On the ninth day of Summer Nights, King Tut’s gave us an absolute whirlwind of a show, with knockout after knockout from the four talented bands on the line up. From female rage to real life witches, each band brought something special to the stage that left the audience wanting more on this magical evening.
The night began with the ethereal Wytchwound, who had possibly one of the most interesting concepts for their music that I had ever heard. Their songs focused on the stories of the Fife Witch trail, which is a memorial in Fife for the women executed as witches during the trials in Scotland. These songs pulled you back in time, taking on the perspectives of different prolific figures from this era, both victims and prosecutors, and toyed with your empathy to show potentially more vulnerable sides to some serious villains of the time. The instrumentation of this set was a tasteful blend of acoustic timbre and heavier guitar drive and guttural bass sounds, paired with a beautiful voice telling the tales of voices desperate to be heard. You can find Wytchwounds self titled album on all major streaming platforms and keep up with them @wytchwound on Instagram.
Next up was Rufus Case Stone, bringing loud shoegaze glimmer with a refreshing funky edge. The group were absolutely captivating with seamless tempo changes that kept the attention of the audience completely. The balance between massive distorted guitar sounds and beautiful melodies helped create a dynamic blend that gave justice to every part of their music, and was very enjoyable to listen and dance to. The motion in their music was undeniably tasteful and their fusion of the typical massive sounds of shoegaze with more subdued moments with fantastic moving basslines took me completely by surprise in the best way. You can find Rufus Case Stone’s music on all major streaming platforms and keep up with them @rufuscasestone.band on Instagram.
The penultimate act were The Suits, exuding unapologetic femininity akin to that of Fiona Apple or Kate Bush. The blends of rage and celestial wonder portrayed through their music and vocals made for a very individual sound that told a powerful story. Their music had everything you could want, big gritty sounds from the guitar and bass, big screeching lead melodies, thundering drum sounds that kept the energy in the room bent to their will, and radiant confidence from all the members as they moved in tandem through the set. You can find The Suits’ music on all major streaming platforms and keep up with them @thesuits52 on Instagram.
In the headline spot was all female powerhouse ForFauna. This group have been making huge waves in the scene in the short time they have been around, and this night was no different. Having made their debut only six months prior at King Tut’s New Years Revolution, this band is definitely one to look out for! With music that can only be described as pure unfiltered feminine loathing, the group made sure the audience knew exactly what they were there to say and that they better shut up and listen, and listen they did. With filthy guitar and bass riffs and fierce, demanding vocals, there was a definite power felt in the room when this band were on stage. On top of their signature sounds, they had a host of interesting soundscapes, featuring a cellist in their first song, and using dramatically down-pitched and distorted vocals to further enhance their mystical and eery energy. With a band that has done so much in such a short time, it is easy to assume we are only seeing the tip of the iceberg of what these guys have in store for us, and I can’t wait to hear where it goes! You can keep up with announcements from the band @forfauna_ on Instagram.
Overall, this gig was an absolute pleasure to attend, with such an array of talent on show from all of the performers both musically and in their ability to capture an audience with ease. Each bands confidence was certainly well warranted and they have all undoubtedly gained a new fan in me.