The Newcastle group has only been going four months yet the band is already backed by Arctic Monkeys manager Geoff Barradale, kicking off a UK tour and about to release a single.

The band's name was inspired by both a social club and the philsophy of Detroit's defiant, strong-headed musical legacy. David Burn, group founder, said: "The name doesn't have to sit by itself but it does need to paint a picture. We asked friends to tell us what music they would expect of a name such as Detroit Social Club and it worked."

With loose, drop-beat drums, driving guitar and slow funky rythms (Sunshine People) the band is far removed from Detroit's musical legacy (techno and Motown) but as Burn says: "We're not exactly influenced by the music that came of Detroit, it's more the attitude and influences. Motown had a whole philosophy – it got hold of the music scene and shook it up."

Burn started writing songs for Detroit Social Club more than a year ago while working in his studio, The Garage in Newcastle. "I would go in and write songs between bands," he said. "It's snowballed from there."

Their first gig was in front of Geoff Barradale, yet Burn remains unaffected by such pressure. "It's surreal and strange now I'm writing songs for loads of people rather than just ten friends. But I think we've got enough stuff to prove ourselves."

Armed with big hooks and sleazy, desert-style guitar riffs the band has ample ammunition to win fans on their UK tour. Definitely one of the must-see bands.

Detroit Social Club play at the Harley tonight.

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