We made a list (for a change) of bands/artists that SHOULD have been announced for Reading and Leeds festival.
1) Mac Demarco
As much as we all love bands such as Royal Blood, Metallica and FIDLAR who all get the crowd moving, it would have been nice to have the chilled presence of Mac Demarco at R&L festival. With such a large following on Twitter and 3 albums under his dungarees and striped top sleeves, he would have been a strong crowd pleaser.
2) Foals
It has been two years since Foals last played at R&L festival and after that short gap a return to the main stage would have been a treat. The band have definitely gathered a larger fan base after the commercial success of 'Holy Fire' which was only released a short while before their slot at R&L 2013. And with rumours of another album surely a festival performance would be a great place to sample new tracks and tease the crowd? Just a thought.
3) The Vaccines
Yes The Vaccines. The Vaccines who recently just performed at Radio 1's Big Weekend. The Vaccines whose 3rd album 'English Graffiti' has just been released. After their first performance at R&L in 2011, wouldn't it be nice if they came and played for us again. A headline slot in NME Stage would be perfect, a large yet protected tent incase that typical English weather came. Also relatively small in comparison to the main stage so that you can move and dance more I.e mosh pit and just have a good time.
4) Alex Turner Acoustic Set
Imagine the setting. You are stood watching the sunset into the fields, standing with the people you love most and listening to the acoustic version of Piledriver Waltz. Wouldn't that be perfect. An acoustic set from Alex Turner would make many hearts beat faster than ever before. You could go as far to say that a joint performance from Miles Kane would be a treat as well. A perfect set that would calm down a few people before they went and watched the more louder acts on stage.
5) Johnny Marr
Johnny Fuckin Marr. The guitar God. With two albums under his sleeve and not to mention The Smiths discography, Johnny Marr could play any song he wanted to and the majority of festival attenders would watch him. Simply because he is the coolest man alive.
6) FKA Twigs
Some says she sounds weird. Those few some would be incredibly wrong. FKA Twigs, the lyrical enchantress has done little in terms of performances at R&L and R&L have done little in having an artist who is similar to her. FKA Twigs is definitely different than any act at R&L this year, they are missing out on something magical here.
7) Jagwar Ma
The Australian groovy performers should have defiantly been booked for this festival. After the success of their debut album 'Howlin' in 2013, this band would have been a crowd pleaser and a strong contender for best band to listen to in the sun.
8) Lana Del Rey
Ahh the Queen of Rock and Roll. After her performance at Glastonbury last year, the whole audience was in awe of her work. With two albums and a third one on its way, Lana could have easily gotten a slot on the main stage. Her smooth, sexual voice will sadly be missed from this years festival, which is a shame because Lana evidently similar to FKA Twigs is very different to any acts who are on this years lineup.
9) MGMT
You can't forget the cool MGMT who always remind you of your youth when you listen to 'Kids'. They are simply magical and to hear these perform live would act as a spiritual and emotional source of happiness. Just imagine how amazing 'Electric Feel' is live.
10) Superfood
After their debut album being released last year, many of us were shocked to hear that they wouldn't be playing this years festival. Songs like 'You Can Believe' and 'Mood Bomb' would have. Even perfect in the sunshine. Where are you hiding Superfood?
The full lineup which includes The Libertines, Jamie T, Catfish and The Bottlemen and many more can be seen here www.leedsfestival.com or www.readingfestival.com where you can purchase your ticket!
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