{"id":68226,"date":"2018-08-21T13:00:23","date_gmt":"2018-08-21T12:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/?p=68226"},"modified":"2018-08-21T13:39:59","modified_gmt":"2018-08-21T12:39:59","slug":"festival-preview-reading-leeds-festival-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/festival-preview-reading-leeds-festival-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Festival Preview: Reading & Leeds Festival 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s come and gone in a flash, but the festival season is almost done and dusted for another year. So, as the calendar draws ever closer to August Bank Holiday weekend, the ever-popular Reading & Leeds\u00a0<\/strong>Festival\u00a0<\/strong>extravaganza gears up its annual return to close your summer with some stand-out bands.<\/p>\n

So, to get you all hyped up, we\u2019ve put together a list of 10 of the best alternative bands that we think shouldn\u2019t be missed at this year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n

Preview<\/a> | Essential Playlist<\/a> | Info<\/a><\/h2>\n
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\"\"Waterparks<\/h2>\n

Houston\u2019s Waterparks\u00a0<\/strong>return to the UK to make their mark on the festival\u2019s Main Stage with their trademark colourful, sugar-coated bubble-gum rock. With two album\u2019s to their name already, including 2018\u2019s impressive \u2018Entertainment\u2019, the trio are sure to be armed with an arsenal of infectiously catchy hook-filled anthems certain to get a crowd bouncing.<\/p>\n

Charismatic frontman\/joker Awsten Knight has a sickly sweet vocal delivery capable of sending many younger fans into hysteria. Keep a listen out for huge tracks \u2018Blonde\u2019 <\/em>and\u00a0\u2018Stupid For You\u2019, <\/em>they won\u2019t disappoint in a live setting. (DT)<\/p>\n

When & Where: <\/strong>Main Stage -Friday Reading \/ Saturday Leeds<\/p>\n

\"\"YONAKA<\/h2>\n

Absolutely storming the scene as ones to watch, Brighton rockers YONAKA<\/strong> come armed with snarling riffs that make a statement. Their upcoming EP \u2018Teach Me To Fight\u2019<\/em> boasts promise, with their latest single \u2018Waves\u2019<\/em> (from the EP) proving their songwriting abilities far outgrow their three years of formation.<\/p>\n

Their live sets are intense whilst intertwining pop chorus. The quartet have already created a name as an outfit who burst through boundaries and propel in performance. Their angsty set is a stellar addition to the Festival Republic stage to this years\u2019 R&L, where they\u2019ll be nothing short of exhilarating.\u00a0(FRJ)<\/p>\n

When & Where: <\/strong>Festival Republic – Friday Reading \/ Saturday Leeds<\/p>\n

\"TrophyTrophy Eyes<\/h2>\n

Having just dropped one of the best releases of 2018 in the cinematically compelling \u2018The American Dream\u2019, <\/em>Aussie genre-blurring quintet Trophy Eyes\u00a0<\/strong>make their way across to the UK for the first time in over a year with anticipation at an all-time sky-high.<\/p>\n

Add to their repertoire the widely acclaimed album \u2018Chemical Miracle\u2019, <\/em>which sprung the group\u2019s success, John Floreani and co head to the festival with the air of a band in their absolute prime. With a set that\u2019s sure to be packed full of hardcore bangers, huge sing-along vocals and a raw, hungry energy translated from their records to a live setting, Trophy Eyes<\/strong> are sure to be welcomed by a big crowd. (DT)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

When & Where: <\/strong>The Lock Up – Friday Reading \/ Saturday Leeds<\/p>\n

\"\"The Used<\/h2>\n

Utah\u2019s emo-rock pioneers the Used\u00a0<\/strong>have been at the business longer than many, producing seven full studio albums across a 16 year period, including their most recent \u2018The Canyon\u2019 <\/em>which dropped earlier this year.<\/p>\n

Back in the UK with a bang, expect an explosive show packed full of old, nostalgic tracks and fair few pieces of newer material. If it\u2019s anything similar to their recent stint on Vans Warped Tour earlier this year, then this could be one hell of a festival appearance from the four-piece. (DT)<\/p>\n

When & Where: <\/strong>The Lock Up – Friday Reading \/ Saturday Leeds\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Deaf Havana<\/h2>\n

With so many sounds to their name, Deaf Havana <\/strong>are a band who can pick and choose from a hugely varied set of songs for their setlist. With their newest record \u2018Rituals\u2019 <\/em>setting them on a pop-induced path, expect the Norfolk band to get a crowd dancing down on the BBC Radio One Stage.<\/p>\n

The five-piece have gone from strength to strength in recent times, and their name being high up the bill on one of the event\u2019s most prestigious stages only goes to certify that. Not to be missed. (DT)<\/p>\n

When & Where: <\/strong>BBC Radio One Stage – Saturday Reading \/ Sunday Leeds<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Adam Webb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Trash Boat<\/h2>\n

Trash Boat\u00a0<\/strong>are a band who, without a doubt, have created one of the best albums of 2018. Their second album \u2018Crown Shyness\u2019 (released in July) delves into emotional term through eloquent metaphors of nature.<\/p>\n

The record displays the bands progression with a matured approach to song writing that propelled them into the refreshing territory of forward-thinking pop-punk. Being pinned to a genre that at times can be described as stagnant, Trash Boat<\/strong> are an outfit that are reinventing the meaning of the movement with their own benchmark sound.\u00a0(FRJ)<\/p>\n

When & Where: <\/strong>Main Stage – Saturday Reading \/ Sunday Leeds<\/p>\n

\"\"Skindred<\/h2>\n

Reading & Leeds welcome seasoned veterans to the festival year upon year, including the South Wales titans Skindred<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

With material from their seventh studio album ‘Big Tings’ championing the American airwaves, their set comes with the promise of timeless favourites of dubstep-come-hip-hop anthems with fresh Skindred tracks.<\/p>\n

The Ragga Metal outfit will no doubt come armed with the Newport helicopter ready to tear up the Main Stage. (FRJ)<\/p>\n

When & Where: <\/strong>Main Stage – Saturday Reading \/ Sunday Leeds<\/p>\n

\"\"Sum 41<\/h2>\n

This year\u2019s line-up sees many pop-rock favourites from across the pond, however, Sum 41<\/strong>have truly stood the test of time in comparison to their peers. With a career spanning over 20 years, their back catalogue of adored anthems is an addition that represents the spirit of the festival that some may consider to have been diluted with vast genre change through the years.<\/p>\n

Delivering in electric energy and pop-punk classics, Sum 41’s Main Stage set is an essential watch for those we want to revel in nostalgia.\u00a0(FRJ)<\/p>\n

When & Where: <\/strong>Main Stage – Saturday Reading \/ Sunday Leeds<\/p>\n

\"Beartooth\"Beartooth<\/h2>\n

It feels like a long time since we last heard anything from Ohio\u2019s heavy-hitters Beartooth<\/strong>. However, the group resurfaced last month with the surprise announcement detailing that their third LP \u2018Disease\u2019 <\/em>is set to drop later on this year, only adding more hype to their appearance at Reading & Leeds.<\/p>\n

Known for their deeply personal lyricism and brutal instrumentation, there\u2019s bound to be a pit or two when the four-piece take their anthemic metalcore to the stage. Stand-out tracks from the band\u2019s discography like \u2018Beaten In Lips\u2019, \u2018In Between\u2019 <\/em>and \u2018Aggressive\u2019, <\/em>as well as recent singles \u2018Bad Listener\u2019 <\/em>and\u00a0Disease\u2019 <\/em>will be sure to get some arms swinging. (DT)<\/p>\n

When & Where: <\/strong>The Pit – \u00a0Saturday Reading \/ Sunday Leeds<\/p>\n

\"\"Milk Teeth<\/h2>\n

Gloucestershire punk powerhouse Milk Teeth\u00a0<\/strong>are returning to R&L after a year of change. With the departure of Chris Webb, Nervus\u2019 Em Foster has taken to the strings for their strong summer or shows to deliver their catalogue of grungy bangers.<\/p>\n

Milk Teeth<\/strong> are a band who are fierce with every breath. They have nailed what it takes to be headliners with awe-inspiring dedication that oozes through them. With a new formation in tow, their set in The Pit will be their chance to prove once again that they are a roaring force that aren\u2019t losing momentum.\u00a0(FRJ)<\/p>\n

When & Where: <\/strong>The Pit – Sunday Reading \/ Friday Leeds<\/p>\n

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