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

[dingbat2]

A not so great video i did last night at WH Lung...

 

[Ben7amin_]

Having seen they are supporting Fountains at the moment reminded me to big up Sorry -  there second album Any wear but here is absolutely incredible - Check out Keys to the city 

[GhostOfMaurice]

There's a Welsh band called NoGoodBoyo that I'd like to see at Glastonbury. They'd be a good fit, I think. 

[TheBoz]

Love threads like this. 

 

High Vis are my contribution I don't think have been mentioned yet. They blend a genres between punk and some more indie melodies. Would have been perfect in WG, but could also work on the Truth stage. 

[Ben7amin_]

3 minutes ago, TheBoz said:

Love threads like this. 

 

High Vis are my contribution I don't think have been mentioned yet. They blend a genres between punk and some more indie melodies. Would have been perfect in WG, but could also work on the Truth stage. 

 

They played Woodsies this year in between Kneecap & Manaquin Pussy in an absolute solid start to the day for Woodsies.  I didnt get there till MP myself - but heard rave reviews about their performance. 

[TheBoz]

1 hour ago, Ben7amin_ said:

 

They played Woodsies this year in between Kneecap & Manaquin Pussy in an absolute solid start to the day for Woodsies.  I didnt get there till MP myself - but heard rave reviews about their performance. 

 

I wasn't at the festival this year so didn't pay too much attention to the line up but that sounds incredible! Woodsies line up in 2023 was solid too with Murder Capital and Shame on early. 

[Ben7amin_]

10 minutes ago, TheBoz said:

 

I wasn't at the festival this year so didn't pay too much attention to the line up but that sounds incredible! Woodsies line up in 2023 was solid too with Murder Capital and Shame on early. 

YEah I was at the MC - Shame double header it was brilliant - if not a bit Sweaty -  Left a few friends all but passed out in the shade of the hedge row while a few of us went in. 

 

To be fair on High Vis - though they were on the poster they are probably small enough to get away with doing 2 in a row 

[CantWaitForGlasto22]

Enjoying listening to Our Girl this morning - thanks for the tip @CharlotteB  Caught about half of Big Moon’s set in ‘23 and really enjoyed it but had sort of forgotten about them, which I now feel bad about! Hopefully either (both?) bands there next year 

[CharlotteB]

33 minutes ago, CantWaitForGlasto22 said:

Enjoying listening to Our Girl this morning - thanks for the tip @CharlotteB  Caught about half of Big Moon’s set in ‘23 and really enjoyed it but had sort of forgotten about them, which I now feel bad about! Hopefully either (both?) bands there next year 

 

I missed their surprise set at William's Green a few years back. Gutted about that!

[dougal1]

Would love to see bby 

[Ben7amin_]

20 hours ago, CantWaitForGlasto22 said:

Enjoying listening to Our Girl this morning - thanks for the tip @CharlotteB  Caught about half of Big Moon’s set in ‘23 and really enjoyed it but had sort of forgotten about them, which I now feel bad about! Hopefully either (both?) bands there next year 

 

Big Moon showed up on the Truck fest line up so there is the first small step towards it - 

[Ben7amin_]

Been listening to Chalk this week who are currently supporting Sprints, very nice kind of industrial punky -  (im rubbish at descriptions) 

[Dark Star]

24 minutes ago, Ben7amin_ said:

Been listening to Chalk this week who are currently supporting Sprints, very nice kind of industrial punky -  (im rubbish at descriptions) 

 

That's a fair description. They're a great band. Adore, who are supporting some dates, are worth a listen too. So many great bands out of Ireland at the moment. 

[Ben7amin_]

17 minutes ago, Dark Star said:

 

That's a fair description. They're a great band. Adore, who are supporting some dates, are worth a listen too. So many great bands out of Ireland at the moment. 

 

Its absolutely bonkers isnt it - If you factor in dance aswell. - its a Boom!   This time last year i was screaming to everyone to listen to NewDad - vive la Ireland right now.

 

Il check out Adore aswell thanks 

[panda97]

On 11/20/2024 at 7:48 PM, CantWaitForGlasto22 said:

English Teacher - mentioned above already but gets my vote too. Saw them on Leftfield last year and they were brilliant. Now won the Mercury prize for their debut album. Really hope to see them back next year on a bigger stage. Woodsies maybe?

 

The K’s - their set early at Woodsies was one of my favourites in 2024. Indie rock. High energy and some really catchy tunes that get stuck in your head. Again, hope to see them back. Don’t let the silly band name put you off 
 

Wunderhorse - saw them in 2023 in a similar early Woodsies slot to The K’s last year, and have seen them a couple of times since. Indie rock.  They are supporting Sam Fender at the O2 next month, and their second album is now out. Really hope to see them on The Other stage maybe? Seems like they are ready for a bigger stage. 

 

SPRINTS - mentioned above too but agree they are worth checking out. Hopefully on a bigger stage than Leftfield next year. 
 

49th & Main - caught these guys in an early slot at the Acoustic stage of all places in 2022. Indie pop duo from Kilkenny. One of my favourite sets that year and have listened to their music a lot since. Would love to see them back again. They’ve released a new album and EP since then so would love to see them back on the farm. 

 

 

Very much agree on English Teacher, SPRINTS and especially Wunderhorse, one of my favourite bands

Although they are headlining Ally Pally now so not sure how much longer they can be considered a smaller band, definitely would expect to see them on a bigger stage or very high up on a smaller one

[panda97]

Adding some names I don't think I have seen mentioned in the thread yet

Spanish Love Songs - Midwest Emo/Punk band, I don't think they've ever played before but put on a great live show.

 

Tommy Lefroy - Indie Pop with some minor folk vibes.

 

Crawlers - Soft rock band from Liverpool. Played Left Field in 2023. 

Friko - Phenomenal indie rock band, remind me of Arcade Fire. Have only played a handful of UK shows. Their album from earlier this year is one of my highest rated albums (of 500+ new releases I've listened to)

 

Lola Young - R&B inspired pop artist from South London. Again, another one of my favourite albums of 2024. Played Glasto in 2022 on Silver Hayes.

 

Big Special - Post Punk duo, they did play Left Field this year though. 

[Quark]

On 11/20/2024 at 11:22 PM, TheSheriff said:

This seems to be the thread to mention the brilliant Pastel, wonderful band based out of South Wales via Manchester. Cracking Shoegaze band that got on the bill at Liam’s Knebworth shows. Debut album coming out soon. For fans of Ride, The Verve etc.

If you like Pastel, have you come across Affleck's Palace?  Their frontman founded the Spike Island label that Pastel are on, they're very much inspired by Stone Roses (almost to the point of imitation) but they've got some good tunes and they're decent live

[Quark]

Right, lesser known stuff I'd love to see get a slot.

 

Nabihah Iqbal - her album Dreamer was one of my top picks of 2023.  Part dream pop, part electronica, it's absolutely fantastic stuff (IMO). Think she'd be a great fit early on The Park. Suggested Track - This World Couldn't See Us

 

Youth Sector - Brighton 5 piece, indie post-punk kind of sound. Great fun live, and really growing into their sound.  Elements of Talking Heads, Devo and other odds and sods.  Bass player is top notch, spiky guitars, highly recommend. Suggested Track - No Fanfare

 

Swim School - Scottish 3-piece pop punk. Suggested Track - How It Should Be

 

The Beths - mentioned on the down under thread, 4 piece indie from NZ.  Jangly guitars, great harmonies, bittersweet lyrics. Hopefully they'll be in the UK.  Suggested Track - Little Death

 

Nature TV - Brighton 4 piece indie, quite 70s vibe radio rock. Suggested Track - Gracie

 

CVC - Welsh 70s inspired stoner radio rock. Suggested Track - Good Morning Vietnam

[TheSheriff]

19 minutes ago, Quark said:

If you like Pastel, have you come across Affleck's Palace?  Their frontman founded the Spike Island label that Pastel are on, they're very much inspired by Stone Roses (almost to the point of imitation) but they've got some good tunes and they're decent live

Yeah I know Afflecks Palace they are ok, but think Pastel and Thrillhouse both on SOSI label are stronger musically 

[Quark]

7 minutes ago, TheSheriff said:

Yeah I know Afflecks Palace they are ok, but think Pastel and Thrillhouse both on SOSI label are stronger musically 

I'll give Pastel another listen, didnt grab me first time round but imagine they've developed a bit since then