Glastonbury PT-2

So I finally got to see The Rolling Stones and, my god, did they deliver. From what I heard the performance didn't come across too well on television but as someone who was actually there, metres away from a strutting Jagger and co', I can confirm that they definitely still have got it. Unfortunately I never managed to get any decent pictures (due to lighting and enthusiastic dancing, by Mick and myself) but its a memory I will cherish forever. I also went to see the Smashing Pumpkins, a band I grew up listening too thanks to my dad. Lead singer Billy Corgan spoke very briefly to the audience (leading my friend to declare "He's a bit of a weird one isn't he?) but performed a solid set with my personal highlight of 'Tonight, Tonight'. A beautiful weekend full of beautiful music. Perfect. 

Here's a selection of some of the music I caught at this years Glastonbury: 

HAIM An early main stage slot for the vivacious sisters from Los Angeles. A dramatic performance that included diabetic Este Haim leave the stage mid set due to her feeling poorly. The eldest sister pulled through though and returned to grace the stage with her MANY bassface expressions (see above)! 

JAKE BUGG A solid set by the boy with a voice like Dylan and the attitude of a Gallagher. Unfortunately the set did seem a little lost on some onlookers who may have possibly arrived early to watch performers Rita Ora and Professor Green (who performed after Bugg). Go see him at one of his own shows. You won't regret it. 

THE LUMINEERS A surprise personal favourite performance. Guitarist and lead vocalist Wesley Schultz diving into the crowd to perform amongst fans on top of a wooden stool created a surreal, but special moment. 

ARCTIC MONKEYS Minus Alex Turners dodgy half sheffield/half LA accent (where the hell did that come from?!), a triumphant first night headline performance by the band that can do no wrong. 

THE 1975 A fantastic new alternative-rock band who are preparing to release their debut album this September. Set highlights included singles 'Sex' and 'Chocolate' and a human, erm, discoball that took to his friends shoulders to show his enthusiasm (see last post). 

AZEALIA BANKS Was she dressed as a dinosaur or a cactus? Who the eff knows. What is known though is that the pint-sized rapper knows how to put on a show. Banks performed a selection of songs from her upcoming debut album 'Broke With Expensive Taste' and mix-tape 'Fantasea'. Oh, and there was that song 212 also, you may have heard it? 

ALABAMA SHAKES Brittany Howard's voice. That is all. 

VAMPIRE WEEKEND A hangover couldn't stop anyone enjoying the NYC foursome on the sunny Sunday afternoon. It was great to see new album 'Modern Vampires of the City' hold its own alongside the bands previous two album releases.