Luke Spiller - The Struts

By Sabrina Enriquez 

Pretty Vicious, The Struts’ new album was released on November 3, 2023, three years after the band’s previous album, Strange Days. Pretty Vicious is a brilliant and energetic rock album that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The band was formed twelve years ago and have opened for rock icons like the Foo Fighters, Guns N’ Roses, and The Rolling Stones. With the release of their new album, The Struts have been touring all across North America on the Remember The Name tour. On November 16, 2023, The Struts performed at the Aztec Theatre. Lead singer, Luke Spiller, guitarist Adam Slack, bassist Jed Elliot, and drummer Gethin Davies put on an amazing performance and rocked the house!

The band, Hot For Crime, opened up the show with their wild and energetic presence. Then, Mac Saturn, an up-and-coming rock band from Michigan performed. Lead singer, Carson Macc, captivated the audience with his dynamic stage presence, leading them with every move he made. Mac Saturn has a glamorous rock vibe, similar to The Struts. “Mr. Cadillac” and “Diamonds” are two of their songs that immediately made it onto my playlist. As Mac Saturn wrapped up their set, which ended with the lead singer bringing out maracas, the crowd anxiously awaited The Struts to take the stage. 

When Adam, Luke, Gethin, and Jed walked onto the stage, the audience was mesmerized by them and their glittery outfits. Luke immediately started singing the opening lyrics to “Dirty Sexy Money,” and the audience sang along with him. The Struts have such a magnetic and mesmerizing stage presence that I’ve never seen before. Luke, especially, knew how to work the crowd and get people dancing. They sang some of their most popular songs like, “Pretty Vicious,” “Could’ve Been Me,” and “Body Talks.” From their onstage banter and electrifying energy with the crowd, this concert is definitely in my top five of all time. After the concert, both Mac Saturn and The Struts stayed to talk to fans and take photos. If The Struts are ever playing at a venue near you, I one hundred percent recommend you go see them live. Their stage presence is unlike anything else!

Mac Saturn