Chew Lips (GB)

The British duo Chew Lips are required listening, and not just for fans of dance punk. “Their live show has a more raw, almost punk-like sound to it, but that straightforwardness just emphasizes the ruthless catchiness of their songs and the power of Tigs’ voice. What a girl! Not only does she sing perfectly, with a classy, white-soul feel, she’s also a sight to be seen. Brimming with energy and passion, Tigs combines a bit of Annie Lennox’s dominating charisma with the fragility of Liza Minelli,” raved a T-Mobile Music journalist in his review of the band’s Liverpool Sound City festival performance. You’ll get a chance to see and hear them for yourself at “OFF Festival Katowice presents Electronic Beats.” Chew Lips won critical acclaim for their self-released 2010 album Unicorn, but they’re gearing up for the release of their second record, featuring the excellent single “Do You Chew?”, on Sony Music.