Five artists you simply can't miss at Reading 2015

Five Artists You Can’t Miss At Reading Festival 2015

This years headliners may not have caught as many eyes as those in previous years but with Reading Festival around the corner you won’t want to miss out on these artists that are sure to encourage the biggest ruckus of the summer.

Peace

After their triumphant second album, Happy People, the Birmingham quartet proved debut success, In Love, wasn’t a flash in the pan. There’s no worry that flamboyant frontman Harry Koisser’s stage presence won’t fit right into place on the NME/Radio 1 Stage. Faultless pop songs like ‘Lost On Me’ and ‘Money’ rocked last year’s main stage and will not fail to do so this year either. The groove infused “World Pleasure” always makes the setlist and never seizes to disappoint and brings out the best in bassist, Sam Koisser, along with classics from the debut such as “Bloodshake” which see the ‘B-town’ boys at their absolute best. You won’t want to miss these indie kings this August.

Catch them on the NME/Radio 1 Stage on the Friday.  

The Libertines

Having seen the spectacular secret set that wowed Glasto last month it seems as though any doubt that The Libertines may have lost their youthful spark over their prolonged hiatus can be well and truly shunned. Smashing through hits such as ‘Horrorshow’ and ‘Time for Heroes’ rattled the Pyramid Stage, alongside crowd pleaser ‘Don’t Look Back Into The Sun’ which provokes a chillingly euphoric sing-along from a packed crowd. With brand new single ‘Gunga Din’ tested to Worthy Farm and released last week it seems as though new material will be welcomed with open arms. The Libertines will bring shambolic excellence to Reading and Leeds this summer. The infamous duo of Doherty and Barat appears to be stronger than ever, looking genuinely comfortable as a pair, which can’t be said for their previous reunion shows of Alexandra Palace and Hyde Park. The best is yet to come, and that’s why crowds of thousands will flock to the main stage at Reading this year.

Headlining the Main Stage on Sunday to close the festival.

Catfish and the Bottlemen

This four-piece are well and truly swimming in the mainstream post debut album “the Balcony” success. And they’re not shy of big crowds either. Proving their credibility on the Other Stage at Glastonbury in June. Frontman Van McCann wins over the heart of every audience he graces and puts on an unforgettable show, not forgetting to thank the crowd at every possible moment; ever grateful for the band’s well-earned popularity. As repetitive and samey as ‘the Balcony’ may sound in full from the studio, the band pull off all the stops in their live shows to attract large attendances and make the experience memorable.

Be sure to make a stop at the NME/Radio 1 Stage on Saturday.

Jamie T

Having truly mastered the art of the comeback, Jamie Treays is well on the way to conquering the British indie music scene. With LP “Carry on the Grudge” and surprise EP “Magnolia Melancholia” under his belt after his six year break, the young rascal has matured into the artist that his first two LP’s hinted at. Although some of the tracks off of the third record do noticeably lack the edgy anecdotes straight from the streets of Wimbledon that were so loved by his early fans, their live delivery makes up for it. With a Joe Strummer-esque habit of pumping his foot to the beat of the track, Jamie powers through songs live with ‘slurs and ers’ that mean the newer material slots seamlessly in with the classics. Sing-along classics like ‘Sticks ‘n’ Stones”, “The Mans Machine” and “Sheila” will be the highlights of the carnage. Who better to pump the crowd up for the climax of the festival that is the Libertines’ closing set?

The Main Stage on Sunday is the place to be, and make sure not to miss the Cribs or the Maccabees who will be on earlier.

Slaves

Expect the most energetic, mosh-filled set of the weekend to come from the Tunbridge Wells duo Slaves. Sweaty punk rock is their speciality, and their live performances are a master class in just that. The boys from Kent never disappoint and entertainment even includes a memorable display from a certain manta ray, during popular single “Feed the Mantaray”. Chaos is a theme displayed throughout their set, and the electricity is endless. Explosive single “Hey” is a highlight of the set. Off the back of debut “Are You Satisfied?” the men of Kent are as confident as can be. You’ll be showered in beer throughout the set, but you’ll love every second of the riot.

NME/Radio 1 Stage Saturday