BRIGHTON indie-funk tinged five-piece, Fickle Friends brought their latest tour to a close with a hyped homecoming show at one of the city’s newest venues, Patterns, formerly known as Audio – a venue that achieves intimacy without feeling too claustrophobic. 

Armed with the bushy and bearded Merseyside quartet Clean Cut Kid and local band, Kudu Blue in tow, the supports were equally as impressive as the headliners and acted as a complimentary warm-up before Natti and Co took to the stage for the moment every member of the sold out crowd had been waiting for.

Fickle Friends are a feel-good band who have blazed with promise for quite some time and now it appears years of continuous hard-work and touring has paid off as the crowd are swept up into a state of euphoria as the first beats off their set play out. The crowd also proves just how popular the band have become, as displayed by fan favourites and live set staples such as ‘Say No More’ and ‘Could Be Wrong’ go down a storm and translate well live.

A handful of new cuts are also debuted throughout the evening, with a track titled ‘Brooklyn’ standing out in particular. At times an 80s feel is evoked through their brand of indie pop but it works well in their favour. 

Lead singer, Natti comes across as effortlessly cool as she thanks the crowd for coming down to the show, adding that: “The last time we played in Brighton was at The Haunt to about four people”. Although, for this gig, the turnout is very much the opposite, which demonstrates just how they’ve grown in such a short space of time, to their credit.

The five-piece’s set dips and peaks in strategic places, whilst the tease of new material excites fans for what’s to come and what to expect from the band in the nearby future. The punchy beats of the crowd pleaser that is ‘Swim’ brings their set to a close and it’s clear to see that the band have won more ears (and minds) over.

Fickle Friends were on blistering form as always and it’s evident that what the group are best at is cultivating a sound and truly making it their own. The delivery of their sound is as unique as it comes and we can’t wait to see what else Fickle Friends have left up their sleeve to give.

Words Lauren Wade

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MARCH is finally upon us and as spring kicks off, we've got plenty of gigs for you to get your teeth into this month. As the weather warms up, there's no excuse for not standing in line at your local venue to catch some of the hottest bands on the rise at the moment. Here's what's in store over the next few weeks. 

Everyone's favourite northerners, Lisbon, are back in Brighton on the 8th and will be supporting Model Aeroplanes across a string of UK dates. Lisbon's last performance in the seaside capital of the nation descended into madness and we expect nothing less from the Whitley Bay four-piece this time round. Head down to the kooky indie venue for a glimpse of the band who can do no wrong before they go stadium. 

Tickets are £8.00 and can be bought here. 

Beach-dwelling babes, Fickle Friends bring their heart-stopping live show to Patterns in Brighton on the 12th. Armed with the incredible Clean Cut Kid and Kudu Blue in tow, you couldn't ask for a better line-up. Head down to the stellar seafront venue to hear the five-piece play sun-kissed indie anthems that make you feel more like it's August, than March. Everybody needs that sometimes. 

Tickets are £8.05 and can be bought here. 

The Hunna are the band on the tip of everyone's tongue at the moment and they're treating The Louisiana in Bristol to a rare live performance on the 23rd. Glistening with rock and roll shine, The Hunna are one of those bands you fall in love with instantly and have on repeat for a long time after. They're owning it at the moment; catch them in an intimate venue whilst you still can. They'll be selling out venues ten times the size of The Louisiana before long. 

Tickets are £6.75 and are available from the venue. 

The 100 Club has a reputation for showcasing only the finest bands around and Clean Cut Kid are the latest addition to to the venue's wave of talent. The Liverpool four-piece are set to dazzle crowds at what will serve as a landmark gig to them on the 23rd. Every ingredient of their music works and is utterly bewitching to witness. Clean Cut Kid are set to make the big impact they've always been destined for soon. Go give them some love in the capital. 

Tickets are £9.50 and can be bought here. 

The final band you need to add to your gig list is that of indie upstarts Nai Harvest, who have previously supported the likes of The Magic Gang. Returning to Brighton's The Hope and Ruin for a headline show is a reason in itself to get excited and with support from Abattoir Blues, the list extends even further. Expect infectious riffs and big choruses doused over powerful drumming from the buzzy newcomers. 

Tickets are £8.05 and can be bought here. 

To give you a taster of what's to come from these eagerly-anticipated gigs, have a listen to Fickle Friends' track 'Say No More'

Words Lauren Wade

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