With some of indie's favourites and the likes of Bon Iver, Paul Weller and Elbow headlining. This year looks set to be another cracking festival. New comers such as Daughter and Sharon Van Etten in the line-up it will also give artists a chance to expand their fanbase. It is also thrilling to see John Cooper Clarke included at the poetry arena, the punk poet is a cult hero.
Wild Beastsare an Indie rock band from Kendal in the Lake District whose third studio album Smother, was released earlier this month to critical acclaim. Vocalist Hayden Thorpe provokes thoughts of Morrisey as his harmonies drift over the aching, swelling music from band mates; Ben Little, Tom Fleming and Chris Talbot. The Wild Beast's produce songs that bring together pain, lust and desire over the gentle ripples of sound they have become well known for.
