CloseUp Top Ten Tracks of 2018: Part 1 Humble by Arcade Hearts https://open.spotify.com/track/29pgc8PnRnRJSlBjLWLmiS?si=v1_uLs2gRT6EJaTdLMdBSw Four-piece Arcade Hearts have done it again. 'Humble' which was released back in Summer and was on their simply-titled 'EP' is an exuberant song filled with sparkling synths and buoyant guitar riffs that will have your feet burning holes in the dance... Continue Reading →
Artist Preview: Birthday Card
If your style of Indie is along the veins of The 1975 and Blossoms then our latest addition to the CloseUp family, Birthday Card, will be the new music you'll love. Since joining the scene in 2017, the quintet from Brighton have been busy busy busy sharing their melancholy indie pop. They currently have three... Continue Reading →
Coming Up: The Ninth Wave + Tin Pigeons + Hot Dreams (Club CloseUp)
In association with Jägermeister, Club CloseUp at the Hoxton Square Bar + Kitchen is set to warm your body and mind with an incredible line up of artists on the 30th November. Glasgow is renown for producing some incredible artists over the years and The Ninth Wave are another of the city's finest. Their music... Continue Reading →
Coming Up: Lucien Parker + Raphaella + Jack Cullen (Club CloseUp)
Ready for another Club CloseUp that'll blow your mind? On the 23rd November at Hoxton Square Bar + Kitchen we've got another stellar line up for you in association with Jägermeister, so gather your mates and your dancing shoes and get ready for an eclectic line up of some of the best on the scene. Headlining... Continue Reading →
Coming Up: Dr. Vades + Jungle Brown
If you've not yet checked out our new Notting Hill Arts Club shows then you're missing out! So far they've all sold out, and our next session on the 21st November is FREE! We're honoured to have the multi-platinum selling Dr Vades joining us for what's set to be a wild night. Known professionally as Dr... Continue Reading →
How’s Harry – Skeleton (Single Review)
Just a few days after Halloween, those loveable dark pop connoisseurs How's Harry unleash unto the world 'Skeleton', the follow up to their Summer smash 'Desire' and third single release of the year. 'Skeleton' has hooks galore, it's deep, dark and euphoric, leaving you wanting more. It may contain woeful lyrics such as “loving you... Continue Reading →
Coming Up: The Assist + RAFFER + Llovers (Club CloseUp – FREE SHOW!)
Hey, we have some exciting news for you! Not only do we love bringing you the best up and coming artists we can find, this time we're doing it for free! On Friday 2nd November, Club CloseUp will be free entry for you to come and join the party and trust us you won't want... Continue Reading →
Artist Preview: Franko Fraize
We're stoked to have the incredibly talented Franko Fraize on the CloseUp Roster. He's been working hard over the past years to get his music out there and augment his offering. He describes himself as "A rapper telling it how [he sees] it" as he waxes lyrical about the world right on his doorstep, utilising... Continue Reading →
Coming Up: SHANGHAI BLUES + Corella + OH LA KANADA
What are you up to this Friday? Got a loose end? We'll tie it up for you in no time - head on down to Thousand Island in Islington where SHANGHAI BLUES will be headlining your Friday night and putting on an indie party for everyone to enjoy. If you've not heard of SHANGHAI BLUES, they're... Continue Reading →