.

His performance wasn't built around elaborate genre boundaries or a traditional pop formula. Instead, it leaned into the strange, messy, seductive, and emotional qualities that have become central to his music.