When the news dropped that Cruz Beckham & The Breakers would be heading out on tour, I was intrigued to see how it would go down. With only three officially released songs to their name, it would have been easy to assume the night might feel more like a preview rather than a full show. Instead, the four-piece alternative indie band genuinely left me speechless, and I can safely say this is a group that feels destined for bigger things.
A few nights into the tour, the band were set to play one of Glasgow’s most iconic venues, King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut. Known for giving a platform to emerging artists long before they become household names, the small but legendary venue has hosted countless acts at the beginning of their journeys. It’s the kind of place where careers quietly begin before exploding onto much bigger stages – and famously, it’s where Oasis were discovered. With that legacy behind it, the venue felt like the perfect setting for a young band trying to carve out their own path.
The venue was packed from the start, and one of the most surprising things about the crowd was the wide range of ages in the room. While you might expect a younger audience for a band fronted by a Beckham, the crowd skewed noticeably older, suggesting a genuine curiosity from seasoned gig-goers as well as newer fans. There was a real sense of anticipation in the air, the kind that fills a room when people feel like they might be witnessing something early in a band’s story.
Opening the night was Reece Bibby, an artist many will recognise from his time in Stereo Kicks. Taking to the stage with just an acoustic guitar, Bibby delivered a warm and engaging set that gradually drew the crowd in. Playing acoustically in a venue like King Tut’s is no easy task – every sound echoes through the intimate room – but he handled it confidently. His relaxed stage presence and stripped-back sound set the tone nicely for the rest of the evening.
It wasn’t long before the main act arrived. Despite being a relatively new group with limited released material, Cruz Beckham & The Breakers carried themselves with the confidence of a band that’s been performing together for years. From the moment they stepped onto the stage, there was a natural chemistry between the four members that instantly filled the room with energy.
Of course, it would be impossible to mention Cruz Beckham without acknowledging his famous family. His mother, Victoria Beckham – better known to many as Posh Spice – was part of one of the most iconic UK pop groups of all time. But any assumptions that Cruz might be leaning on the Beckham name quickly fade once the music starts. There’s a clear sense that he wants to let the music speak for itself, and his ability to connect with the crowd without unnecessary theatrics made him a compelling frontman.
Throughout the show, one thing that stood out was just how excited the band seemed to be performing. That kind of genuine enthusiasm can sometimes get lost with more established acts, but with these guys? They looked like a group of friends enjoying every second on stage, and that energy naturally carried into the audience.
Songs like Optics, Lick The Toad, and the recently released For Your Love were clear highlights, each one receiving a strong reaction from the packed room. Despite the band’s small catalogue of released music, the crowd responded enthusiastically, showing that their early fanbase is already growing.
If there was one small downside, it was simply wishing that more of the band’s music had been released ahead of the show. But in many ways, that also made the experience even more exciting. A large portion of the set was made up of unreleased material, meaning the audience was hearing new songs live before they’ve even reached streaming platforms. There’s something special about that moment – discovering music in real time alongside everyone else in the room.
For a band still in the early stages of their career, Cruz Beckham & The Breakers already show impressive confidence, chemistry, and stage presence. If this performance at King Tut’s was anything to go by, it’s safe to say this group is only just getting started – and it likely won’t be long before they’re playing venues far bigger than this legendary Glasgow stage.
Review by Lauren Page
