Jack Black’s skepticism notwithstanding, Esben and the Witch have been steadily gaining buzz for their captivating live shows, while garnering strong reviews for their debut LP, Violet Cries. On Thursday night, the trio from Brighton, England launched their first American headlining tour with a performance at Red Palace, showcasing the evocative gothic-shoegaze aesthetic that marks them as one of the standouts among the current crop of emerging British bands.