Singer-songwriter BANKS stopped by House of Blues Boston on June 22nd as part of the Off With Her Head Tour promoting her new album of the same name. Mesmerizing English songstress Absolutely kicked off the night with her powerful vocal runs. She skipped out in a knee-length black bubble skirt, blue polka-dotted blouse, black corset, and stage headphones. She started her set with the sparkling track “Goodbye Glitter,” captivating the crowd with her resonant voice. She played an array of catchy tracks, including her upcoming single “I JUST DON’T KNOW YOU YET,” out Friday, June 27th. The song is having a moment on social media, with the heavy bass line and emotional R&B sound resonating with fans. Absolutely charmed everyone in the room, smiling between songs, showing off her Michelle Obama socks, and grabbing some sunglasses a fan handed her from the crowd.
Soon after, a stage crew member placed a clear chair in the center of the stage, and BANKS emerged, carrying a white papier-mâché mask. She wore a black ribbed corset top, a statement choker necklace, and sleek black flowy pants. The rumbling synth notes of “Guillotine,” the opening track on Off With Her Head, blasted through the speakers as she posed on the chair, holding the mask just like she does on the album cover. She used expressive arm and body movements to underscore her signature hard-hitting instrumentals. She effortlessly weaved between high-energy moments and sultry choreography. On the right side of the stage sat a black grand piano. Instead of using it only as a traditional instrument, she harnessed it as a set piece, climbing on top to dance silhouetted, bringing the drama during songs like “Meddle In The Mold.” About midway through the set, she slowed down the tempo and played the vulnerable track “Someone New,” lulling the audience into a trance with her raspy vocals. She ended the night with the album’s avant-pop lead single, “I Hate Your Ex-Girlfriend,” before escaping backstage for the final time. Through dynamic abstract visuals and rich, colorful lighting, BANKS curated an immersive show that transported the House of Blues to her electric world. Make sure to catch BANKS live before the Off With Her Head Tour ends in November. Buy tickets here.
Check out all of Samantha’s photos from the show below.
