Chew Lips have yet to reach their two-year anniversary as a band, but have already established themselves as one of the most exciting acts in the country. Featuring multi-instrumentalists Will Sanderson and James Watkins alongside energetic front woman Tigs, this UK tour coincides with the unleashing of their debut album Unicorn.

Initial glances at the three could cast the band as another one off the production line of lady-led electro pop; after all we’ve had Little Boots, La Roux, Camille and Crystal Castles over the last year, and acts like Marina and the Diamonds to look forward to this year.

Fortunately, Chew Lips are a little different. Sure the grooves are slick, the basslines hum nicely and the choruses are stickier than candyfloss, but it’s Tigs’s voice and the exposure the band give it that make them stand out. Tonight, on cuts like Piano Song and the outstanding Karen, the raw power of her vocals induce a fair few hair-standing-up-on-the-back-of-the-neck moments.

Chew Lips’ influences are obvious: there are the spiky riffs of early Yeah Yeah Yeahs, bubbly grooves reminiscent of Prince and LCD Soundsystem and a solid helping of Blondie-style bubblegum pop. These shine through a little too much at times, but there’s enough to go off to suggest that the band’s sound is certainly evolving into one of its own.

They also possess an incredibly likeable stage presence, with Tigs in particular exuding charisma from every pore. Peppering the crowd with compliments throughout, she is a whirlwind of energy, jumping around and dancing like she’s alone in her bedroom with a hairbrush. So engaging in fact is the band’s performance that their 45 minutes goes by in a flash. Keep an eye on Chew Lips; you won’t see a more captivating live band all year.