So it’s been long enough now that I better get to it and actually write my Reading Festival review and my personal top 10 bands of the weekend.

10. Justice

I had a lot of fun seeing Justice just as when I caught them at Coachella earlier in the year. They dragged it out a bit at the end. And I only really love their two most catchy songs but as a late night tent headliner when you’re pretty drunk there isn’t too much better. A good choice to close the NME Tent though had nowhere near the crowd of “co-headliners” Two Door Cinema Club before them. There were better bands out there, and bands who’s music is much more appealing to me, but I had a great time ending the Festival to Justice and I’d happily go see them again at another Festival.

9. Of Monsters And Men

Set for huge things and drawing a huge crowd (considering they were the first band on that is…) Of Monsters And Men didn’t disappoint. Little Talks may be their most known hit and the one everyone’s overheard but they have a lot more in their armoury. Mountain Sound, Dirty Paws and King and Lionheart all went down really well and with the album getting to the Number 3 (I think?!) in the UK chart last week the future looks bright for a band who are already arguably Iceland’s most successful ever - at least in terms of Billboard chart positions; poor Sigur Ros…

8. Two Door Cinema Club

Everytime Two Door play the place just goes mental. Such easy to listen to, catchy music. I’ve seen them now at Reading 2010, ‘11 and ‘12 and each year they have played in a much higher slot and fully warranted it. The new album is out as of yesterday I believe and I reckon it might just beat The Vaccines in the indie pop chart race. I hope it does anyway!

7. Foster The People

Huge jump this year for Foster The People from being mid-day Festival Republic to subbing the NME and it was a good move from Reading indeed. I would have liked to have seen The Courteeners perhaps play that spot above Foster The People but FTP didn’t disappoint. Pumped Up Kicks may be the song everyone comes to hear. After all it was the song of the summer last year but they have plenty of other great tracks. Fifa fans will be very familiar with Call It What You Want and their set ended with all the big ones, the two aforementioned along with Helena Beat, Don’t Stop & Houdini. The next album will tell a lot about whether they are set for even greater things. They’ll never write a song as good as Pumped Up Kicks again but if they can write another great track or two then huge things are set for this wonderful band.

6. Metronomy

I don’t really remember all that much from Metronomy as it was after Florence & The Machine and I was an absolute state but I know I had a great time and I remember loving it when they played Heartbreaker and The Bay. Stevie and I have also since gone out and bought both Metronomy albums so that must say something good about it. But I don’t really have much else to say. I wish I had of gone to see them at Latitude is about all I can muster and when they next tour, I’ll probably get tickets.

5. King Charles

The best atmosphere in a tent I saw all weekend. Which says a lot about how loved King Charles is considering it was the third highest slot on the Festival Republic tent. I’m seeing him at Koko soon and I’m planning to get very drunk for it. He makes brilliantly catchy music in a variety of genres from folk, rock, dance, indie, pop to even verging on dubstep in one song. Both times I’ve seen him I’ve had a great time but I feel as though with drink on my side it could possibly be a party I won’t forget in a hurry; or a great chance for me to embarrasse myself with stupid dances. I’d definitely recommend seeing him live. He’ll be one to look out for high up on the NME Stage next year. Perhaps even a possible sub-headliner and definitely a future headliner of that stage.

4. The Gaslight Anthem

Gaslight never fail to excite me. They are my favourite band after all and their set was energetic and enjoyable. There were songs off the new album I really wanted to hear but the new songs I did hear came across really well. I think this felt more like the warm up to when I see their full set shows later in the year but it was obviously going to be high up on my list as it was the band I was looking forward to most this weekend. One major highlight of the set was the fact that Stevie (and a bit of myself) got on the big screen during their last song The Backseat. Was a pretty awesome moment and one to look back on very fondly.

3. The Courteeners

If Reading Festival did one thing to me, it was re-kindling my love for The Courteeners. Years ago before I heard of The Gaslight Anthem my favourite band was infact The Courteeners when I first heard of them in what 2007 maybe? St. Jude was a brilliant album and I also loved Falcon but the release of that in 2010 and seeing them live I got into other bands and kind of just forgot about the Mancs. And so while I was looking forward to checking them out at Reading they weren’t exactly a band I was expecting to be blown away by.

If I hadn’t missed the first 20 minutes of the set I’m pretty sure they would have been number one for the weekend. However I managed to catch the majority of my favourite songs. Bide Your Time, Welcome To The Rave, Sycophant, Not Nineteen Forever and the ever wonderful What Took You So Long? I was gutted to miss out on standing tickets for their Manchester date at the end of the year but I’ll definitely see them in London when they next tour. Bring on the next album. The Courteeners are back - at least in my life anyway…

2. Florence & The Machine

Three out of four times I’ve seen Florence she’s completely blown me away and luckily this was one of those. It was the closest I really got to the main stage the whole weekend and while it was completely packed, squashed and the rain was pouring down I had a highly memorable time jumping and dancing and being silly to the ever increasing catalogue of big hits Florence is accumulating. I think she’ll headline Glastonbury 2014 and she’ll put on one hell of a show too. She’s truly mesmerising at times. So striking to look at and while I don’t think she’s particularly appealing at all when she’s up on stage shreiking her heart out I quite want to marry her. Stevie mentioned that she looks she should be in the Harry Potter films and I think it’s a good point. She definitely looks like one of the nutty professors from it. I had the most fun of the weekend at Florence, and that may have been down to the amount of drink I had downed but who cares!

1. Dry The River

I saw Dry The River live around 5-6 times late last year and as such had a bit of an overload of their fantastic folk rock. But having had a break from them it felt refreshing to see them rock out the NME tent on the Saturday Afternoon. They blew me away once again and for me where the band of the weekend. When they play Demons into Bible Belt is always really good live and the most epic of builds from a band who write the masterpieces in the building song genre. No Rest and New Ceremony sounded awesome as always and the closer Lion’s Den sounded more ferocious than ever in the huge - and packed - NME Tent. A band who haven’t shot to stardom, but one who are gaining more and more fans by the minute. Unlike me, the ever-loserish indie kid wannabe you’ve missed out on seeing them on the smallest of stages, but hey they’ll be playing huge venues soon so see them now in the mid-range ones while you can and you’ll find yourselves a new favourite band in the process.

I’d like to state that there are a few bands I wish I could have included but can’t for various reasons.

• I didn’t get to see Alt-J but they sound amazing from what I’ve seen and regret it immensely.
• I couldn’t get into the Green Day secret set or that would have most likely been very high up on my list.
• Foo Fighters from what I saw looked really good and probably would have been somewhere in the 7-10 zone had I of caught more of their set (I’m not really a huge fan in all honesty).
• If I had of caught the whole Maccabees set and been inside the tent I am sure they would have been top 5 material too. Sounded like a really good set from outside the tent.

Finally I am still waiting for a few friends top ten lists and then I’ll put up “the peoples - or people that I knows” Top Ten of Reading (and Leeds) 2012.

Last weekend I had my first (of hopefully many) experience of Latitude Festival in Henham Park, Suffolk. I’ve been excited for this Festival for a long time. Pretty much since I came back from Coachella to be quite frank and I’m glad it didn’t disappoint in the slightest.

While the line up was absolutely amazing this year the thing that impressed me most about Latitude was the amount of sheer effort they put into the Festival and trying to make it different, exciting, creative & impressive on the eye. There’s the huge Latitude sign by the lake, the spray-painted sheep, the neon lights in the woods and on the river, the waterfront stage that onlooks the river, all the messages that hang down from trees in different sized ball-balls, and even the 3D water profection that was extremely impressive and at times creepy to watch!

And not only this, the contrast in all sorts of arts that go on at the festival from music to comedy to cabaret to poetry readings. They do workshops in painting and all sorts of other bits and as I would walk around I’d feel like there was almost too much going on. Surely these tents and arenas would be empty half the time. After all, the Festival didn’t even sell out this year… And yet, every tent you walk past, whether it be Theatre, Literature or some sort of mysterious tent that was refered to by one punter as “highly disturbing but at least it entertained us”, they all seem to be full to the rafters. The crowd there seem really into their arts and music. When I was at Hop Farm recently some of the crowd were pretty dire at times for bands but here everyone seemed much more intent on getting their moneys worth and I don’t think anyone can really complain about value for money at Latitude.

And so enough about the Festival as a whole, how about my personal experience… The vast majority of it was spent watching bands (8-10 each day), hardly any of which disappointed. I was going to make a Top 5 but that seems way too hard and so I’ll try and do a top 10 instead.

First off I’ll start with those who made an impression but didn’t make the Top 10.

First Aid Kit’s set got better as it went on and while I enjoyed it greatly both visually and musically it just seems like they are still not quite clicked for me. As much as I really love some of their songs, others just leave no impression on me whatsoever. That said, the last three songs (which included my favourites Emmylou & The Lions Roar) left me in a really good mood for the day. I feel like had I of seen all of The Horrors set then I would probably have placed them somewhere in the Top 10 as I really enjoyed what I saw of them but having really failed to get into the newest album at all I have found my interest in the band has decreased somewhat in recent times. Elbow, who headlined the other stage also looked like they put on a fantastic show and I almost felt guilty for never really giving them much of a chance. They are a band I’ve always greatly dismissed though I feel like I’ll try work my way through their albums in the coming months and catch them again at a Festival one day. Tune-Yards are just incredibly strange. At times, it just sounds like a load of strange noises that don’t quite work, and then suddenly it twists and turns and it’s amazing. I’d like to go see them live at a gig, they look like they’d show you a good time and really are very unique. Michael Kiwanuka & Laura Marling gave assured sets though nothing really stood out. Had Laura Marling’s set included more of my favourites she would most likely have been up in the top 3 to be honest. Also the fact that I’ve seen her twice in recent months probably didn’t help. SBTRKT look like they’d be a fine live band if you were off your head on drink or drugs while Givers & Metronomy brought a real fun and uptempo feel to a somewhat subdued Friday. Finally before I indulge you with my top ten selection, I caught the end of We Are Augustines and they sounded like their sound had got even better than the last time I saw them. They seem to be developing a real dedicated fanbase judging on the involvement of the fans in their last two songs. It made me want to go see them again and they must definitely be a band to watch out for in the next year or so with an incredible sound like theirs.

And so from the nearly ten to the actual top ten on a weekend where I saw so many live acts it’s really quite hard to work this list out.

10. Alabama Shakes (7.8/10)

This band is all about rock and soul music and while the band are good at what they do, Alabama Shakes is really all about one person, lead singer and guitarist Brittany Howard. Her voice has drawn comparisions with the legendary Janis Joplin and their music at times rolls back the years in terms of rock and roll. One of the few bands out there for me currently that really dismisses that silly notion that Rock music is a dying breed. The set itself was really pretty good. There was a bit of a mid-set lull but that can always be an issue for bands with only one album out but they (she) really killed it with the last few tracks. I sadly missed her perform Hold On at the start of the set but being the third time I’ve seen Alabama Shakes live I can’t really complain too much.

9. The Antlers (8.1/10)

The set was a little too trapped at one pace for my liking but this band really are one of my favourites these days. I wanted them to lift the tempo with Every Night My Teeth Are Falling Apart or just go crazy on Sylvia but despite the lack of those they still played some classics amongst the new stuff. I’d best get listening to the new EP. Personal highlights were the set closer Putting The Dog To Sleep and the fantastic live song Two.

8. Bon Iver (8.2/10)

His set was very similar to Coachella and when I saw him at the Hammersmith Apollo. I was glad to see some songs from For Emma and while the performance as an art piece is second to none it can get a bit same-y and dare I say it, boring when he’s not really changing up his setlists at all. Bon Iver, the self titled second album as a masterpiece and a stand off album is unbelievable. It deserves every plaudit it gets in that respect but what is loses from it’s predecessor was the down right in your face passion in Justin’s voice and just a hint of subtleness. I mean sure, it’s hard to right such a sad album and even to play it live when you’re not in that place anymore but yeah, I guess it’s depressing to sit here and think that there will never be an album like For Emma, Forever Ago made again. There will never be an album as raw and life-changing as that one from Bon Iver, and possibly from anyone. If I hadn’t of seen him before, this would be number one for sure, but having seen that exact setlist three times now it just feels a little worn out. If someone offered me tickets to see him live I’d take them in a heartbeat and a part of me is actually really excited to be going to see him in November in Glasgow. I’ll really appreciate seeing him in an actual venue again rather than at Festivals. I’m hoping that can re-ignite the flame, so to speak.

7. King Charles (8.4/10)

Surprised me as one really to watch in the upcoming year. Seems to have great mainstream appeal and put on a fine live show. The fans (myself included) were loving it and seemed to be pulling out great hit after great hit. His crazy and moustache-y appearance seems to send a lot of young girls into raptures, but his music equally is making the same waves on the rest of us.

6. Ben Howard (8.5/10)

One of the best live acts about right now I think. When he has another album or two out he’s going to be everywhere and be world famous surely. So much talent and he’s got a good band behind him too. Black Flies was a highlight for me especially seeing Elena Tonra (of Daughter) accompany him on stage. The Fear always sounds brilliant and was a fitting ending to a sub-headlining slot fully deserved. Had I of been able to enjoy all of his set up close he probably would have been in the Top 3 but I couldn’t really take in the first 3-4 songs as much as I’d wanted to watching them from really far back.

5. Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros (8.6/10) 

The new songs sounded much better in this set than they had initially for me on record. This band is definitely one of my favourite live bands and their debut album was fantastic. Alex and Jade work so well off each other and Alex is absolutely mad. Looking like Jesus, jumping in the crowd on multiple occasions and performing in there to the adoring fans, walking up and down the barrier, giving the microphone to others to take over his role and sing (and surprisingly well). The set seems all about the fans at the front rather than the whole Festival itself but to those who love Ed Sharpe and “get it” they always put on a show that will be remembered for quite some time.

4. Glen Hansard (8.9/10)

Glen is just the most brilliant singer live. So much passion in his voice and it was a joy to finally get to see him live. I get the feeling that when I get to see him perform a full set at Union Chapel it will go down as one of my finest gigs that I’ve been to. One to rival the Gaslights, Bon Ivers & Arcade Fires… I look back on this and wonder why it wasn’t number one. I think perhaps it’s due to the fact that I feel Glen does it best when it’s just him, a guitar and he is singing his heart out and despite the pleasant surprise of numerous members of Bon Iver joining him on stage it took a little bit away from the pure emotion that Glen tends to portray. However it was a great set and he really showed that there is lots to offer after The Swell Season & The Frames.

3. Lana Del Rey (9/10)

She lit up a cigerette inside the signposted NON smoking tent, and then proceeded to sing a whole song with cigerette in hand, not taking a single pull from it (at least to my knowledge…). Only Lana Del Rey eh? She may come across as fake, she may at times come across as a copycat of previous generations but she’s an enigma. And a very interesting one at that. Not only that of course but she’s also released one of the best albums of 2012 and can actually sing live! Lana put on another great display after impressing me at Hackney Weekend. Apart from the disappointment of her not being in a red dress I loved every second of her 45 minute set. She may appeared out of pretty much nowhere like DJ Pied Piper but, yes we do really like it, and Lana is here to stay.

2. Of Monsters And Men (9.1/10)

If this band don’t take over the world then I don’t know what’s wrong with music. They’ve already got their big break hitting number 6 in the US charts. They are selling out show after show in the UK, the band buzz excites the hipsters and the lyrics are accessible for the mainstream, and choruses that are big enough to fill arenas and headline sets all over the place. Add to that a brilliant live show in general and you’ve got yourself Icelandic superstars in the making. They opened with my favourite song Dirty Paws and while that left me feeling slightly little under-whelmed the rest of their 6 song set just blew me away. They would have been my highlight of the Festival if Dirty Paws had of matched up. King & Lionheart sounded epic and when Little Talks came on the place went crazy. My favourite of the set was the final track Six Weeks. Believe the hype, the new Arcade Fire have surely arrived.

1. M83 (9.5/10)

I think M83 have to be my number one. I just had a ton of fun listening to them perform. I was pretty drunk at the time (which was rare for me last weekend!) but they do make amazing live music. I do think back and wonder if I only really enjoyed it because I hadn’t really heard any dance music in a while and had been listening to way too much depressing slow stuff throughout the weekend! Though I’m pretty sure that wasn’t the case. Reunion sounded so epic I just had a massive smile on my face the whole way through. As did the amazing Wait. I can’t even remember half the stuff Anthony and co played but obviously the whole place went wild for Midnight City. I can’t wait to see them at Brixton later this year. I’m just planning to make sure I’m in a very drunken and rowdy mood for it! My favourite Festival set of the weekend and I’m sure the gig will be right up there in the gig of the year stakes.

And so overall I had a really fantastic weekend. I’d definitely recommend Latitude to anyone. They really pull out a great line up each year of up and coming bands from a mix of genres and not only that, they also offer all sorts of other arts for all you creative types. The Festival itself looks amazing and despite the crappy weather we endured throughout the weekend I still felt really sad to be leaving on the Monday. I would suggest avoiding train journeys to/from the Festival though. One very overly packed and busy train every two hours from Halesworth when you’re extremely tired and just want to get home isn’t quite what you hope for. Anyway, I’ve rambled for long enough now so I’ll leave it at that. 

OH AND IF YOU WENT TO LATITUDE SEND ME YOUR THOUGHTS AND FAVOURITES FROM THE WEEKEND!?

Before I write this again I would like to clarify that I had written extensive reviews on 9 of these before my computer cut out and Tumblr decided not to retain the work I had done. I’m now having to write it again and it won’t be half as long or enthusiastic! But, hey, let’s try again…

20. TORCHES // Foster The People

Foster The People were the soundtrack to my summer. Pumped Up Kicks was one of the anthems of the year. And I’m so, so glad that the rest of the album proved they were more than just one song. Yes, they may never make a track as good or catchy as that again. But with Helena Beat, Houdini, Call It What You Want and a few others they are making valient efforts. Foster The People were a Reading Festival highlight and Torches was a great debut album.

Favourite Track: Pumped Up Kicks

19. WOUNDED RHYMES // Lykke Li

A more assured, darker and heavier album than her debut. Wounded Rhymes is a fantastic album that may of scored higher in my list had of started actually listened to it when it came out (March) and not a month ago. First heard of her from the fantastic remix of my favourite Kings Of Leon song ‘Knocked Up’ and she continues to impress.

Favourite Track: Love Out Of Lust

18. THE BIG ROAR // The Joy Formidable

My year’s first great album. I have a lot of time for this band who seem to make fantastic catchy pop music and give it a masterful heavy rock. The brilliant 78 minute track Whirring being a grand example of that. Dave Grohl himself said it was the track of the year on his twitter. If that’s not enough to tempt you in, I don’t know what will.

Favourite Track: Whirring/I Don’t Want To See You Like This

17. THE ENGLISH RIVEIRA // Metronomy

I dismissed this album at first completely but the Mercury nomination was fully deserved. I remember loving their remixes a few years ago, especially one of Kate Nash’s Foundations but this record proved they were much more than that. The intro and beat to The Bay is simply awesome and with other standout songs like The Look, Everything Goes My Way and Some Written it could be a big 2012 for this band. I’m still need to see them live! Announced for Field Day 2012.

Favourite Track: The Bay

16. The Rip Tide // Beirut

It may not have a song as great as Nantes on it but this album oozes class and beauty. It flows delightfully from start to finish and is Beirut’s most accomplished record yet. I do love the story behind this Eastern European but American led band; and I wish I was half as talented as Zach Condon. Announced for Field Day 2012.

Favourite Track: East Harlem

15. CREEP ON CREEPIN’ ON // Timber Timbre

The latest entry into the Top 40 this year. Seriously, I only started listening to this band about 4 hours before I finalised my list having accidently stumbled upon them on Tumblr. But boy am I glad I did. They are supporting Laura Marling next year and this Canadian band are quite something. They remind me of Ryan Gosling’s fantastic side project Dead Man’s Bones but a more polished bluesy folk version. Creep On Creepin’ On (Timber Timbre’s fourth album) is a wonderful record and with the coverage they will get from supporting Laura and from being nominated for 2011’s Polaris prize (for the second time) they could be one to watch in 2012.

Favourite Track: Black Water, Creep On Creepin’ On

14. SBTRKT // SBTRKT

One of the years genre defining breakthrough’s. SBTRKT look set to become household names next year after their excellent debut album. The masked men behind SBTRKT are creating music that I find hard to compare to anyone out there right now, perhaps James Blake in terms of it’s originality. Described as post-dubstep/electronic/soul (what are these genre’s anymore), whatever it is, it seems to be reaching out to quite a rather wide audience - fans of all genres -- and with this fantastic self-titled debut album pleasing the critics there’s no telling what the future may hold. Very much looking forward to seeing them live in March. Announced for Field Day 2012.

Favourite Tracks:Wildfire/Right Thing To Do

13. ENGLAND KEEP MY BONES // Frank Turner

Frank Turner is an extremely intelligent and well educated man and yet an extremely lovely and humble one who has a passion for music like few others. His patriotism, capped with his respect for music, friendliness and fantastic approach to life reminds me of a certain Brian Fallon. Perhaps that’s why I love the two of them so damn much. England Keep My Bones was a great record from Frank that saw him return to the form of ‘Love, Ire & Song’. Not many people can get away with writing an anti-religion worshipping and rejoicing song but it seems Mr Turner can do anything these days. Selling out Wembley Arena included (well almost)…

Favourite Track: Glory Hallelujah/I Am Disappeared

12. HURRY UP, WE’RE DREAMING // M83

I first saw and heard of M83 when they supported Kings Of Leon back in 2008 at The O2 Arena. I didn’t think too much of them on that occasion though the fact they aren’t exactly too similar to KOL. For a few years I saw their name in shining lights amongst critics and the odd blogger but took little notice until seeing their new album had dropped in October time. Slight skeptically I approached it one night and was pleastantly surprised to say it grabbed me from the first listen. The biggest hit on record Midnight City will probably go down as one of the records of the year but other fantastic tracks like Wait & Reunion 2012 could be a huge year for this critically acclaimed French band. I’m personally gutted that their next London date is sold out.

Favourite Track: Wait/My Tears Are Becoming A Sea

11. SIMPLE MATH // Manchester Orchestra

I was recommended Manchester Orchestra by my friend Catrina (a great source of music for me) and in 2011 they really have cemented themselves as one of my favourite bands. Simple Math, MO’s third album release impressed me greatly especially live on their recent tour. Often mistaken for an Orchestra based in Manchester when I tell my friends to listen to them.

Favourite Track: Virgin/April Fool

Top 40-31

Top 30-21

Top 20-11

Top 10-1

20 tracks from 2011, mostly recent that I’m listening to a lot lately. Bit of a mix in genres on there but I think it’s a pretty awesome little playlist.

December 2011

1. The Airborne Toxic Event - Numb
2. Ben Howard - Further Away
3. Bombay Bicycle Club - How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep
4. Bon Iver - I Can’t Make You Love Me (not from 2011 but came to prominence then)
5. The Chevin - Blue Eyes
6. Childish Gambino - Bonfire
7. Cults - Abducted
8. Dave Hause - Resolutions
9. Death Cab For Cutie - You Are A Tourist
10. Dum Dum Girls - Always Looking
11. First Aid Kit - The Lion’s Roar
12. Frank Turner - Glory Hallelujah
13. The Horrible Crowes - Mary Ann
14. The Jezabels - Endless Summer
15. Kendrick Lamar - Rigamortis
16. Laura Marling - I Was Just A Card
17. M83 - Midnight City
18. The Maccabees - Walking In The Air (Cover)
19. Metronomy - The Bay
20. Portugal, The Man - So American

Will be posting up a best of 2011 singles/albums playlists soon. If you like this one, re-blog it or subscribe on Spotify!

If in October and November money and other commitments didn’t come into play then I’d be going to all of these (and more…)

Metronomy - 3rd Oct - Royal Albert Hall - £25
Gold Panda - 6th Oct - Koko - £12
Iron & Wine (& Marketa Irglova) - 10th Oct - Hackney Empire - £18
The Kooks - 11th Oct - Brixton Academy - £23.50
The Horrors - 12th Oct - Roundhouse - £15
The Joy Formidable - 14th Oct - The Forum - £14
The Revival Tour (Brian Fallon) - 15th Oct - Shepherd’s Bush - £17.50 (go buy a ticket guys!)
Marketa Irglova - 18th Oct - Bush Hall - £10
Bombay Bicycle Club - 19th Oct - Brixton Academy - £17.50
Bon Iver - 24th Oct - Hammersmith Apollo - £24.50 (sold out)
George Michael - 25th Oct - Royal Albert Hall - Sold out
Benjamin Francis Leftwitch - 26th Oct - Union Chapel - £12
Tribes - 28th Oct - Electric Ballroom - £10
Arctic Monkeys (& The Vaccines) - 29th Oct - The O2 - £32.50
Anna Calvi - 1st Nov - Shepherd’s Bush - £12.50
The King Blues - 2nd Nov - Roundhouse - £15
The Antlers - 10th Nov - Koko - £12.50
Wild Beasts - 23rd Nov - Shepherd’s Bush- £15
Foster The People - 25th Nov - Shepherd’s Bush - £12
Frank Turner - 27th Nov - Hammersmith Apollo - £17.50

Prices are rough guides most likely not including the million pound booking fees, incursion fees and any other fees they decide to charge you.

Those in bold I already have tickets for. I have a spare Bon Iver one still if anyone is interested give me a shout.

Out of the above, I’ll probably get tickets in the next month for Gold Panda, Iron & Wine, Marketa Irglova, Benjamin Francis Leftwitch, Tribes, Arctic Monkeys (even though it’s just as much for The Vaccines), The Antlers, Wild Beasts, Foster The People if I can afford them all. And then in the months following anyone who I can scrape the money together for will be booked up too barring those sold out already who are just long lost dreams.

If anyone is interested in any of these, or already have tickets for them give me a shout because you are obviously very cool and we should be best friends.

Barcelona Vs Real Madrid in the football at quarter to 8.

Then Jools Holland at 10 featuring my beloved Young The Giant who I’m going to see tomorrow wonderfully enough. Also worth watching on the show are the brilliant James Blake, Metronomy, R Kelly (if only for the nostalgia) and the record breaking recent singer turned superstar Adele.

Straight after its Karltime with The Ricky Gervais Show at half 10.

And maybe Campus on channel 4+1 at 11 if my eyes aren’t too tired.