Leading the charge are Sweden’s anarchic Viagra Boys, who will ignite the gardens with their chaotic, gritty, and absurdist punk energy. Joining them is The National frontman Matt Berninger, whose velvety baritone and lyrical elegance will sweep you away in a haze of poetic brilliance. Meanwhile, shoegaze dreamers DIIV make their End of The Road debut, bringing a swirl of fuzzed-out guitars and wistful melodies.
Elsewhere, Christopher Owens – of Girls fame – will bare his soul with raw vocals and warm, fuzzy tones, reminding us why his music continues to resonate. Indie darling Katy J Pearson returns with a refreshed sound—her signature intimate songwriting now infused with electronic textures and chopped-up vocals, offering a bold new direction.
Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory and shape-shifting auteur Youth Lagoon will kick things off on Thursday, whilst electronic pioneer Caribou return to Larmer Tree Gardens this time taking the billing reins on Friday.
They top a faultless supporting cast including GOAT, Bombino, Joy Orbison and These New Puritans as well as Garden Stage headliner, and The National frontman, Matt Berninger, and Irish folk experimentalist Lisa O’Neill.
Saturday is topped by fearless pop brilliance from Self Esteem, who will follow Mount Kimbie, Sofia Kourtesis and Jim Ghedi. Viagra Boys, Geordie Greep and Emma-Jean Thackray grace the Garden Stage, whilst DIIV bring their noise-rock romance to the Big Top. Down at The Folly, bdrmm, Ducks Ltd and jasmine 4.t will warm up the stage for your usual high-energy late-night Surprise Shows.
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