ROCK WERCHTER 2012

the line-up I forgot to check.

A host of names will perform this weekend at Belgium's renowned rock festival 'Werchter'. Containing the likes of M83, Anna Calvi, Perfume Genius, the xx, Alabama Shakes, The Maccabees, My Morning Jacket, even The Cure to name but a few. After hearing from friends who visited a few years back I've never followed up the festival just due to its Belgian location, but with a line-up as current, as well as classical it seems to offer a strong and diverse festival. 

Listen below to the best of the bunch:

 

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dark party

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hereford

Molly Wolly

Mother & Sister

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tanglewood
/ollie

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tanglewood

 V I D E O

Slow Club fan Daniel Radcliffe stars in their latest single 'Beginners' of their latest album 'Paradise'. After seeing Slow Club several year ago as a support for Los Campesinos I was instantly hooked on this perfectly tuned, tight and punchy British band. The harmonies of both Charles Watson and Rebecca Taylor are always an ease to listen too and the new record although in my opinion not as addictive as the previous one still offers some superbly constructed songs. The latest video staring the globally recognisable actor is one that excels Radcliffe's performance skills as well as a brilliant example of creative and immersive filming. Definately worth a listen and a watch, if not just to witness Potter being a drunkard in a pub.

N E W      M U S I C

splashh

Hackney band, Splashh are the latest to reach the eyes and ears of the public. With only a few songs available to listen to online these brit-pop classics are set for a good future. With indulgent and immersive vocals paired with steady drums and grungy guitar chords, they offer a distinct sound. A band that follow a chill-wave-esque genre offer something different to the likes of Wild Nothing & Warpaint. The guardian labelled them as 'fuzzy surf/garage' but I'd label them as a grungy chillwave band. A band to definately listen to and keep an eye out for. Listen below to 'All I Wanna Do' and be sure to check out more of the band's record via soundcloud, also below.