King Tut's Ones To Watch 2023

BROGEAL

FROM - Fakirk
PLAYING TUT'S - Thursday 2nd February 2023
FOR FANS OF - The Saw Doctors + The Pogues + Peat & Diesel

Blending classic Celtic folk with a contemporary Scottish trad twist, Brogeal have already made quite the name for themselves in Tut's in 2022 following on from a sold out headline show at Summer Nights along with supports with Danko + The Wakes. The folk folks from Falkirk are back in February for their Celtic Connections debut

MILK.

FROM - Dublin
PLAYING TUT'S - Saturday 18th February 2023
FOR FANS OF - The 1975 + The Wombats + Circa Waves

milk. are a four-piece alternative pop band based in Dublin. They make music with pop sensibilities alongside subdued electronic production. 2022 was a big year for the band having recently come off a sold-out headline run across the UK + Ireland. Grab your tickets for next month's show while you can!

SOMEBODY'S CHILD

FROM - Dublin
PLAYING TUT'S - Sunday 19th February 2023 **SOLD OUT**
FOR FANS OF - Sam Fender + Tom Grennan + Vistas

A groundbreaking voice in the Dublin music scene, Somebody's Child has fast become one of the hottest prospects in Ireland. It wasn’t long before seminal NYC indie label Frenchkiss Records (The Drums, Local Natives) came knocking, signing the band and putting them into the studio with Mikko Gordon (The Smile, ISLAND) in London - the resulting album, Somebody's Child, will be released on Friday 3rd February 2023

BILK

FROM - Chelmsford
PLAYING TUT'S - Wednesday 1st March 2023
FOR FANS OF - Jamie T + The Maccabees + Soft Play

Bilk's music is a fusion of rock, rap and punk with a distinctive British flavour, lyrically drawing inspiration from the sights, sounds and challenges faced from the world around them. Having signed with Manchester based indie label Scruff Of The Neck Records after a string of critically acclaimed self-releases, their debut album Bilk will be released on Friday 10th February 2023

JOSHUA GRANT

FROM - Edinburgh
PLAYING TUT'S - Friday 3rd March 2023
FOR FANS OF - Yungblud + Olivia Rodrigo + Retro Video Club

Joshua’s breakthrough single 'Edinburgh' propelled him into the limelight in the summer of 2020 after reaching #1 in the Official Scottish Charts, eventually landing him BBC Scotland's Track of the Week. Now a pop-punk powerhouse he's switched his acoustic guitar for high octane guitars and speedy drum fills while keeping the story driven lyrics that those who listen to Joshua connect with most

OLIVIA DEAN

FROM - East London
PLAYING TUT'S - Wednesday 8th March 2023 **SOLD OUT**
FOR FANS OF - Jorja Smith + Joesef + Joy Crookes

Born and raised in Walthamstow, Olivia Dean is one the UK’s brightest rising stars, praised for her endearing, down-to-earth lyrics and magnetic, feel-good live performances. 2023 is set to be Olivia’s biggest year to date, with the expected release of her debut album and her biggest shows to date including a SOLD OUT Tut's show!

BIIG PIIG

FROM - Cork/West London
PLAYING TUT'S - Sunday 19th March 2023 **SOLD OUT**
FOR FANS OF - Glass Animals + Arlo Parks + Pip Millett

Jessica Smyth, known by the stage name Biig Piig, is an Irish singer and rapper based in West London. She performs in English and Spanish and is signed to RCA Records. New mixtape Bubblegum is out on Friday 20th January 2023

RIANNE DOWNEY

FROM - Bellshill/Liverpool
PLAYING TUT'S - Saturday 25th March 2023 **SOLD OUT**
FOR FANS OF - Amy Macdonald + Dolly Parton + Gerry Cinnamon

Bellshill-raised and now residing in Liverpool, Rianne Downey has returned to her dancefloor indie roots with her new songs finding their final, intricately-crafted shape in the form of her second EP slated for release in early 2023. Next single 'Hard' comes out on Thursday 19th January 2023

WUNDERHORSE

FROM - Newquay
PLAYING TUT'S - Thursday 30th March 2023 **SOLD OUT**
FOR FANS OF - Fontaines D.C. + Radiohead + Jeff Buckley

Wunderhorse is the alias of British musician Jacob Slater. Jacob fronted The Dead Pretties, a London band who arrived in a haze of hedonism and hype, bowing out before the dust had time to settle. Blink and you’d have missed them. Time-stamped yet timeless. If there’s any justice, he’ll soon be played out live in sticky basement rooms up and down the country, limbs everywhere, sweat dripping from the walls. An absolute mess, but what a beautiful one

ARCADE STATE

FROM - Glasgow
PLAYING TUT'S - Saturday 15th April 2023
FOR FANS OF - Twin Atlantic + Fatherson + Biffy Clyro

Arcade State, Glasgow’s best kept secret, until now. A truly mesmerising live act, that you just must witness to believe. Catchy hooks, impeccable harmonies, and a connection with their fans that’s hard to describe. With new music ready to be unleashed, are you ready for Arcade State?

MURDO MITCHELL

FROM - Glasgow/London
PLAYING TUT'S - Saturday 22nd April 2023
FOR FANS OF - Lewis Capaldi + Dylan John Thomas + Luke La Volpe

Murdo Mitchell has cultivated a warm and inviting sound through a series of single releases, including 'Jaded' and 'Lies', elevatIng him amongst his contemporaries. The singer-songwriter, now living in London, ended 2022 with high-profile support slots with Dylan John Thomas and Luke La Volpe. 2023 promises to be another year full of highlights, not least the homecoming show at Tut's in April

BER

FROM - Minneapolis
PLAYING TUT'S/THE GARAGE - Saturday 6th May 2023
FOR FANS OF - Noah Cyrus + Sigrid + Holly Humberstone

Minneapolis singer-songwriter Ber is no stranger to the UK having crafted her sound as a student at Leeds Conservatoire. Ber previously performed at The Hut Sessions as part of King Tut's Summer Nights last year and is set to return to Glasgow in May for The Road To The Great Escape

SORCHA RICHARDSON

FROM - Dublin
PLAYING TUT'S/THE GARAGE - Saturday 6th May 2023
FOR FANS OF - Mitski + Villagers + James Vincent McMorrow

Sorcha Richardson is a singer/songwriter from Dublin, Ireland. She started her first band with two friends from school when she was ten years old and has been making music ever since. She writes songs about the days and nights she spends with friends, the places they go, the people they meet, the things they say and the things that they don't. Sorcha plays The Road To The Great Escape on Saturday 6th May 2023

THE COVASETTES

FROM - Manchster
PLAYING TUT'S - Thursday 18th May 2023
FOR FANS OF - Two Door Cinema Club + Blossoms + The Sherlocks

Indie rock four-piece The Covasettes have already created quite the word of mouth buzz garnering 6 million Spotify streams without the backing of a record label or any kind of advertising budget. In addition the band have sold out shows in multiple cities around the UK during headline tours as well as supporting the likes of The Sherlocks, Zuzu, The Hara and many more. Grab your tickets to their Tut's show in May while you can!