BANKS Launches ‘Off With Her Head’ Tour in Seattle With Cinematic Flair and Emotional Power

SEATTLE (June 4, 2025) – American singer-songwriter BANKS officially launched her Off With Her Head North American tour Wednesday night at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre, delivering an electrifying and emotionally charged performance that set the bar high for the rest of the tour. Opening support came from rising British artist Absolutely, whose gripping stage presence and inventive production stunned the crowd and signaled a promising start to the evening.

The night began with Absolutely, a British singer-songwriter whose résumé includes collaborations with major artists such as Tinashe, Rudimental, Tiesto and Louis The Child, along with songwriting credits for Normani, David Guetta and Anitta. While she may be the younger sister of powerhouse RAYE, Absolutely needs no introduction once she steps into the spotlight.

To many in the crowd, she was a new name. But by the end of her set, she had the audience firmly in her grasp. Performing songs from her 2023 album Cerebrum, as well as the upcoming single Goodbye Glitter, set to release June 13th, she also gave fans a glimpse of unreleased material slated for later this year. Each track was delivered with artistic clarity and powerful vocals.

By the time she left the stage, Absolutely had turned intrigue into admiration, establishing herself as an artist to watch closely.

When BANKS took the stage, anticipation was thick in the air. Fans had been buzzing before the show, eager to hear both new material and long-beloved hits from her catalog. She did not disappoint.

Her performance began with her seated in a transparent chair center stage, lit solely by an overhead spotlight. Later, a front spotlight joined to further illuminate her haunting presence. Dressed in a lace mini dress with a long train that swept to her left side, thigh-high lace-up boots and a white choker, she moved gracefully with a white mask in hand, using it as a choreographed prop that turned the opening into a performance art piece.

Launching her set with commanding presence, BANKS delivered a 16-track main set that drew heavily from her new album Off With Her Head, along with fan favorites from Goddess, The Altar and III. Fans’ anticipation was rewarded early with a powerful rendition of “Drowning,” one of the most discussed tracks among the crowd before the show began.

Songs from Off With Her Head included “Delulu,” “I Hate Your Ex-Girlfriend,” “Stay,” “Love Is Unkind,” and “River,” among others. One major highlight was the live debut of “Make It Up,” met with a wave of excitement from the audience.

Her stage design was stark yet sophisticated. A black grand piano rested on a riser, a digital backdrop displayed her name and shifting visuals, and floor-level strobes were positioned strategically across the stage. The lighting was a character of its own, moving through white, deep blues, flashes of yellow and purple, and rich magenta and crimson, each hue enhancing the emotional contour of her performance.

BANKS moved with effortless control. She drifted across the stage, danced with abandon, waved to adoring fans and at one point performed atop the piano. She also sat to play it, spotlighted in a moment of quiet intimacy.

In a special moment between songs, she revealed to the crowd that she has relocated to Seattle, news that sparked thunderous cheers and made the night feel even more personal to her Pacific Northwest fans.

The main set closed with high energy, and she returned for an encore featuring two beloved tracks: “Waiting Game” and “Beggin for Thread.”

Overall, the opening night of the Off With Her Head North American tour was a masterclass in immersive live performance. From the production design to vocal delivery, BANKS reminded her audience why she continues to be a vital and evolving voice in alternative pop.

Her next performance takes place June 6th in San Francisco. This tour is not one to miss.

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