CLOSE UP Promotions are bringing their monthly showcase back to Brighton for another shindig filled with some of the finest bands on the South Coast. On 23rd June, Native People will headline The Joker with support coming from Sahara, Dance a la Plage and Fabrics. 

Anthemic indie foursome Fabrics will kickstart proceedings on the night. The band, who hail from Basingstoke, formed a matter of months ago but have already received support from the likes of BBC Introducing and Amazing Radio. They've also toured with Marsicans and have put out a pretty impressive first release in the form of 'Beachhead'. 

Dance a la Plage are as indie-friendly as it gets and that's why they've been garnering support consistently for a while now. Dropping into an old school Arctic Monkeys style beat on tracks such as 'Matilda'. Expect the Banbury four-piece to bring material old and new to The Joker. 

Brighton via London bunch SAHARA have set themselves up in great stead with a successful first six months of 2016. Having previously played at the Central Brighton venue on previously, their return will make for an impressive penultimate slot, especially when they drop their cover of Major Lazer's 'Lean On. 

Headliners Native People are playing this very special showcase as part of their summer tour leading up to the release of their new EP. The band are known for their feel-good indie-pop vibes and euphoric sound that has the knack for making you want to get up and dance. The Folkestone five-piece are hotly tipped for success and previous singles such as 'Don't Save Me' and 'Calm Forever' are testament to this. Make sure to catch them at The Joker on one of their many nationwide summer tour stops. 

Native People will headline The Joker, Brighton on 23rd June for CloseUp Promotions and Rixson Music. Support comes from Sahara, Dance a la Plage and Fabrics. Tickets are £5 in advance and can be purchased here. 

Words Lauren Wade

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AHEAD of their upcoming gig at The Joker in Brighton in association with Close Up Promotions, London/Brighton five-piece Sahara have revealed their latest EP titled 'Amour'. 

The band have previously been described as "like Foals on anti-depressants" and fan favourite 'Say The Right Thing' features on the impressive EP. Sahara are one of the sweetest bands of the South Coast at the moment. 'Pink Gold' comes as the stunning centrepin. The sub-five minute track with soft and sensual guitars and presents a sound that proves that they're definitely owning it right now. 

The group stay faithful to their roots and EP opener 'Green Light' is instantly accessible and features one of the best one of the wittiest one liners ever. Their own unique flair is evident throughout the track too. 

Sahara are a vibrant indie band who are definitely doing and saying the right thing and, as we've said previously, they're building the buzz across the nation, but it's not hard when you've got a sound like this. 

Words Lauren Wade

   

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WHAT a month January was for gigs but February looks set to be bigger and better with all the gigs that are lined up. Whether they're local to you or not, make an effort to get down to the epic array of live shows we're tipping for this month. You won't be disappointed.

Fresh from supporting The Libertines on their UK arena tour, northern indie four-piece The Sherlocks are heading out on their headline tour in February and what a run that looks set to be. Catch the group responsible for the rumble of tracks such as 'Live for the Moment' and 'Heart of Gold' at The Joiners in Southampton on Thursday 4th for a night of indie bangers and madness. The group have evolved superbly over the last year or so and now the promise of a bright future beckons so get down to Hampshire's iconic venue and see them. Why wouldn't you? 

Tickets are £7.70 in advance and can be bought here. 

South Wales four-piece, Pretty Vicious have gone from strength to strength recently and are definitely going somewhere big but first they're stopping by Dingwalls in Camden on Thursday 11th for a headline performance as part of NME's Awards Shows 2016. This is one not to be missed as they tear through hits such as 'It's Always There' and 'National Plastics' that have already been released to national acclaim. 

Tickets are £11.66 in advance and can be bought here.

Brighton's The Hope and Ruin plays host to mind-boggling Mancunians, Spring King on Wednesday 17th. The band are on a rapid rise and are producing a romantic post-punk sound that begs to be heard. Having previously toured with Slaves, the spotlight if firmly fixed on them now and we can't wait to witness them impress on the night. 

Tickets are £7.70 in advance and can be bought here.

The infectious, upbeat indie of Fickle Friends are set to cement their position as worthy headliners at The Joiners in Southampton on Friday 19th. Everything they do sizzles infectiously with glory and ambition. Every track is a stand-out, however it's the likes of 'Say No More' and 'Could Be Wrong' that we're looking forward to hearing aired on the night the most. The five-piece, led by front gal Natti, are already conjuring up a storm and in the industry and with a record deal under their belts, they're going stadium. 

Tickets are £7.70 in advance and can be bought here. 

Symptomatic of the times are Little Comets, the indie quartet from Newcastle Upon Tyne, who inject funk-based fretwork fused with modern issues into the core of their tracks. The band will be bringing their catalogue of hits to Brighton's Concorde 2 on Sunday 21st and it's set to be a sell out; bag yourself a ticket whilst you still can. 

Tickets are £13.20 in advance and can be bought here.

The Joker in Brighton experiences a triple threat in the form of Sahara, Cavaliers and Howland as part of a special show by CloseUp Promotions. All three groups on the bill are Brighton-based and ready to thrill with impressive riffs and huge choruses. As some of the sweetest bands of the South Coast at the moment, you'd be foolish to miss these promising acts in an intimate setting before they really make it big, as we predict will happen soon enough. 

Tickets are £5 and can be bought on the door.

Words Lauren Wade

To give you a taster of what to expect from some of these eagerly-anticipated gigs, have a listen to Pretty Vicious' 'National Plastics'.

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LONDON/BRIGHTON five-piece, Sahara are embarking on their first tour of 2016 next month in support of new EP 'Amour'. Fellow Brighton band, Howland will be supporting on a select number of dates and the math rockers have dropped a video for new track 'Say The Right Thing' complete with tropical thrills and catchy hooks. 

Previously described as "like Foals on anti-depressants" loose riffs swirl and intoxicate listeners on a tune that sees Sahara sounding their most anthemic to date. They push it to the next level and you can hear echoes and tremors of Peace with dreamy guitar wails.

Sahara are building the buzz across the nation, and it's not hard when you've got a sound like this. 'Say The Right Thing' is a swirling slice of what's to come from the band; they've fared well and their unwavering brilliance will see them succeed in 2016. 

Words Lauren Wade

Watch the video for 'Say The Right Thing' below

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