Levi’s® OnesToWatch® have announced their 2009 lineup for a series of shows at London’s Hoxton Bar and Grill and also Cargo in two weeks time.

Each night has been curated with handpicked artists who represent the best in new and emerging talent from a dynamic musical spectrum. The roll call includes an exclusive first solo show from Andrew Davie of Cherbourg (pictured right) on folk inspired Monday, Basque-dance prodigies Crystal Fighters, and a much anticipated performance from much hyped Marina & The Diamonds. To close the Hoxton Bar and Kitchen shows, the Thursday evening will celebrate the best new female fronted acts, with sets from indie-darlings Sky Larkin (pictured top), the genre-defying songwriter and producer MPHO, and young singer-songwriter of the moment, Beth Beth Jeans Houghton .

Tickets for all the shows are available from selected Levi’s Stores now, or you can visit their website for for details.

Monday 16th November at London’s Hoxton Bar & Kitchen
Cherbourg (Andrew Davie solo, pictured right) + Goldheart Assembly + Young Rebel Set

Tuesday 17th November at London’s Hoxton Bar & Kitchen
Crystal Fighters + Violens + Wild Palms

Wednesday 18th November at London’s Hoxton Bar & Kitchen
Marina & The Diamonds + Wolf Gang + Clock Opera

Thursday 19th November at London’s Hoxton Bar & Kitchen
Sky Larkin (pictured top) + MPHO + Beth Jeans Houghton

Friday 20th November: Closing Party @ Cargo 83 Rivington Street
The Whip + Alex Metric (Live set) + Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs + Ezra Bang & Hot Machine + VERY special guests
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I’ll be honest – I don’t know much about them other than the name, but The Whip have announced their biggest UK tour to date.

They’re also offering fans the chance to leave a show with a limited edition USB wristband containing a recording of one of the tour nights, with additional storage space. These wristbands can be bought via their myspace page, where fans can order the USB wristband and gig ticket package for the special price of £20.

Normal tickets are £8.50 for all dates except London which is £9.50 a pop.

Wednesday 12th November – Bristol Thekla
Thursday 13th November – Leeds Cockpit
Friday 14th November – Glasgow Arches
Saturday 15th November – Newcastle Other Rooms
Tuesday 18th November – Brighton Concorde 2
Wednesday 19th November – London Scala
Thursday 20th November – Oxford Bar Academy
Friday 21st November – Manchester Academy 2
Saturday 22nd November – Liverpool Chibuku

I can’t say I know much about them, but NME favourites The Whip have announced a tour for May this year.

They release a single, ‘Trash’ on March 17 with their debut album ‘X Marks Destination’ on flying into shops near you on Monday 24th March.

Tickets are on sale now for all dates except London and Manchester, which go on sale tomorrow (19th February) at 9am. You should go – they have a hot female drummer. That’s the way forward.

Wednesday 7th May – Edinburgh Cabaret Voltaire
Thursday 8th May – York Fibbers
Saturday 10th May – Preston 53 Degrees
Monday 12th May – Oxford Jericho Tavern
Wednesday 14th May – London 93 Feet East
Thursday 15th May – Brighton Great Escape
Friday 16th May – Southampton Joiners
Saturday 17th May – Sheffield Plug
Monday 19th May – Cambridge J2
Wednesday 21st May – Cardiff Barfly
Thursday 22nd May – Manchester Academy
Friday 23rd May – Leeds Cockpit