Good for an up and comer! Glasto 25 Smaller bands thread!

[Ben7amin_]

I know its fun, discussing the big mega acts - but personally lose more and more of my Glastonbury browsing the incredible range of up and coming bands.  So i thought id go early and set up a thread. to share some thoughts and perhaps be great to share some awareness of these acts as-well.  Stole the title from Sprints song then realised it might not be clear what it was lol.

 

SPRINTS - played Leftfield last year - I would love to see them get an early Woodsies or even Other stage next year to keep the momentum going.

 

Lambrini Girls - Played all over the place last year -   hopefully means a lot of people caught them - be goof to get the same again 

 

Man/Woman/Chainsaw - Really good mini album/EP out kind of act I can see popping up on the poster to a WHO!  and then gather a load of momentum - Fans of Black Country New Road will love them. Just get them in wherever you can

 

Heartworms - technically its a solo act but will move straight past that - My personal feeling is that this might absolutely blow up - no album yet but the quality of the material is top tier - very new to the scene - but I hope festivals have noticed.  Id hope for at least a BBC introducing slot.  Maybe like Nova Twins where she does a BBC introcing slot so well received ended up on the Other Stage next time. 

 

Divorce - popped up on an APE & Bearded Theory line ups, perhaps one of the acts gonna hit the festival season hard. Im not so sure on them yet myself need a bit more of a listen - kind of suspect they might appeal to the fans of Wet Leg & TLDP  -  So it might be interesting when there debut album comes out in March

 

The Meffs  - Got a leftfield appearance written all over them 

 

Mary In The Junkyard - Absolutely brilliant starting to pick up some press coverage of late. 

 

Nova Twins -  Probably to big and well know for this thread now - but hey they are back with album 3 - They really jumped up in the stakes after the 2nd album but perhaps taken a little too long to follow up to strike while the iron was hot and it maybe started to cool - but Still are around next summer - and not being on the Download poster makes me think they might have opted for the G instead. 

 

English Teacher - Really hope Glastonbury strike again and get them back - to help them push on - perfect for the PArk or Woodsies mid -afternoon I think 

 

Sorry I did not put much in the way of musical descriptions - i figure more fun for people to try them for themselves.     

 

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[Robinn]

45 minutes ago, Ben7amin_ said:

Heartworms - technically its a solo act but will move straight past that - My personal feeling is that this might absolutely blow up - no album yet but the quality of the material is top tier - very new to the scene - but I hope festivals have noticed.  Id hope for at least a BBC introducing slot.  Maybe like Nova Twins where she does a BBC introcing slot so well received ended up on the Other Stage next time.  

 

 

Saw her first show outside the UK in 2022 and will see her again in March. Her liveshow was really impressive, looking forward to the debut album (should be out in February).

[Ben7amin_]

Just now, Robinn said:

 

Saw her first show outside the UK in 2022 and will see her again in March. Her liveshow was really impressive, looking forward to the debut album (should be out in February).

 Yeah caught her at Manc Psych fest -  considering the lack of familiarity a lot of the crowd had with the material she has them hooked from halfway though the next song - I see bands that have been doing it for years not have the stage presence - In no doubt having seen 50+ bands this year -  One of the performances that most sticks in my mind. 

 

I also immediately bought tickets for the tour -  Gonna follow this one from the start - 

[Quark]

You looking for bands that are rumoured or touring, or just smaller bands that could be interesting to see?

 

FWIW Nova Twins' Thursday night slot on Truth in 23 was one of the best things I saw that year on any stage

[CharlotteB]

Our Girl, please 🥰

[Beerqueen]

Great idea for a thread!  I love discovering new stuff at festivals.  Next month I am travelling to Bristol to see a band I first saw in the Bimble Inn at my first Glasto in 2014 and they blew me away (Will and the People if anyone is interested) and also Smoove and Turell who I've seen a couple of times at Glasto too.  

 

One of my favourite bands is Man and the Echo who I discovered in the Left Field in 2016 - brilliant act who I've probably seen getting on for 10 times since.  

 

I agree with the idea expressed on here before that smaller acts should be announced earlier than the well-known acts so that punters have time to listen to them in advance.

[InSomeRainbows]

Great idea for a topic. Some amazing bands I've seen this year: 

 

Snayx - have toured with Royal Blood and offer that kind of heavyish, potent rock. They tore up the small venue I saw them at recently and I think they'd be great 

 

Calva Louise - super polished and interesting live band. Kind of like a mini-Muse. Seem to never quiet get the attention they deserve. 

 

Gustaf - supported LCD and *really* remind of Talking Heads / LCD, which makes sense as they're NYC natives. 

 

tlk vox - ethereal and moving piano & slow beats. One of the best voices I've heard live in a while. From Bristol and would fit with what's left of the spiritual side of Glastonbury. 

[Ben7amin_]

1 hour ago, Quark said:

You looking for bands that are rumoured or touring, or just smaller bands that could be interesting to see?

 

FWIW Nova Twins' Thursday night slot on Truth in 23 was one of the best things I saw that year on any stage

 

I mean my focus in the first post was bands that could easily pop up at Glasto 25 - but I think people should promote any smaller bands on this thread - as they need all the help they can get. 

[Ben7amin_]

37 minutes ago, Beerqueen said:

 

 

I agree with the idea expressed on here before that smaller acts should be announced earlier than the well-known acts so that punters have time to listen to them in advance.

 

Yep 100% ive said the same thing - even if they just dropped 2 names a month from Jan - would be a massive boost for these acts