As everyone who likes festivals and live music will know, Reading & Leeds festivals take place this weekend. This year’s Reading festival sold out, which I haven’t seen since I started following the festivals in 2013. Whilst I don’t think this year’s line-up is their strongest (which I think is proven by the fact that the organisers felt they needed to have dual headliners on two out of three days), there are some fantastic bands on the bill. Here’s my list of the best bands playing the festival this weekend.
Foals
Since I picked up their latest record What Went Down, I’ve grown more and more interested in this Oxford indie band, and I wish I could see them live this weekend.
Die Antwoord
One of my electronic/alternative favourites, I missed out on seeing Die Antwoord at Leeds festival in 2014 due to them clashing with another band. I’d still love to see them live, so I’m jealous of everyone at R&L this year!
Frank Carter And The Rattlesnakes
Of course I want to see The Rattlesnakes live. If you know anything about this blog, dear reader, it should be that I’m obsessed with The Rattlesnakes and everything they do. Maybe someday I’ll get to see them live, but for now it’s obviously not meant to be. Sad face.
Slaves
I still have yet to see Slaves perform live, but from the videos and stories I’ve seen about their shows, the punk duo look like they know how to throw a party. I’d love the opportunity to hear some tracks off their upcoming album too.
Coheed And Cambria
Now, I haven’t heard much of this band’s music, but I think the vocalist has a very interesting voice and I really enjoy listening to their tracks. I’d be very interested to see these guys live.
Fatherson
I watched these guys support Enter Shikari in 2015, and I thought they put on a really good performance. It would be cool to see how they perform on a bigger stage in front of a festival crowd.
So, these are my Reading and Leeds recommendations. If you take the time to see these bands, I reckon you’ll have a fantastic weekend.
Are you looking forward to attending Reading and Leeds this year? Can you think of any awesome bands I missed? Let me know your thoughts on my Facebook or Twitter page, or in the comment section below this post.
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