King Princess, born Mikaela Mullaney Straus, drew an energetic audience on Oct. 15 at the Palace Theater after not having performed in Minnesota for two years.

Halfway through the show, she acknowledged the absence and expressed some surprise saying, “I’ve been gone for two years, and I didn’t know if you guys were gonna show the fuck up for me, but you did. And, I’m not going anywhere ever again.”

King Princess’ newest album, “Hold On Baby,” held a solemnity that contrasts her previous releases. Her new introspective lyrics dive into some complex feelings.

King Princess arrived in her classic androgynous fashion. She wore a “69% Angel” ribbed white tank top layered over a sparkly mesh tank top, paired with baggy patterned jeans, a bandana on her head and sneakers.

The concert-goers were dressed in a diverse array of styles, but nearly everyone wore their Doc Martens. As with most indie concerts, that shoe choice did not surprise … I wore mine too.

Everyone in the audience was ecstatic, jumping and screaming. Her first few songs were highly engaging, with her sensuous voice, frequent interactions with the fans in the front rows and excellent ability to visually and vocally portray the emotion in her songs.

King Princess played her way through all of “Hold on Baby” along with several songs from her album “Cheap Queen” and her single “1950.” Her voice skillfully jumped between the smooth soulful tones of “Winter is Hopeful” and “I Hate Myself I Wanna Party” and the more edgy, strained songs like “Little Bother” and “Dotted Lines.”

Early on, King Princess took a break in between songs to address the crowd for the first time, affirming the night’s already carefree and lively atmosphere.

“What’s up? Are you guys ready to party?” she said. “I want you guys to have the best fucking time.”

Just as she described it, King Princess’s show felt less like a performance and more like a party she all invited us to. It was all so interactive. We laughed, we cried a number of times, we sweat, we danced and we had many epiphanies.

To reinforce this, King Princess made herself one with the crowd by getting off the stage and performing among the front row of fans during her song “Change the Locks.” She later conversed with and dedicated her song “Talia” to a fan in the front row.

Her authenticity is and has always been a key aspect to her music and concert presence, and it really shined through Saturday.

King Princess prided herself as a “dirty little bottom” before performing “Hit the Back.” She dedicated her song “Dotted Lines” to those who have also had someone tell them to change. She made fans feel like they knew who she was and like they could be themselves in her audience because of it.

King Princess offered her fans more than just the opportunity to listen to good music; she offered them the chance to get to know and to party with their favorite performer.

The last track of her new album, “Let us Die,” brought the show to a close, and King Princess made for an emotional departure.

One can only hope King Princess keeps that promise and performs here again soon.