Børns
What: Off-kilter psych-pop with big choruses. Garrett Borns released his second album Blue Madonna earlier this year through Polydor.
When: Music Week presents On The Radar, Coalition (Friday 18, 10:45pm)
Amyl and the Sniffers
What: Unhinged Australian pub rockers with a brilliant name, fantastic haircuts and scruffy, beer-soaked tunes to match.
When: Prince Albert (Friday 18, 11.10pm), Beach House (Saturday 19, 12:50pm)
Eves Karydas
What: A new prospect from Down Under. Signed to Island, Karydas stands out as one of the best pop propositions in Brighton this year.
When: Bau Wow (Thursday 17, 12:15pm), Beach House (Saturday 19, 1:30pm)
Ms Banks
What: The South London rapper is taking 2018 by storm. You’ll struggle to find a set with more attitude
than this one.
When: East Wing, Brighton Centre (Thursday 17, 10:15pm)
Octavian
What: Slurred, Drake-approved UK rapper Octavian makes a rare foray outside London for what will likely be a night to remember. Look out for debut anthem Party Here.
When: Patterns, downstairs (Friday 18, 9:15pm)