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- From under-the-radar to arena-ready: The Struts’ rise
- Corona Capital: a compact set with big impact
- Luke Spiller: moving between band life and solo ambitions
- How the rock landscape has changed in the past decade
- Taylor Hawkins, Wembley and a moment that mattered
- What’s on the horizon: records, visuals, and a seasonal single
The Struts returned to a major festival stage with swagger and sparkle, reminding fans why glam-tinged rock still matters. Frontman Luke Spiller balanced band duties with a budding solo path, and a backstage conversation before their Corona Capital appearance revealed how the group and its lead singer are navigating life after a decade of touring and high-profile collaborations.
From under-the-radar to arena-ready: The Struts’ rise
The British quartet formed in 2012 and slowly built momentum across two continents. Early radio hits helped them break through in the U.S., and ever since they have shared stages with some of rock’s biggest names.
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- Key milestones: charting singles in the U.S., festival headline slots, and support tours for acts like Guns N’ Roses and The Rolling Stones.
- A steady touring schedule cemented their reputation as a theatrical, high-energy live act.
- Glam-rock aesthetics and classic rock influences became the band’s signature.
Corona Capital: a compact set with big impact
On the festival’s second day, The Struts played a concise nine-song set. Their performance leaned on confident stagecraft and a modern take on classic sounds.
The crowd responded well, and the band’s mix of new material and familiar hooks made the short set feel complete and purposeful.
Luke Spiller: moving between band life and solo ambitions
Spiller arrived backstage tired from travel but energized by imminent solo dates. His solo debut dropped in April, and he described the shift from group-focused writing back to solo work as a mental change of gear.
- During the Struts’ recent anniversary run, the band stayed active in the studio while touring.
- Now Spiller is preparing to head out on a solo tour while still contributing to new Struts material.
He said the plan is to keep both projects alive: prioritize a new Struts record, then make room for more personal solo releases.
How the rock landscape has changed in the past decade
When The Struts began, mainstream radio offered little for guitar-driven bands. Over time, the pendulum swung back.
Artists from different generations are reintroducing younger listeners to classic rock touchstones. Spiller welcomed that shift, noting younger acts can connect teens with artists like the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin.
Taylor Hawkins, Wembley and a moment that mattered
Touring with the Foo Fighters led to a close friendship between Spiller and Taylor Hawkins. That bond brought Spiller to one of the most emotional nights of his career: a tribute concert at Wembley.
He described sharing a stage with icons and the surreal feeling of suddenly finding himself part of a historic, bittersweet lineup. The moment combined joy, grief, and the realization of a long-held dream.
What’s on the horizon: records, visuals, and a seasonal single
Work is underway on multiple fronts. The band is in the writing phase for a new album, and Spiller is collecting songs for his next solo effort.
- Struts: aiming for an ambitious, visually-driven project.
- Spiller solo: undecided between an EP or full album, but actively writing.
- Holiday release: a reimagined cover of a Slade classic arrives December 3.
The Christmas single offers a personal coda to the year and a glimpse of Spiller’s solo reinterpretations of British pop-rock traditions.
