Goosebumps.

Off to party in Hyde Park later with Kings Of Leon and their support bands The Drums, The Black Keys, The Whigs and The Features. I can tell that this is going to be a pretty special one. I'll stick a review up on here after but for now I will leave you with this. Caleb's voice gives me goosebumps everytime I watch it, so glad I was at this gig.

Glastonbury, 2010

Mumford and Sons

The 4-piece folk band from London played a charming set to a packed out tent as they drew in one of the biggest crowds they have ever performed in front of. Renowned for their brisk live performances, the immediate energy captured in the atmosphere had every single person dancing to their upbeat, folk fables. ‘Winter Winds’ and ‘The Cave’ received the biggest cheers, whilst ‘Little Lion Man’ and ‘White Blank Page’ prompted mass sing-alongs. As their set drew to a close, lead vocalist Marcus Mumford proved his brilliance when he turned into the singing drummer, beating the hell out of his drums as the whole band put everything into the last song ‘Dustbowl Dance’. Something tells me it won’t be long until they’re main stage regulars.

Muse

Muse

The band that never fails to blow my mind succeeded in doing it once again. Muse conquered the headline slot on the main stage effortlessly with their unparalleled epic proportions. Mammoth sound? Check. Extraordinary theatrics? Check. Cameo from U2’s The Edge? Check. They progressed through an hour and a half set full of a back catalogue of classic rock anthems such as ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ ‘Knights Of Cydonia’ and ‘Time Is Running Out, which sparked the 100,000 strong crowd to bellow the lyrics louder than Matt Bellamy himself; and when the chorus dropped, the crowd went into complete ‘Hysteria’ (pun was too easy there). I think it’s safe to say they’re holding on tightly to that best live band title.

(source: Qthemusic.com)

Parklife Festival

My festival season finally kicked off earlier this month in Manchester with newbie festival Parklife. I don’t usually favour dance orientated events but the line-up was so good I couldn’t resist (oh and my best friend bought me tickets for my birthday). My ears were thrilled with the sounds of Calvin Harris, Nero, Joker, Emalkay, Simian Mobile Disco, Japanese Popstars, Booka Shade and Friendly Fires. Unfortunately I missed out on seeing Kele Okereke from Bloc Party perform his anticipated solo set, but hopefully I’ll be able to catch him at Reading Festival in August. The brilliant Friendly Fires headlined the main stage and played an exhilarating show as usual. It’s been a year since I saw them live and they have evidently improved in the time between. This can also be said for vocalist Ed’s ants in your pants dancing, which never disappoints. The band perform a number of familiar pop gems from their debut album such as ‘Skeleton Boy’ and ‘Jump In The Pool’, but also thrill the crowd with a few new ones; one of which particularly caught my eye and has got me thinking good things about their next record.

Lissie And Ellie Goulding

One of the best duets I have heard in a very long time. I wish I could have witnessed this live. The female singer/songwriter is back thanks to these two. About time too.