As the national festival tour fast approaches it is around about this time that i generally start to get annoyed that the organisers haven't published a timetable for myself to spend hours on end trying to decipher which acts will cut it and which won't. So since the organisers are a lazy bunch of dickheads i have decided to come up with the official 'Arrivederci Bitches! 5 must see acts at parklife' list and share it with all of you.
1. SOULWAXNo surprises here. In my opinion these guys are the only act on the bill capable of a performance that will ultimately alter the lives of the punters. The Dewaele brothers are a cut above the rest when it comes to putting on shows that bring the house down, as anyone who has ever seen the group perform live will testify. Their in your face style of hardhitting electro rock will blow your mind and has the potential to leave your shorts a tad soggy.
If that hasnt convinced you then watch this video in its entirety and you will see what i mean.
2. CLASSIXX
Ok so maybe some favoritism could start to set in from here on out, but it is with good reason. This American duo who underwent a name change from the 'Young Americans' after being sued have gone from strength to strength in the past 18 months or so and they are at this point in time one of my favourite 'dance' (using the term loosely) acts in the world! With remixes for the likes of Groove Armada, Phoenix, Holy Ghost! and Shiny Toy Guns amongst others under their belts as well as a string of breath-taking originals these guys are a must-see for any true music lover.
3. CUT COPY
Heading up the strong Australian contingent in the festival are my favourite of the many many homegrown indie electro bands, Cut Copy. With a new album that is due out in the next few months and a huge reputation for stealing the show across a number of Australian festivals in the last few years, I for one am more than excited to see them live once again. With mastermind Dan Whitford at the helm they are sure to deliver plenty of their dominant and unique sound that has gotten them to where they are today!
4. GRUM
Proving that there is at least one decent thing to have come out of Scotland is their number one musical export, GRUM. With his debut album, Heartbeats being one of my favourite albums of the year so far and the video for his single, 'I can't shake this feeling' massive all over the world (i have been led to believe it has received signifigant airtime on the likes of Channel V) i expect the crowd that assembles to feast their ears will surprise a lot of people.
5. THE WOMBATS
This three piece from Liverpool have come a long from their first show where they wore jesters hats with bells hanging from the end and sunglasses. One of the leaders in the indie rock genre are releasing their eagerly awaited second studio album in late November. Having played some of the world's largest festivals to crowds in excess of over 100 thousand people in the past couple of years expect their show to a piece of fine tuned showmanship that will send the crowd into a state of pandemonium!
OTHER ACTS TO LOOK OUT FOR, IF YOU FIND THE TIME
Ajax
The long time king of the Australian party scene is sure to serve up plenty of his signature cut and paste mixing style and plenty of songs you wont hear any other djs play for sheer comical value
2ManyDJs
The other half of the Dewaele brother experience is back for Parklife goers to indulge in this year. The kings of the mash-up genre will fill the stage with dancing females from the crowd.
Down'n'Dirty Djs
Local boys and Arrivederci Bitches! favourites make their first appearance at Parklife this year and are sure to be showcasing material from their first EP that is to be released next Monday on Promo Records.
Uffie
I have been a long time admirer of the queen of electro-rap and Ed Banger stablemate. I am looking forward to plenty of Sexy Dreams and Denim Jeans!
Bag Raiders
These guys are killing it right now and their album is also due out within the next month or so and if their latest single, 'way back home' is anything to go by it will be one for the ages. They are bringing a full live show including guitars keyboards percussion and more which will be one to look out for.
