In 2007, Bloc Party delivered a decent set at Reading, supporting the Arcade Fire and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, but nothing that would set the world on fire. They returned to the festival a year later, rising up to support The Killers, and rejuvenated after releasing their third album, Intimacy, just a few days [...]
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It’s choices glory as I arrive on site on Sunday a bit later than the previous two days and instead of seeing the grimy hip hop of Lethal Bizzle and the folky tunes of Noah And The Whale I head to the Festival Republic Stage to see the much-hyped The XX. After handing out free [...]
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Let’s take a trip back in time for a bit. Back in 2006, the Arctic Monkeys performed on the Main Stage at the same festival, second to last on the bill. There was lots of anticipation for their performance but the reality was that their set, as no nonsense as it was, was lacking in [...]
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There really isn’t much you do on site after witnessing something like Them Crooked Vultures. I sat on the ground, still speechless, outside the NME/Radio 1 Stage and watched all of the You Me At Six set on the screens and, whilst I don’t care much for their music, were hard working and clearly enjoying [...]
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It was at around 4pm on Saturday afternoon that the inevitable became a reality, as the drum kit with their logo on it was unveiled, several weird and wonderful looking guitars were tested, and Brody Dalle waited side of stage with her kid. Yes, Them Crooked Vultures, the supergroup of Dave Grohl, John Paul Jones, [...]
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After the crushing disappointment of last night, it is up to Mariachi El Bronx, side project of LA hardcore band The Bronx, to cheer us up and that is what they do in the lunchtime sunshine. After the final trumpet note of this enjoyable opening Main Stage band, it’s over to the Festival Republic Stage [...]
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We know you’re sick of Kings of Leon. We’re fucking sick of Kings of Leon too. So for all those who don’t give a fuck about us, I understand. But we’ve worked hard to be here. We’re the goddamn Kings of Leon, so fuck you.Oh dear.You know something, Caleb Followill, lead singer of Friday night [...]
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It’s hard to know what I was expecting from the Kaiser Chiefs, who were wrapping up their summer touring of pretty average third album Off With Their Heads. This is especially the case since they’ve pretty much dropped off the radar in terms of popularity and have been dogged with split rumours all year (including [...]
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It isn’t often that the first band of a festival is a genuine highlight but that is exactly what happened with Dananananaykroyd, a band who were elusive during Great Escape. Their highly energetic and furious-paced power pop was infectious and they won over a very eager lunchtime crowd on the Radio 1/NME Stage with their [...]
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It’s the Tuesday after the August Bank Holiday weekend, so that must mean it’s time for reflection on Reading 2009, the southern leg of the Reading and Leeds twin-festival. My feet are full of blisters, my body aches in certain places, bruises are surprisingly non-existent on this occasion, but it was certainly a good experience. [...]
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Welcome to the live blogging of the Reading Festival 2009. I’ll be updating from the site today, tomorrow, and Sunday. If you want to be updated regularly, bookmark this page or follow me on Twitter. Please bare in mind that if you send a message to me on Twitter, due to my phone from the [...]
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In January 2006, Arctic Monkeys released their debut album Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not. It was an album that was highly anticipated, well received by the media and saw them headline Glastonbury a year later almost on the back of that success. I also consider it the last great album of [...]
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In 2007, R.E.M. staged a residency at the Olympia in Dublin to premiere songs that would later feature on their 2008 album Accelerate. Those ‘working rehearsals’ are now the focus of a new live CD that comes out in October. R.E.M. Live At The Olympia is the second live album from the band in the [...]
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In the third of three special posts previewing this month’s Reading & Leeds festivals (if you missed Part 1 and Part 2 they can be found here and here), I start by looking at where the big hitters and potential surprises lie on the Radiohead headlined day.All eyes will undoubtedly be on the headliners themselves. [...]
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Since the release of Hombre Lobo, Eels has been pretty quiet on the touring front save for a few TV/radio appearances. The man they call E has said himself that right now he doesn’t feel like touring and, until he does, that’s how it’s going to stay. However, fans can console themselves with a free [...]
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Turntablist/producer/musician RJD2 has a brand new label of his own, RJ’s Electrical Connections, and he has an absolute ton of releases coming our way in the next few months. Take a deep breath because there is a lot to take in:His first three releases, Dead Ringer, The Horror EP, and Since We Last Spoke, will [...]
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It seems like every year we have to have some sort of Nirvana cash cow product to remind us that, as well as Nirvana being one of the most influential 90s rock bands, that some people need to make some money. This year, however, it’s a little different as the people doing the reissuing are [...]
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It’s Friday, so what better way to commemorate this fact than to post a remix of…Fleet Foxes?! Yes, everyone’s favourite indie folk collective have been given the club remix treatment with one of their songs and the people behind this are Speedy Graffiti, a new production duo from Arizona, USA. It’s not really as bad [...]
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Rich Machin and Ian Glover have returned with a third LP under the Soulsavers name, Broken. Once again the London duo have recruited a number of guest vocalists and musicians to help realise their dark gospel visions. Alongside primary guest Mark Lanegan (more on him later), this album also features Will Oldham (aka Bonnie “Prince” [...]
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In the second of three special posts previewing this month’s Reading & Leeds festivals (if you missed Part 1 it can be found here), I start by looking at where the big hitters and potential surprises lie on the Arctic Monkey headlined day.The big rumour as we enter the final stretch of preparation for the [...]
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