1... Hollie McNish Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, Church Street, Thursday, May 14, 7.30pm

HOLLIE opens a line-up of poetry and spoken word, headlined by Kate Tempest, with George The Poet also on the bill. Her intelligent and witty verse takes on subjects ranging from shallow celebrity culture to her own breasts.

2... Kate Boy Patterns Downstairs, Marine Parade, Brighton, Thursday, May 14, 9pm

STOCKHOLM-BASED electronic pop trio Kate Boy caused an international storm with their debut release Northern Lights – penned the first night they met. Their live show combines with a monochrome visual aesthetic and some true pop nous.

3... The Thurston Moore Band Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Thursday, May 14, 9.30pm

SOMETHING of a figurehead for the alternative music scene as part of legendary noise-rockers Sonic Youth, New York’s Thurston Moore is now based in London following the band’s split. His latest solo album The Best Day, his first since his much publicised break-up with Kim Gordon, was released last October.

4... Slaves The Coaltion, King’s Road Arches, Brighton, Friday, May 15, 10pm Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, Church Street, Saturday, May 16, 7.30pm

ONE of the most talked about bands of 2015, duo Slaves have already opened the NME’s annual awards tour. Their minimalist aesthetic combines deep guitar riffs with solid drumming and uncompromising and smart lyricism.

5... Django Django Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, Church Street, Friday, May 15, midnight

A LONG overdue return from the Mercury Music Prize-nominated Scottish psychedelic pop four-piece who were the ones to see in 2012 – the same year Alabama Shakes made their Great Escape debut. This show will be in support of second album Born Under Saturn which hits the streets next month.

6... The Cribs Wagner Hall, Russell Place, Brighton, Friday, May 15, 12.30pm Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Saturday, May 16, 9.45pm

THE Jarman brothers earned their reputation from their energetic live shows. These two performances will showcase their sixth album For All My Sisters, which broke the top ten in March when it was released by new label Sonic Blew.

7... Charlotte OC Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar, Middle Street, Brighton, Saturday, May 16, midnight

HAVING already scored a support slot with Temper Trap and rave reviews at South By South West Festival, Charlotte OC previews tracks from her forthcoming EP and album.

If you can’t wait that long she plays the Communion New Faces tour alongside Frances, Freddie Dickson and Tenterhook on Monday, April 27, at the same venue from 7pm. Tickets £9, call 01273 606312.

8... Songhoy Blues Brighton Dome Studio Theatre, New Road, Saturday, May 16, 9.15pm

MALI’S Songhoy Blues were spotted by Damon Albarn and Brian Eno and became part of their Africa Express project in 2014. They are now working with Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner on their debut album. They are headlining a showcase programmed by the blog Awesome Tapes From Africa.

9... Zun Zun Egui The Arch, King’s Road Arches, Brighton, Saturday, May 16, 8.45pm

BASED in Bristol Zun Zun Egui take influences from across the world – ranging from Japan to Mauritius. They released their second album Shackle’s Gift earlier this year on the Bella Union label.

10... Mew The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, Saturday, May 16, 10.15pm

DENMARK’S Mew have been a word of mouth favourite for some time for their combination of perfect pop and unusual musical left turns.