Death From Above 1979

[Dora]

For me,their new album isn't a million miles away from band of skulls and I thoroughly enjoyed their set on the other during the day. Is there not scope for this?

[dentalplan]

I can't say I see the similarity.

They could play early on the Other Stage but I would expect everyone wanting to see them is willing against it. They're a punk rock band and obviously the smaller the venue, the better the atmosphere. Soberly standing around in the sun tapping your foot isn't something to be hoped for.

[FloorFiller]

3rd down JP seems about right to me. DFA in there and then hop over to the Pyramid for Kanye.

Yep that is very much what I'm hoping for. Please don't sub JP meaning I'll have to miss the end, if not all of them

[willutalk]

Fucking stoked on these guys. Will definitely go out my way to see them! One of those bands who unfortunately are not recognised by the majority, but are just click very well with some people.

[Brave Sir Robin]

The energy and intensity of their Electric Ballroom show was phenomenal. Be prepared for some serious moshing! JPT's the only place they'd get near that atmosphere. Outside chance of Park, a la Dinosaur Jr, but I doubt it.

[Ipayne]

Well, very chuffed that there isn't any major clash with anything I want to see as these are the band I'm probably most looking forward to. Looks like I may be going this alone, but the plan is go over to the Other after they've finished to catch a bit of Ben Howard (bit of a contrast to DFA!) then onto the Pyramid to watch Kanye. Perfect Saturday night for me though there isn't anyone through the day on Saturday I'm particularly excited for as of yet so that'll be the day for discovering alot of stuff.

[mungo57]

DFA 1979 are excellent live. If people get into it it will be fucking brilliant. I'm planning to watch the 2nd half of the act before to get a good spot for them.

Edited June 4, 2015 by mungo57

[The Placid Casual]

I've got plenty of time between Burt and these, so that'll be time spent getting food and getting into the crowd.

[sjseabass]

I can't decide whether to go to Courtney Barnett on William's Green or not. Cos that'll be ace, but it'll only give me 25 minutes to trek from WG to John Peel and get a good spot for my absolute must-sees of the whole festival...

Edited June 4, 2015 by theevilfridge

[FuzzyDunlop]

I really want to see them, but they clash with Texas and Gaz Coombes.

Im going to see where I am at the time and come to a decision.

[mungo57]

I really want to see them, but they clash with Texas and Gaz Coombes.

Im going to see where I am at the time and come to a decision.

Go see DFA, you know you want to

[FuzzyDunlop]

Go see DFA, you know you want to

You are right, I do!

Gaz Coombes actually clashes with the Sleaford Mods (Who I am definitely seeing)

Edited June 4, 2015 by FuzzyDunlop

[gluther]

I can't decide whether to go to Courtney Barnett on William's Green or not. Cos that'll be ace, but it'll only give me 25 minutes to trek from WG to John Peel and get a good spot for my absolute must-sees of the whole festival...

I'm in the same situation. 25 minutes is enough time though, right?

[evilduck]

25 minutes should be fine if you get a wriggle on.

Bit annoyed these clash with the Maccabees but it's a no-brainer really. I'll be attempting to drag most of my group along too as I reckon they will enjoy it. DFA dance party at the front!

[Ipayne]

As I've never been I was wondering what the likelihood is of there being DFA T-shirts on sale at the festival? I've heard there isn't a merch stand for each of the main stages like some other festivals. Cheers

[mungo57]

DFA dance party at the front!

I am up for that.

If they open with Right on Frankenstein I will lose my shit and go mental. Although my favourite all time song of theirs is Blood on Your Hands and they haven't played that for fuck knows how long!

[mungo57]

You are right, I do!

Gaz Coombes actually clashes with the Sleaford Mods (Who I am definitely seeing)

I still really don't get Sleaford Mods, I have tried and tried and I still don't understand it! I agree with most of what the main guy says but can't get my head around why he needs a man with a backing track, shellsuit and a can

[FloorFiller]

saw them at Primavera and they were fantastic - much better than i was expecting actually. they're unfortunately clashing with Todd Terje at Glastonbury so that's a no brainer for me (party at West Holts vs cramped in to the JP) but i highly recommend them for anybody who hasn't seen them. they'll have the tent bouncing

[mungo57]

they'll have the tent bouncing

I hope so.

Seen them a few times with barely even any crowd movement. I hate London crowds.

[trainwreck]

v sad about the Todd Terje clash.

[Bignews]

It looks like I'm going alone, can't wait though!

[home to you]

saw them at Primavera and they were fantastic - much better than i was expecting actually.

Aye, I went in with low expectations but they were phenomenal. Now I have to decide between them, Todd Terje & Palma Violets... grrr

[FloorFiller]

Aye, I went in with low expectations but they were phenomenal. Now I have to decide between them, Todd Terje & Palma Violets... grrr

it was the one time at the festival when i thought 'man i wish this was a tented venue rather than open air stage'. my friend unfortunately got a tad too drunk towards the end so i missed the last song looking after him, but everything before that was brilliant. new songs sit so well with the old stuff

[mungo57]

been looking at a few setlists from recently - I see they have stopped playing Crystal Ball...... this is criminal!

[Tigerdragon]

Saw these at reading one year. Crowd where I was didn't seem to enjoy it. Lots of people waiting for the Streets last show.