From rap roots to riff-led choruses
Jutes is a Canadian songwriter who shifted from internet-leaning rap to guitar-forward alt-pop and pop-punk. That pivot is the headline right now, and it gives his live show a raw, sing-along center. He leans on punchy riffs, diary-like lyrics, and verses that talk-skim before a big chorus lands.
What might make the set
Expect a tight set mixing new cuts and staples like
Punk Rock Romantic,
Out The Door, and
Everyone Knows. Crowds skew mixed: fans who caught his rap era next to alt kids in band tees, plus a few pop listeners curious about the rock turn. One neat detail: he has co-written for
Demi Lovato, including
Substance and
29, and he often tracks guitars at home before the full band thickens them live. Please note that the song picks and staging ideas here are inference, not a set promise.
Where DIY Threads Meet Open-Book Lyrics
What the room looks like
You will see thrifted denim, beat-up sneakers, and a few sharp leather jackets next to soft hoodies and band tees. Nail polish, simple chains, and handwritten lyric scraps taped to phones show up more than hype fashion drops. Fans tend to sing the bridges softly and then hit the choruses in full voice, with claps on the two and four keeping time. When a slower cut lands, phone lights rise, but it feels like a cue to listen rather than a stunt.
Shared rituals, small signals
Merch leans toward clean ringer tees, lyric-forward prints, and the odd small-run zine that sells out quietly. Between songs, banter has a friends-in-the-living-room feel, and first-time showgoers get welcomed in without weird gatekeeping. You may hear a quick call-and-response tag taught on the spot, which gives the last chorus a small-choir punch. After the encore chant fades, people linger to compare favorite lines and swap playlist links like trading cards.
The Band as an Engine, Songs as the Map
Hooks first, then lift
On stage,
Jutes sings in a warm mid-range with a touch of rasp, speaking lines in verses and opening up on the hooks. Two guitars cover the space: one chugs steady power chords while the other adds chiming octaves and simple leads that shadow the vocal. The bass plays with a pick for definition, locking to a tight snare so the choruses feel bigger without speeding up. He often strips the pre-chorus to voice and drums so the chorus slams in with more air.
Small tweaks, big impact
A lesser-known habit is dropping certain songs a half-step live, which keeps the grit cozy and lets him sustain notes without strain. Older, beat-driven tracks get reharmonized into four-chord rock shapes, turning a talky hook into a singable lift. Effects stay tasteful, with a slapback echo on lines that need space and color washes that shift from cool white to deep red. The result is music-first pacing where arrangement choices, not volume, create the peaks.
If You Like Hooks with Bite
Neighboring sounds on tour
Fans of
Machine Gun Kelly will click with the pop-punk drive and confessional tone.
Mod Sun makes sense too, since both favor bright guitars and a diarist streak. If you like sleek, melody-first alt-pop with a hip-hop hangover,
blackbear crowds tend to vibe with this lane.
Why those fans overlap
Iann Dior brings a similar blend of sing-rap cadences and emo color, which overlaps in playlists and pits. The throughline is punchy hooks, mid-tempo bounce, and choruses built to be shouted without losing the melody. These artists also keep arrangements tight and radio-clear, which mirrors how
Jutes frames his songs live. So if those tours felt good to you, this show lands in the same neighborhood while staying personal.
