Kyle Thomas, known professionally as King Tuff is an American musician recording on Sub Pop Records. King Tuff and his band have released several music videos and have continually toured across the United States, Australia and Europe since 2012. He is also the lead guitarist and singer of stoner rock band Witch, and was a member of garage rock musician Ty Segall's backing band The Muggers, formed following the release of Segall's studio album, Emotional Mugger.

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Reviews / Album

Album Review: King Tuff - Black Moon

"Pastiche? Homage? It’s a killer blast regardless."

Reviews / Live

Live Review: King Tuff, Cannon, Screaming Match, Thighmaster

It’s all over far too soon though, clocking in at well under half an hour and while some fans may be content just to catch a favoured band, it’s disappointing to see a headliner put in such a half-baked set.

Features / Music

Wild Desire

“It started when I was 17, 18 years old; it was my outlet to make rock and roll. My actual name doesn’t sound very rock and roll, so I needed something more exciting."

Features / Music

King Tuff

“I didn’t have a label or anything, I was just purely making an album that, personally, I really wanted to hear."

News / Music

King Tuff To Tour Australia For First Time In April

The power pop maestro plays four shows on his first visit here.

Reviews / Album

Album Review: King Tuff - King Tuff

’s all slightly confounding, but in a way that drags you back in rather than deters – every song is jammed full of ideas and an interesting excursion in its own right, even if they occasionally end up in odd places.