New tracks have been coming out of the woodwork this week. Dog Is Dead actually just released a new EP Fast Food and Jagwar Ma remixed Foals' "Mountain At My Gates". That's all just the tip of the iceberg though...

DIIV - Dopamine
DIIV have actually had this their live setlists since 2014, so I did have the privilege of catching it live at Field Day earlier this year here. In terms of the studio version, I feel like this is definitely a better live track - awesome summer, festival, surfer rock track. It's not a huge change from the tracks on their debut but I can't wait to hear this new record in full! I'm hoping for many more levels on this new DIIV record.



LOWER THAN ATLANTIS - Get Over It
Unlike Half Moon Run, I wasn't actually expecting anything new from LTA any time soon, but the boys are just too good to us! Mike Duce continues to be inspired and bang out new tunes, despite the band's hectic schedule only just starting to slow down (or so I thought).  I like this new one - a touch different to their other material, but still packs just as much of a punch...



NAUGHTY BOY - Runnin' (Lose It All)
Naughty Boy sure knows how to get a good feature artist. You must have big connections to get Beyonce on a track but he's done it, and done it well might I add. This is a big tune - sounds a lot like a Rudimental beat. I'm excited to see what Naughty Boy does with his new record. Maybe even Emeli Sande will come out of hiding.

Although I didn't manage to see as many artists as I did on Saturday, Sunday actually ended up being the most entertaining day in terms of music. Some of the best sets I've seen this whole year, let alone at Field Day....

EAGULLS
I actually think that I might have enjoyed them more here than I did when I caught their headline set here. It just felt a lot more relaxed, the crowd were definitely more responsive and the band really fed off this - absolutely killer set to start off the day.


DIIV
I've been psyched to see this band for ages now, I'm actually a little surprised that I hadn't seen them until now. Either way, they were awesome! Perfect for a summer morning. Their debut album Oshin sounded glorious live and their new songs from the upcoming album sounded just as strong. Of course when the bass riff to "Doused" rang out headbanging kicked into overdrive. I look forward to much more from this band.


MAC DEMARCO
The talk of the weekend! The most charming hillbilly in the world 100%. This felt like the most improvised set of the day. Most of the time it just felt like a jam session, it was so comfortable and personal. Obviously got a little bit rowdy towards the end, with hotdogs and footballs being thrown on stage and Mac being thrown off it - euphoric atmosphere.


PATTI SMITH
Absolute legend. I felt nothing but honoured to be in her presence that day. I just remember saying "it's sad that nobody really sounds like this anymore". Killer set, and it just felt so effortless. It's definitely easy to tell when an artist has been performing for a while - seasoned but fresh. To top it all off, she played the entirety of Horses - yes!


SAVAGES 
Honestly, the best set that I have seen in 2015. I can say that with some confidence. Savages are like a myth. The intensity in the tent was palpable. They're like a band you'd tell people about and they wouldn't believe you. For them to be able to start off a set with "City's Full" already suggests the calibre of their tracks past, present and future. The whole experience just felt spiritual. This is not a band you want to sleep on - outstanding musicians. Also, Jehnny Beth is a marvel to behold - my goodness! 


RIDE 
I didn't really know too much about Ride before seeing them headline but it was a nice way to end a great weekend. Chilled out summer music. Although a lot of their songs sounded very familiar, I'm sure that I haven't heard anything by them before. Cool old/new discovery for me.