Death Disco: Uffie (live) @ The Arches, 16 July

Playful pop electro starlet Uffie is an act who very much polarises opinion. For some, her self-centred lyrical style and bratty not-quite-rap delivery is a source of irritation. For others, the American girl from Paris has been the bona fide star of Ed Banger Records since her producer and ex-boyfriend, Feadz, first persuaded her to sing over his tracks.

Collaborations with Feadz and Mr Oizo produced the auto-tuned favourite Pop the Glock and the loveably boisterous Ready to Uff, respectively. These two producers continued to work with Uffie on a series of singles between 2006 and 2008. She was then married, divorced and became a mother in the space of a year before taking a brief break from recording in 2009.

Last year the 23-year-old released her long awaited first album, Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans, to predominantly positive reviews. The album combines older hits, such as Pop the Glock, with new material such as synth-pop single ADD SUV (featuring Pharrell Williams). She also brought in a third producer, Mirwais, who previously worked with Madonna. The resulting album is more refined than many would have expected. Yet, Uffie’s cheeky demeanour shines through. Having made such a colourful breakthrough in 2006, it may prove difficult for her to develop beyond her bratty image.

We fully expect Uffie to be at her mischievous best when she takes to the stage at The Arches in front of a crowd who will lap it up. Support includes Canadian electro-house producer, Felix Cartal, and Mingo-go.