The buzz surrounding UK pop outfit Florence + The Machine has been deafening lately, due largely in part to charismatic lead singer Florence Welch. That charisma was on full display this past weekend at Toronto’s Kool Haus, where Welch and her band blazed through songs from her mesmerizing debut Lungs.

As ethereal as it is powerful, Welch effortlessly showcased what is perhaps one the best voices in pop music. Opener “Howl” saw the fiery songstress set the tone for a night of anthemic pop that threatened to blow the roof right off the sold out venue. The stage could barely contain an enthusiastic Welch, who bounced around manically all night, while an adoring crowd paid homage to the emerging pop goddess.

And the crowd’s energy was certainly not lost on Welch, who emphatically declared “We’re in the middle of a tour and we’ve all been feeling really fucking tired… but you’ve fucking made it all so worth it!” Though each song was met with expected fervor, things got next level when the opening harp of “Dog Days Are Over” soared through the venue. The epic song (and soon-to-be trailer staple) is Florence at her finest. After watching her  stretch the crowd favorite (who was in full hand clap mode) to an heroic eight minutes, we couldn’t help but lament the fact that this is probably the last time we’ll see her at a venue this small. She belongs to the stadiums now.

Watch the video of Florence + The Machine performing “Dog Days Are Over” at the Kool Haus below, and be sure to check in with us later this week for our exclusive interview with Florence Welch.

-Daniel Barna