It's exciting to be less than a month away from prime record release month! I don't know why but so many artists seem to want to release their records in September, and most of the best ones come out then because of it. However, let's see what's in store for us this month leading up to that...



CHILDHOOD - LACUNA
If I'm honest, I didn't actually think too much of Childhood before seeing them live and since seeing them live I still have trouble remembering what their individual songs sound like. However, they put on a good show live and I just hope that this debut record is able to stick with me more when it comes out on the 11th of August.






FKA TWIGS - LP1
If you haven't at least heard this name uttered; I'm not too sure where you've been, but here it is! The highly anticipated debut album from the beautiful FKA Twigs. I really, really hope that it lives up to the hype because if it does, this could easily be featuring in my top 7 albums of the year in December. I suppose we'll just see on the 11th of August.

In case you didn't catch the review of Day 1, you can have a look at that here. As amazing as some of the artists on day one were, I still feel like overall the calibre of shows on day two might just have pipped it slightly...

PANES
Had never heard of these Londoners before Field Day but their ambient vibe started the day off slowly and really didn't manage to make a lasting impression on me. Had I not written their name down, I doubt I'd have remembered seeing them. In terms of their genre, they may be the creme of the crop, they just weren't up my street.
  
THE WYTCHES
This band on the other hand reeeally caught my attention. I'd been hearing lots about The Wytches before Field Day but this was the most I'd ever heard from them and it was brilliant. I actually felt like the festival officially started with this set. Three pretty young guys were able to fill the main stage and impress the whole crowd this early on in their career. Yes.

THE BOHICAS
Really interesting band. A little bit generic and predictable but I couldn't dislike them for it because they were all extremely talented and the set was great! Even had us moshing a little bit towards the end. All in all, I had a lot of fun but I don't see myself making a huge effort to purchase their music any time soon.

CHILDHOOD
For some reason, I always confuse this band with Superfood but once I'd figured out the difference they'd played an impressive set. Ben (lead) had an interesting voice and a slightly intriguing persona that was sort of endearing. Solid set from the Londoners.

TELEGRAM
Again, I always used to confuse this band with Teleman, either way, be it Teleman or Telegram, this was an electric set. There were a lot of high points throughout this set and a couple of their songs stood out to me. Speaking to them briefly afterwards cemented my liking for the band - very nice guys, who play very nice music.

DRENGE
The most draining yet energising set of the entire weekend. It's my third time seeing the boys but their set never gets old. The inevitable mosh pit had formed less than 30 seconds into the set and didn't dwindle at any point. These two are just pure talent and seeing them again has made me that much more excited for their sophomore album.

THE HORRORS
Having now officially seen both Badwan brothers live, I'm not entirely sure who I like best. I do think that I enjoyed Loom's set more, as it was more engaging but this set still had some amazing moments and was the perfect level of good to lead up to Pixies' headline set.

PIXIES
This was it. The headline set to rule them all. No other acts on at this time so pretty much the entire population of the festival was in attendance. Standing pretty much front row meant that I felt like I'd be crushed to death almost every minute of the performance but I didn't care. They were amazing. Their drummer astounded me on every track (loved when he threw his drumstick to Joey mid set) and of course Frank slayed! Paz really held her own too because Lord knows it's no easy task replacing Kim Deal. Excellent set to end an excellent weekend!

I have been super quiet for a while, due to a crazily busy timetable at the moment, but while a had a spare minute, I thought I'd recap on some of the stuff that I've missed over the past week...

ZEDD NEW MUSIC VIDEO "FIND YOU"
After his success with club/party bangers "Clarity" and "Stay The Night", it's only right that Zedd brings out one more to make it a hat-trick. Despite the ridiculously cringe-worthy video, the song is something I can see myself getting into and as it'll be played in clubs, on the radio, etc... it'll be almost impossible to escape. Check it out here.


YOUTH MAN NEW MUSIC VIDEO "WIDE AWAKE"
I've been crazy about Youth Man ever since seeing them here and so after listening to both of their EPs I've just been keeping an eye out for anything else. Now they've put out this new video. I must admit that it is extremely strange but the song is cool nonetheless. Have a watch here.


WIDE EYED ANNOUNCE SPLIT
Whilst we're on the topic of brummy bands, I have to mention that Wide Eyed sadly announced that they were no more yesterday via Twitter. Since watching them here, although it was just the once I had been into them. Will be sad to know that I unfortunately won't have the chance to see them again. Reunion gig maybe?


PENTATONIX COVER PHARRELL'S "HAPPY"
Super acapella group Pentatonix have done it again. Since watching their video of the evolution of Beyoncé here, I've been a  strong supporter. Now they've gone and put their own twist on probably the most contagious song to come out this year. Have a listen here. They also did a full run-through of Beyoncé's new album here.


BRIAN HULL COVERS FROZEN'S "LET IT GO"
So this video has just taken over every news feed and timeline for the past couple of days. YouTuber Brian Hull has put out a video covering Oscar award winning song "Let It Go" from Disney's Frozen - but with a twist. He sings the entire song in different Disney/Pixar characters voices. Hugely entertaining - here.


TOURS GALORE
As per usual, tours being announced left right and centre. A few that have me particularly interested and excited are Tonight Alive, Childhood, New Found Glory, Peace and Kins. There are a bunch more tours springing up and at this rate, before we know it summer will be here.


MR SCRUFF NEW SONG FEAT. DENIS JONES "RENDER ME"
After seeing Mr Scruff play a 6 hour set last week what more could I want but new music of his to jam to? Been going steady for so long and has not disappointed me once. Master of funk continues to impress here - dig it.


Check out some music news from a couple months ago here.