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The Verve
Richard Ashcroft and co make a long-awaited return promising all the hits and some newly recorded material. Stereophonlcs
Welsh outfit still successfully peddling their distinctive brand of pub rock with recently-added electronic tinges.
KT Tunstall
Rare appearance this year from the successful moon-faced Singer/songwriter. See page 19.
Newton Faulkner Ginger dreadlocks and an acoustic guitar make for a winning combination when it comes to this folk pop troubadour.
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Chemical Brothers Incredibly un-pretty 90$ dance legends who can still knock out hits when necessary.
Feeder
Much-loved Welsh rock trio who recently had more chart success with sixth album Silent Cry. Scouting for Girls Ridiculously catchy, London-based power pop threesome.
The Wombats
Spiky Liverpudlian guitar Outfit. Apparently Macca's a fan.
KING TUT'S WAl-l WAH TENT Futureheads
Loveable Sunderland quartet who have recently come back in fighting form. The Music
High school friends make it big. Live the dream with a group that really did make it.
Kids in Glass Houses Hard-rocking Cardiff outfit famous for their bizarre live covers of Ashlee Simpson, Jacko and Mariah tracks. Alphabeat
InfectiOusly happy pop- touting sixsome from Denmark.
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Los Campesinos! Cardiff-based raucous. riot grrrl-inspired indie pop.
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Blood Red Shoes Brighton-based duo boasting their own inimitable blend of searing, boy/girl indie- punk.
Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong Ridiculously named. swaggering guitar pop outfit who are poised for huge success.
Bombay Bicycle Club Baby-faced North London quartet who do a mean trade in gritty guitar music.
The Displacements Soaring Smiths-inspired indie pop from Leicester. Haunts
Intelligent London foursome whose spiky, dark rock attacks pack a real punch live.
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Rage Against the Machine
Scotland gets its first glimpse of these recently reunited political rock- touting legends.
The Fratellis Triumphant main stage slot for one of Glasgow's most successful musical exports. See page 24. The Kooks
Jangly indie by numbers from Luke Pritchard and co.
Biffy Clyro
Mon the Biffy! Catch this hard rocking trio on the finest form of their career. See page 21.
The Feeling
This Supertramp-esque Sussex fivesome bring Join With Us to the summer stage.
Kate Nash
New material is due from this flame-haired, kooky indie pop-touting singer. Gun
The ‘Word Up!'-covering rockers return with a new line-up and fresh material.
Eddy Grant
Eddy Grant
Veteran British reggae star takes to the festival circuit in suppon of his greatest hits collection.
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Kaiser Chiefs
In search of this year's festival anthem? Take yOur pick from any of this Leeds lot's anthemic output. The Raconteurs
Jack White continues to churn out heavy riffs with his talented boys-only outfit.
The Pigeon Detectives Shaggy-haired Northern quintet who know their way ar0und an epic indie singalong or two.
We Are Scientists Californian indie rockers known for their boisterous live shows.
The Courteneers Pedestrian indie from this SCruffy-looking bunch of Liam-alikes.
The Subways Baby-faced punk pop from Hertfordshire. dEUS
Belgian rockers bring their brilliant latest work Vantage Point to Balado.
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Interpol
The Rocket Summer Texas power pop courtesy of Bryce Avary who plays and performs all instruments and vocals.
The Blackout Post-hardcore from Scuth Wales.
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Ian Brown
King Monkey brings his politically charged space rock to Scotland.
The Pogues Legendary folk-rock from Shane MacGowan and his merry bunch. Reverend and the Makers
Sheffield indie rockers fronted by the inimitable Jon McClure.
Jack Penate
Scratchy. frantic pop courtesy of this Ioveable singer-songwriter.
Sons and Daughters Fiery Glasgow foursome Currently on a career high after the success of third record This Gift. Alabama 3 Much-loved Londoners who mix rock. dance. blues. country and gospel
The Stranglers
Punk rock old timers responsible for such hits as 'No More Heroes' and ‘Peaches'.
David Jordan Flamboyant Prince-loving y0ung pop star.
in Case of Fire
Highly hyped. hard rocking Northern Irish trio.
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Jaguar Love
Ex-Blood Brothers and Pretty Girls Make Graves members currently making poppy art punk.
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Interpol
Brooding New York foursome make a welcome return to the live stage.
Ben Folds Charmineg geeky singer/songwriter with a penchant for the piano. Band of Horses Seattle-based. gorgeoust soaring country rock outfit. MGMT
Eccentric synth-tinged psych pop duo from Brooklyn.
The Hold Steady Glorious Springsteen- esque rockers return with a new record Stay Positive.
Lightspeed Champion
Ex-Test Icicle now catering in heartfelt alt- country sing-alongs. Will Young
New album imminent from this reality TV success story with the famously silky vocals. Tom Baxter
Acoustic guitar-toting singer/songwriter from Cornwall.
The Whigs
Athens. Georgia-based garage rockers.
Arno Carsten Pop/rock offerings from the ex-Springbok Nude Girls singer.
FUTURES STAGE Air Traffic Piano-based indie rock from Bournemouth. The Rascals
Last Shadow Puppets member Miles Kane returns to his more guitar- based day job.
Cajun Dance Party Incredibly hard working indie pop quintet from North London.
The Law
The View-approved scratchy riff-driven Dundonian outfit Glasvegas Ridiculously hyped brooding indie from this black Suited and booted (naturally) quartet.
The Script
Up and coming guitar- touting Dublin trio. White Lies Bunnymen-esque soaring melodies from this intense London three-piece. The Metros Peckham-based punk pop fivesome. Gabriella Cilmi Australian teen singer/songwriter. Sugababes and Rufus
z Wainwright are fans.
Bryn Christopher Otis Redding-inspired. Portishead covering crooning Brummie soul boy.
Msted Wheel Arctic Monkeys-aping Oldham trio.
Fight Like Apes Excellent frenetic guitar screamo pop from Dublin.
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Jefl Mills Incredibly influential Detroit-based techno DJ
and producer. Modeselektor Cerebral, hip hop and glitch-tinged electronic duo from Berlin.
Erol Alkan
Hugely powerful club founder, remixer, producer and DJ famous for his wonderfully eclectic taste. Model 500
Detroit techno pioneer Juan Atkins and co. Carl Craig
Yet another Detroit techno legend. this time it's the sublime jazz-inspired Craig.
Dusty Kid 80s-influenced electronic music from Paolo Alberto Lodde.
Dubflre
Club bangers from one half of Deep Dish.
The Black Dog
One of the originators of ‘intelligent dance music' all those years ago construct bittersweet beats and bleeps. Damian Lazarus
Dirty and deep electro house from this ex-A&R man.
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Cancer Bats Ontario-based hardcore punk foursome Fucked Up
Expansive prog punk from this most excellent quintet from Canada. Chrome Hoof
Metal, electro and disco- mixing experimental orchestra.
Ghost of a Thousand Brighton fivesome who cater in ferocious hardcore punk. Fighting With Wire Biffy-approved punk rockers from Derry.
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