Finally, Johnny took something of a victory lap, told through one of the most iconic songs from his discography, There is a Light That Never Goes Out. 1-4, as well as the anthemic Easy Money, were some of the peaks of the set as a whole. Spirit, Power and Soul, the disco track from his 2022 release Fever Dreams Pt. Though his work in his first band was quite obviously exceptional, and given ample time to shine throughout this set ( Panic, This Charming Man, Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want, and How Soon is Now? all got a run out) it is also worth remembering the merits of his other work, including his work with Electronic, and his excellent solo career.

They ride a wave of bands such as Do Nothing, Yard Act, and Dry Cleaning, and if this performance is anything to go by, look likely to challenge at the very top of this particular subgenre.ĭay 2’s highlight was undoubtedly Johnny Marr: the former Smiths member was on top form, treating Hyde Park to a career-spanning set. Similarly, Hull band LIFE left a mark with their punchy bass-lines and incisive, observational lyricism.

In keeping with this theme, the band led a fitness routine of their own, and left a marked impression on those who weren’t previously familiar with their work. On the Birdcage stage, Dream Nails livened up the crowd in the 30-degree he brand of energetic queer pop, which was best exemplified by their closer Jillian, a song about discovering sexuality through fitness videos. On day 1, The Murder Capital were excellent in their early afternoon set, undeterred by the enormity of the Great Oak Stage.The band conducted themselves with a swagger that suggested they’ve occupied stages such as this for years, rattling through their debut album When I Have Fears: the more raucous tracks in their discography, More is Less and Don’t Cling to Life, translated to the arena setting effectively. Of course, this exhibition of music across the rock spectrum was only bolstered by the stellar undercard that warmed the crowd up for the main event.

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