[9] Initially influenced by contemporary indie and alternative rock,[10] their back-to-basics sound and feminist politics led to comparisons with older genres such as punk, C86 and riot grrrl.

Having built a fanbase solely through touring and DIY/social media promotion, in spring 2016 The Tuts started a PledgeMusic campaign to finance their debut album.

In September 2016, they embarked on an album release tour, including a sold out show at The Lexington, London and a run of dates co-headlining with anti-folk Manchester based band Crywank.

The same year the band played with The Undertones, Thee Faction, Adam Ant and Senseless Things and performed at several summer festivals in 2016, including Bearded Theory, Glastonwick, Camden Rocks, Indiefjord, Godiva[34] and Rebellion.

In May and June 2017, The Tuts embarked on their own "Give Us Something Worth Voting For" tour, with reference to the impending UK general election and their eponymous anti-Conservative album track.

[42] In June 2019, The Tuts supported Bikini Kill at O2 Academy Brixton alongside Big Joanie[43] In December 2019 Javed launched a live version of her song "I Hate Boris" on YouTube [44] ahead of the general election.

[52][53] In July 2019, it emerged that Javed is one of several musicians being sued by the singer/rapper Jonny "Itch" Fox, seeking aggravated damages and an injunction for alleged libel.