Bicep vs Pet Shop Boys ?

[mrfunk]

I have seen PSB, many moons ago at Glasto.. Im a true electronica Orbital/Underworld fan , but find Bicep's Isles album quite flat..Also balancing the fact that I'm sure we will have another horrendous collab PSB with Olly from years years (such a contrast in talent to Mr Tennant) I welcome objective thoughts... GO !

[Leyrulion]

You can't compare the album to a live show for an electronic act like bicep. lt's a very different experience. Try watching some of the live stuff on YouTube to help decide.

Edited June 14, 2022 by Leyrulion

[Crumbleflaps]

Kendrick

[sime]

Pet Shop Boys. They are going to be a real festival highlight for me. Can't wait!

[squirrelarmy]

Definitely PSB. Grew up listening to their music, no idea if I’ll get a chance to see them play again. 
 

Bicep will be a lot easier to see again another time. 

[Stokesy10]

One of many (the most in my 7 visits) hellish clashes. Bicep for me, I think. West Holts has swayed my decision. 

[Bennykill]

This is the biggest clash of the festival for me. I really wanted to see Bicep but The Dreamworld tour the Pet Shop Boys are bringing to Glastonbury is amazing. Hit after hit after hit. I will be watching it again. 

[lebenski]

Sunday headliners are massively disappointing for me.  Considered both of these but Pet Shop Boys are gonna be a slog aside from 2 or 3 songs and Bicep are just a bit.. tedious.  Maybe Courtney Barnett up at The Park. 

[jparx]

If Pulitzer Kenny wasn’t on el pointo, Bicep would be the place to be. Perfect act/stage/slot combo.

[zahidf]

Saw Bicep at Wide awake, so PSB for me

[Avalon_Fields]

Has to be Pet Shop Boys, for the endless hits. In my opinion the true legends of Glastonbury 2022. Of course I’d like to see both! 

[Dales]

Pet Shop Boys.

You will always get plenty of chances to catch Bicep at other events.

[NickM45]

I'm doing half and half Other Stage to WH is not that long of a walk - Bicep first, finale with PSB.

[ilovelanegan]

8 minutes ago, NickM45 said:

I'm doing half and half Other Stage to WH is not that long of a walk - Bicep first, finale with PSB.

I've done this before (Portishead and Chic) - doable in dry weather

[gigpusher]

On the basis of ticket prices and frequency of touring (coupled with the fact that if you are not keen on the latest album which will no doubt make up a chunk of the set) I would have to plump for PSB 

[4AssedMonkey]

11 minutes ago, NickM45 said:

I'm doing half and half Other Stage to WH is not that long of a walk - Bicep first, finale with PSB.

I know a lot of people do "half sets" where there's a clash/overlap and leave one to see part or most of another but to me it feels a bit odd.  Only did it once and just I got out of earshot of the first set, my fave song came on.  Then I arrived at the next one having missed 2/3 songs at the start and was right at the back of the crowd.  Kind of felt like the worst of both worlds.

[Crazyfool01]

definately PSBS for me as my best mate is a superfan .... might not end up watching it with him though sadly as he will likely be watching it with someone who I have no desire to talk to again .... who's coming on a sunday ticket .... will enjoy it anyway ... but a slightly awkward situation 

[FloorFiller]

I’ll be at Kendrick, but I’d choose PSB out of these two. Bicep will be touring anywhere and everywhere for a long time now and be at Glastonbury again in like two years probably, whereas PSB don’t tour as often and don’t have as much time left in them and this will probably be their last go at the festival, plus PSB will be an absolute bangerfest.

[dotdash79]

Deliberately went to watch Bicep last December as I thought this might happen so going to see PSB. 

[Mardy]

Pet Shop Boys. Greatest , most consistently brilliant singles band ever. This set will be a 90 minute masterclass in how to write poignant, heartbreaking, joyous songs in a magical 3 minute pop single.

Che Guevara and Debussy to a disco beat

Cannot fucking wait.

[JoeyT]

It was something I was unsure of for a bit but having looked at the set lists the PSB have been running with recently it really is a no brainier.

Bicep will be good I’m in no doubt about it but PSB will be special.

Edited June 14, 2022 by JoeyT

[K2SO]

Hear me out... Charli XCX.

[Jay Pee]

It's a no brainer really IMHO. PSB for the reason that many have stated. Bicep will be back again and again and again. 

It's like the choice in 2016 about going to see Underworld on West Holts. Up against Disclosure and Muse (I think). Disclosure would be back. Muse are mehhh. Would Underworld be back to headline? 

First time they had played in 17 years. It's important to work the equations when making decisions

[mrfunk]

2 minutes ago, Jay Pee said:

It's a no brainer really IMHO. PSB for the reason that many have stated. Bicep will be back again and again and again. 

It's like the choice in 2016 about going to see Underworld on West Holts. Up against Disclosure and Muse (I think). Disclosure would be back. Muse are mehhh. Would Underworld be back to headline? 

First time they had played in 17 years. It's important to work the equations when making decisions

I think you have a point there, hence I saw Underworld, and what a gig !

[Jay Pee]

Just now, mrfunk said:

I think you have a point there, hence I saw Underworld, and what a gig !

Amen Bro. Got the set ripped and watch back quite a lot after a J. Makes me cry every time. Just so fucking ace