So today the next part of the Reading & Leeds line-up was announced with the likes of Foals, Disclosure, Nothing But Thieves and Two Door Cinema Club announced. But who else is going to be announced? We have no idea but here's who we want to be announced!
Frightened Rabbit
Okay this ones a bit on me. One of my favourite bands of all time, releasing their 5th album this year would them to be booked (hint hint festival organisers)
Frank Turner
If Frank showed up this year it would be his 10th year in a row and after headlining the Festival Republic stage last year we can only hope he goes further up the order again this year!
The Milk
Another one I'm being slightly optimistic for, but after their stunning album received huge critical acclaim last year making it as one of BBC 6 Musics albums of the year, who would blame the Festval organisers for booking them!
The Last Shadow Puppets
With a new album due in April and their new single 'Bad Habits' reviving memories of their epic 2007 debut hopefully Miles and Alex will make an appearance at this years festival.
Fat White Family
Another band with a new album due and going on tour in March could they be bringing their roudy set to R&L
Modern Baseball
After being announced last year but unable to play due to illness and with a new album on the horizon, they;ll hopefully be able to make it this year!
Wolf Alice
After storming 2015, it seems the next logical step is for Wolf Alice to be bumped up the order a bit at R&L. With huge UK, EU and US tours coming up we can only hope they end their summer ar Reading & Leeds.
Tame Impala
The huge success of the album Currents as propelled Tame Impala far up the musical pecking order and hopefully into the forefront of festival organisers minds.
Jack Garratt
After winning BBC's Sound Of 2016, it does look like 2016 could be Jack Garratt's year. I saw him perform at last years festival and he was stunning and with his album 'Phase' due in February, hopefully he'll make an appearance at R&L again this year.
Catfish & The Bottlemen
After a stunning, tent filling performance in 2015, Catfish look set for a bigger slot this year, especially with a new album rumoured to be on the horizon, we can't wait.
Bloc Party
Headlining the NME awards tour in 2016, Bloc Party look dead set to play the NME stage at R&L/
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Thursday, 28 January 2016
Friday, 1 January 2016
Stereo Brain Music Awards 2015 Winners
Breakout Band Of 2015
This was a really tough one, some amazing acts have broken out this year. But the winner for us has to be Slaves. With numerous appearances on Radio 1's Live Lounge, a killer debut album and bringing punk back to the public eye and to a younger generation. Not to mention we saw them 3 times! A great year for Slaves, they deserve this one
Debut Album Of The Year
Again another tough choice with Wolf Alice, Kagoule and Jamie XX all producing stunning debuts but this one goes to 'Are You Satisfied' by Slaves. Thoroughly deserved, a wonderful album!
Best Festival Performance Of The Year
This was definitely the toughest decision. Some incredible performances at some amazing festivals but for us it had to be the Foals secret set at Reading Festival. An amazing set, absolutely blew us away (and a tip of the cap to Slaves who had to follow it).
Album Of The Year
Now. The Big One.
In 3rd Place.... 'The Mindsweep' by Enter Shikari. Building on an already awesome discography this album was beautiful, angry music to our ears.
In 2nd Place... 'Favourite Worry' by The Milk. Not one everyone will own, but an incredible album; soulful, interessting, different. Everything you could want in a nice chilled out album.
But the winner, making it 3 out of 4 awards is 'Are You Satisfied' by Slaves. An awesome album, what more can I say!!
This was a really tough one, some amazing acts have broken out this year. But the winner for us has to be Slaves. With numerous appearances on Radio 1's Live Lounge, a killer debut album and bringing punk back to the public eye and to a younger generation. Not to mention we saw them 3 times! A great year for Slaves, they deserve this one
Debut Album Of The Year
Again another tough choice with Wolf Alice, Kagoule and Jamie XX all producing stunning debuts but this one goes to 'Are You Satisfied' by Slaves. Thoroughly deserved, a wonderful album!
Best Festival Performance Of The Year
This was definitely the toughest decision. Some incredible performances at some amazing festivals but for us it had to be the Foals secret set at Reading Festival. An amazing set, absolutely blew us away (and a tip of the cap to Slaves who had to follow it).
Album Of The Year
Now. The Big One.
In 3rd Place.... 'The Mindsweep' by Enter Shikari. Building on an already awesome discography this album was beautiful, angry music to our ears.
In 2nd Place... 'Favourite Worry' by The Milk. Not one everyone will own, but an incredible album; soulful, interessting, different. Everything you could want in a nice chilled out album.
But the winner, making it 3 out of 4 awards is 'Are You Satisfied' by Slaves. An awesome album, what more can I say!!
Tuesday, 22 December 2015
Album Of The Year pt.2
So it's 10 days until we reveal who won our Album Of The Year.
But today we take our (very) long list and reduce it to a short list of 10 who could win the award, here we go:
Positive Songs For Negative People // Frank Turner
This his 6th studio album, Frank has again surpassed himself on this one. A Fantastic albu that just grows on you and takes so many emotional highs and lows it's impossible to ignore!
Our full review from the release here
The Mindsweep // Enter Shikari
Enter Shikari never dissapoint but this album is just fantastic. Simultaneously getting heavier and more electronic whith very political lyrics, it ticks every box. We love it!
Are You Satisfied? // Slaves
Again another incredible album. Slaves debut album has taken 2015 by storm and helped punk rock rear its ugly head in the public eye once again. With 3 fantastic performances on Radio 1 live lounge to get under their bel as well, it's been a fantastic year for the kent duo.
Favourite Worry // The Milk
A very different album to that of Slaves and Enter Shikari. Soulful. Smooth. Catchy. A brilliant album nonetheless, following on from a frantic first album this is an incredible addition to the discography and I can't wait to see what the band do next. A brilliant album also one of BBC 6 Musics albums of the year, worthy of winning any award.
Read our full review here.
Key Markets // Sleaford Mods
A truly divisive album this one, raw and political it doesnt tug at the heart strings. It just says what needs to be said and lyrically brilliant (if a bit explicit) in every song.
White Men Are Black Men Too // Young Fathers
I feel like we've covered an odd selection of genres in this list added to by the Scottish genre breaking tunes of Young Fathers. Having won the mercury prize in 2014 with a stunning debut, this has been a fantastic follow up. An inventive and interesting albu, with some fanastic songs.
What Went Down // Foals
Foals have taken 2015 by storm; an amazing secret set at Reading Festival and a killer new album. Topped to headline many festivals in 2016 this album might be what propels them from a good band to a great one.
My Love Is Cool // Wolf Alice
Another band who, like Slaves, have exploded into the public eye. They owned the summer busting out incredible festiival show after incredible festival show. Not only that their album is catchy and takes the world of indie in a slightl different direction - hopefully far far away from the direction bands like Years & Years are taking it.
Urth // Kagoule
Grungy and miserable is the tone of Kagoule's debut album and we love it. Reaching the top 10 in the vinyl charts this album has made its rounds this year amd there's a good reason why.
That's The Spirit // Bring Me The Horizon
Every album BMTH release they impress me more and more, adapting their style, making it reach a wider audience while still maintaining their original style. Being on before Metallica at Reading & Leeds is not something you'd expect from a band that started as a hardcore band. The new album has reached a wider audience and propelled them up to a much more prominent position amongst the metal elite.
But today we take our (very) long list and reduce it to a short list of 10 who could win the award, here we go:
Positive Songs For Negative People // Frank Turner
This his 6th studio album, Frank has again surpassed himself on this one. A Fantastic albu that just grows on you and takes so many emotional highs and lows it's impossible to ignore!
Our full review from the release here
The Mindsweep // Enter Shikari
Enter Shikari never dissapoint but this album is just fantastic. Simultaneously getting heavier and more electronic whith very political lyrics, it ticks every box. We love it!
Are You Satisfied? // Slaves
Again another incredible album. Slaves debut album has taken 2015 by storm and helped punk rock rear its ugly head in the public eye once again. With 3 fantastic performances on Radio 1 live lounge to get under their bel as well, it's been a fantastic year for the kent duo.
Favourite Worry // The Milk
A very different album to that of Slaves and Enter Shikari. Soulful. Smooth. Catchy. A brilliant album nonetheless, following on from a frantic first album this is an incredible addition to the discography and I can't wait to see what the band do next. A brilliant album also one of BBC 6 Musics albums of the year, worthy of winning any award.
Read our full review here.
Key Markets // Sleaford Mods
A truly divisive album this one, raw and political it doesnt tug at the heart strings. It just says what needs to be said and lyrically brilliant (if a bit explicit) in every song.
White Men Are Black Men Too // Young Fathers
I feel like we've covered an odd selection of genres in this list added to by the Scottish genre breaking tunes of Young Fathers. Having won the mercury prize in 2014 with a stunning debut, this has been a fantastic follow up. An inventive and interesting albu, with some fanastic songs.
What Went Down // Foals
Foals have taken 2015 by storm; an amazing secret set at Reading Festival and a killer new album. Topped to headline many festivals in 2016 this album might be what propels them from a good band to a great one.
My Love Is Cool // Wolf Alice
Another band who, like Slaves, have exploded into the public eye. They owned the summer busting out incredible festiival show after incredible festival show. Not only that their album is catchy and takes the world of indie in a slightl different direction - hopefully far far away from the direction bands like Years & Years are taking it.
Urth // Kagoule
Grungy and miserable is the tone of Kagoule's debut album and we love it. Reaching the top 10 in the vinyl charts this album has made its rounds this year amd there's a good reason why.
That's The Spirit // Bring Me The Horizon
Every album BMTH release they impress me more and more, adapting their style, making it reach a wider audience while still maintaining their original style. Being on before Metallica at Reading & Leeds is not something you'd expect from a band that started as a hardcore band. The new album has reached a wider audience and propelled them up to a much more prominent position amongst the metal elite.
Sunday, 6 December 2015
Stereo Brain Best Of 2015 Awards
We've already told you about our album of the year shortlist. Time to announce who's up for our other awards.
Breakout Band Of 2015 Award:
So much choice here, but we've tried to narrow it down as much as possible... So up for this we have
So much choice here, but we've tried to narrow it down as much as possible... So up for this we have
- Wolf Alice
- Slaves
- Sleaford Mods
- Nothing But Thieves
- Pretty Vicious
- Rat Boy
- Jack Garratt
Best Debut Album Of 2015 Award:
Again so much choice from so many different areas but here we go
- My Love Is Cool // Wolf Alice
- In Colour // Jamie XX
- Urth // Kagoule
- Communion // Years & Years
- Nothing But Thieves // Nothing But Thieves
- Are You Satisfied? // Slaves
Best Festival Performance Award:
After trawling through all the footage from Reading & Leeds, Glastonbury, Isle Of Wight etc... here's what we could find:
- Kanye West (Glastonbury)
- Florence + The Machine (Glastonbury )
- Chemical Brothers (Bestival)
- Bring Me The Horizon (Reading & Leeds)
- Jamie T (Glastonbury)
- Slaves (Reading & Leeds)
- Muse (Download)
- Wolf Alice (Reading & Leeds)
- Foals (Reading & Leeds)
Let us know your favourite!
Saturday, 5 December 2015
Album Of The Year
Before the 31st of December this going to be reduced slowly. Let us know who you think should win (or if we missed any) in the comments section below.
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