Recommend an Act: 2017 Edition

[Quark]

1 hour ago, MattDavies__ said:

Girl Ray were playing on 6 Music as the poster dropped, and I've never listened to them before but they sounded cool.

 

I saw them a few weeks back supporting Teleman in Brighton.  They've got some good tunes, but unfortunately (for me) they had bugger all stage presence. I really hope that a good 6 months of touring will get them more used to playing the stage and maybe give them a bit of confidence as they do sound good.  Fingers crossed.

[Tuna]

43 minutes ago, dentalplan said:

I always think of The Lemon Twigs like in Pokemon when they used to bring out a new one that's a younger one at the start of the evolution chain of an existing one. So it goes Lemon Twigs > Foxygen > MGMT.

I think about this 24/7.

This is why we get fads: because bands, like Pokemon and buses, come in threes.

[jfaragher]

Run The Jewels

Smart hiphop, with massive in-yer-face production on the music, and insane amounts of energy live.

Edited March 30, 2017 by jfaragher

[scrippit]

Andersen .Paak - well worth a listen folks.

[CALAK94]

Had a day of utilising Spotify to the maximum getting a taste for the acts on the lineup that I haven't heard 

came across Mark Lanegan and loving what I'm hearing

blues-typey-acoustic-Americana thing going on....(you'll get my drift)  good though well worth a listen 

[DownboundTrain52]

Most of us on here are well-versed in Mr Herring and co - but for those interested, then Future Islands.

For fans of: Beach House, Passion Pit, The Killers

 

[40 Days]

Ride showing us all exactly how to open an album.

For fans of: Pioneering British rock music.

 

Edited March 30, 2017 by 40 Days

[willsnewman]

Other than those that have already been mentioned, i.e Thundercat, DJ Shadow, RTJ...

I'm going to throw in Joe Goddard.

For fans of: Hot Chip, 2 Bears, synthy beats.

 

[LSF]

Chic - Perhaps an obvious one but wasn't until last week when they were rumoured I realised what tunes they had. I imagine it will be some party when they are on. 

 

 

[dingbat2]

I keep banging on about it but....

For all fans of Electropop and synth music, there really isn't anyone better

And they are going to be in a tent this year, its going to sound amazing

 

 

[guypjfreak]

8 hours ago, mjsell said:

John Peel slot - Debut album will finally be out before G as well.

 

Saw him play somewhere on TV ages ago and thought shit man for one so young he kicks ass.. JP definitely.. Hope he's not too high up the bill tho.. Gives him somewhere to go.. Plus I'll still be sober lol

[Brumbot]

8 hours ago, scrippit said:

Andersen .Paak - well worth a listen folks.

Really liked this. Thanks for the suggestion!

[nickharley]

West Holts, Saturday, pint of brother's in hand, sun beating down (surely). It'll be great!

[reflekting]

Phoenix - they put on an incredible closing set in 2013 in the John Peel tent. 

For fans of - Chvrches and M83 

 

[Deaf Nobby Burton]

Bit of a crap recommendation as he's been around for yonks and played Glastonbury a hatful of times, but if you like your Techno, or variations of Techno, Electronica etc then check out Boys Noise. If you're into that sort of stuff there is no way you wouldn't know who he is, but if not he'll be worth checking out.

You might recognise his early stuff if you ever played GTA - see below. His live show last year was brilliant, he's got a remix due out soon of Justice's Randy too so he's not all banging Techno. Amazing producer and DJ, must have seen him 10+ times.

Early stuff:

more recent:

 

[kalifire]

Ani DiFranco's got a ridiculous amount of material to choose from, but here's a classic.

 

[cidermonkey]

My recommendation for is Badbadnotgood.

 

Jazz with a strong hip hop flavour. Had an album a couple of years ago with  Ghost Face Killah called Sour Soul. Think hip hop to a film noir backing track. Seen them Glastonbury a couple of years ago, covered TNGTS Bugg'n.

Latest album has Samuel T Herring from Future islands on vocals for one of the tracks so expect  possible guest appearance.

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=badbadnotgood+bugg'n&&view=detail&mid=562DFCA000D34B09F283562DFCA000D34B09F283&FORM=VRDGAR

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=badbadnotgood+ray+gun&&view=detail&mid=6A5DCB40C526BAED70DF6A5DCB40C526BAED70DF&FORM=VRDGAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Slavivlad]

9 minutes ago, cidermonkey said:

My recommendation for is Badbadnotgood.

 

Jazz with a strong hip hop flavour. Had an album a couple of years ago with  Ghost Face Killah called Sour Soul. Think hip hop to a film noir backing track. Seen them Glastonbury a couple of years ago, covered TNGTS Bugg'n.

Latest album has Samuel T Herring from Future islands on vocals for one of the tracks so expect  possible guest appearance.

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=badbadnotgood+bugg'n&&view=detail&mid=562DFCA000D34B09F283562DFCA000D34B09F283&FORM=VRDGAR

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=badbadnotgood+ray+gun&&view=detail&mid=6A5DCB40C526BAED70DF6A5DCB40C526BAED70DF&FORM=VRDGAR

Bing? I'm sorry but BING?!

[FrancisH]

Moonlandingz - and hopefully they're playing multiple times across the weekend like Fat Whites did, I'd be all over a 4am slot on the Hell stage for some early morning weirdness before I go to sleep.

Edit: Probably a touch nsfw... unless your job is watching videos of guys in silver codpieces, in which case have at it.

 

Edited March 31, 2017 by FrancisH

[Bradders]

I run a new music site with a couple of mates and we put together this playlist of stuff we recommend. The other guys are both playing the Avalon with their bands, as it happens. Anyway, here it is:

 

[mr gumby]

22 hours ago, tullux said:

the flaming lips.

for fans of ballons, konfetti, childbirthdaypartys

its all in this video

 

 

The very first thing I listened to once I saw the poster, can't wait!

[mr gumby]

First Aid Kit.

Missed them last time they played, chuffed to see them back. They'd better not clash with Flaming Lips!

For fans of: Countryish folk, female voice harmonies, Wicker Man inspired videos.

 

[chatty]

57 minutes ago, FrancisH said:

Moonlandingz - and hopefully they're playing multiple times across the weekend like Fat Whites did, I'd be all over a 4am slot on the Hell stage for some early morning weirdness before I go to sleep.

Edit: Probably a touch nsfw... unless your job is watching videos of guys in silver codpieces, in which case have at it.

 

Just been giving their album a thourough listen through the last couple of days and its brilliant. Best new album Ive heard so far this year. My mates went to see them last week (would have joined but was my sons birthday) and said they were tremendous live so Im stoked to catch them for the first time here. 

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

1 hour ago, FrancisH said:

Moonlandingz - and hopefully they're playing multiple times across the weekend like Fat Whites did, I'd be all over a 4am slot on the Hell stage for some early morning weirdness before I go to sleep.

Edit: Probably a touch nsfw... unless your job is watching videos of guys in silver codpieces, in which case have at it.

 

I'm always cautious when I see an act with a "z" at the end of their name for fear of it being a pathetic EDM duo or weak grime artist but I like this a lot

[scrippit]

12 hours ago, Brumbot said:

Really liked this. Thanks for the suggestion!

Malibu is a great album. If you liked that, have a look at this: