• The Killers

    Mr. Brightside (Reading Festival 2023) The Killers

    The Killers

    There are multiple artists using this name: 1. The Killers is an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2001. They got the name from the fictional band The Killers in the video for New Order's song Crystal. As of 2021, the band has released six studio albums, which have sold 28 million records worldwide. The Early Years Initially, The Killers played at large clubs in Las Vegas. With the band's line-up stable and their repertoire of songs expanding Read more on Last.fm

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  • The Last Dinner Party

    The Feminine Urge (Reading, 2024) The Last Dinner Party

    The Last Dinner Party

    The Last Dinner Party are a British alternative rock band from London, United Kingdom, formed in 2021 by Abigail Morris (vocals), Lizzie Mayland (vocals, guitar), Emily Roberts (lead guitar, mandolin, flute), Georgia Davies (bass) and Aurora Nishevci (keys, vocals). Morris, Davies and Mayland met in 2020 in London before starting university and decided to form a band after attending gigs together in London. Their original name The Dinner Party was Read more on Last.fm

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  • The 1975

    The Sound (Reading Festival 2019) The 1975

    The 1975

    The 1975 are an English pop rock band formed in 2002 in Wilmslow, Cheshire. Now based in Manchester, the band consists of lead vocalist, producer, lyricist and rhythm guitarist Matty Healy (the son of actors Denise Welch and Tim Healy), lead guitarist Adam Hann, bassist Ross MacDonald, and drummer/producer George Daniel. The band's origins trace to their attendance at secondary school and playing together as teenagers. Initial efforts to sign with a label failed, leading to the band's manager Jamie Oborne to form Dirty Hit records. Read more on Last.fm

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  • Two Door Cinema Club

    Undercover Martyn (Reading Festival, 2024) Two Door Cinema Club

    Two Door Cinema Club

    Two Door Cinema Club are a Bangor and Donaghadee, Northern Ireland, UK, electropop / alternative band, formed 2007, consisting of Alex Trimble (vocals, guitar), Kevin Baird (bass, vocals), Sam Halliday (guitar, vocals) and, live only, Benjamin Thompson (drums) and Andrew Lindsay (keyboard, vocals). The band has released four albums: "Tourist History" (2010), "Beacon" (2012), "Gameshow" (2016), "False Alarm" (2019) and “Keep On Smiling” (2022). Read more on Last.fm

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  • Queens of the Stone Age

    No One Knows (Reading Festival, 2014) Queens of the Stone Age

    Queens of the Stone Age

    Queens of the Stone Age (abbreviated QOTSA or QotSA) is an American rock band formed in 1996 by vocalist and guitarist Josh Homme following the breakup of his previous band Kyuss. Although originally associated with Seattle due to early activity there, the project is most closely linked to the Palm Desert, California rock scene. Homme has remained the only constant member through numerous lineup changes. Since 2013, the core lineup has consisted of Homme Read more on Last.fm

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  • Bloc Party

    Banquet (Reading Festival, 2007) Bloc Party

    Bloc Party

    Bloc Party are an English rock band formed in London in 1999 by Kele Okereke and Russell Lissack. The band's music incorporates elements of indie rock, post-punk revival, electronica, and house music. The original line-up also included Gordon Moakes and Matt Tong, both of whom later left the group. The current line-up consists of Okereke, Lissack, Louise Bartle, and Harry Deacon. Okereke and Lissack first met in London in 1998 and decided to form a band after meeting again at the Reading Festival in 1999. Read more on Last.fm

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  • The Strokes

    Last Nite (Reading Festival, 2011) The Strokes

    The Strokes

    The Strokes is an American indie rock band, known for their distinctive sound and cultural impact, particularly in the early 2000s. Members Julian Casablancas (vocals), Nick Valensi (guitar), Albert Hammond Jr. (guitar), Nikolai Fraiture (bass), and Fabrizio Moretti (drums) Formation The founding process of The Strokes was a serendipitous convergence of childhood connections and a shared musical vision. Julian Casablancas, Fabrizio Moretti, and Nick Valensi, childhood friends with varying musical experiences, came together in the late '90s. Read more on Last.fm

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  • Gossip

    Standing In The Way Of Control (Reading Festival, 2009) Gossip

    Gossip

    Gossip is an American indie rock trio from Portland, OR, originally formed in Arkansas and formerly known as The Gossip. The genre-bending DIY post-punk rock trio bring a new level of lyrical power and musical sophistication to their ever-evolving, always-electrifying sound and sensibility on Music For Men, the indie group's first major label studio album. According to Gossip guitarist and music creator Brace Paine, the idea of calling the band's new album Music For Men comes straight from Beth Ditto Read more on Last.fm

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  • Bombay Bicycle Club

    Ivy and Gold (Reading Festival, 2011) Bombay Bicycle Club

    Bombay Bicycle Club

    Bombay Bicycle Club are a British band formed in North London, United Kingdom in 2006. In January 2016, the four members announced that they would pursue solo projects. Ed Nash has since then been recording music under the name Toothless, releasing his debut album in early 2017, and former frontman Steadman has been recording under the name Mr Jukes, releasing a debut single in March 2017. The band was formed by Jack Steadman (vocals, guitar, bass) Read more on Last.fm

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