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Omar Souleyman – “Enssa El Aatab”

Serious Syrian swagged out tune. Omar always goes so hard … perfect driving tune for when you’re in the Land Rover, speeding over the dunes.

TroyBoy – “Do You”

I first heard this when I was on a trip in Amsterdam, had my head nodding from the start. The intro is soooooo epic, I can just picture myself rolling up in the Sahara with my girls and my cat Zion the Lion bumping this shit.

Madlib – “Beat Konducta in India”

One of my favourite Madlib tunes I love dropping this in a mix, it gets me so hyped. Im also obsessed with the video, the old Indian movie footage is so sick.

We Are Shining – “Road”

Im a big fan of We Are Shining, I love the groove and the vocals on this track , It makes me think Im in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas rolling with Johnny Depp on some trippy adventure.

Action Bronson – “City Boy Blues”

I love Action’s album, It feels like a journey from start to finish, I love how animated he is and how unafraid he is off pushing the boundaries of what’s expected from him.

Impey & Teemo – “Pep Talk…”

https://soundcloud.com/impeyt/pep-talk

Impey is the new wave UK talent to watch, I love this track he’s done with Teemo it’s so London and it’s so part of the culture I grew up around. Impey Channels those grime and industrial vibes so well.. 

Sango – “No Greater Place”

https://soundcloud.com/sangobeats/no-greater-peace

“No Greater Place” makes me think of the dessert, it reminds me of when I was filming my video for “Alchemy” and when watched the sun rise. Such a powerful moment and there is no greater place.

TALA – “Alchemy”

I thought as this playlist was based on driving in the dessert it wouldn’t be right not to include Alchemy. The Sahara dessert is such a wild and untamed place, you are completely at its mercy… “Alchemy” is about that powerful feeling that you just can’t explain.

Nicole Wray ft. Missy Elliot – “Make it Hot”

I love the old skool Missy/Tiimbo vibes … this is my jam, it makes me feel like I’m the shit.

Googoosh – “Talagh”

Googoosh is one of my all-time favourite Persian Divas, I also love this period of time in pre-revolutionary Iran, I can only imagine what it was like to have been there.

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LAND OF KINGS

When: Bank Holiday Sunday 3rd May. Where: Dalston, Hackney. What: With 16 hours of music available in 15 different venues across East London you’re sure to make the most of your Bank Holiday Sunday with a Land Of Kings ticket. Earlybird tickets have sold out but if you’re quick you can get still get your hands on a wristband to give you access to sets from The 2 Bears and Tom Vek. Take it easy and participate in daytime activities and exclusive viewings of local short films at the Rio Cinema or revel in Bank Holiday freedom and party until 6am at the Oval Space. We recommend you go see uber-babes Juce for a bit of light relief from all the EDM.

THE GREAT ESCAPE

When: 14th – 16th May. Where: Brighton. What: A city-wide festival of 400 bands in over 30 venues, it’s The Great Escape’s 10th birthday and there’s nowhere better all summer to consume as many new bands as possible. Grime’s taking over this year with Skepta and JME taking on the Saturday headline slot at the Brighton Dome Concert Hall but if you aren’t imagining your weekend to include lots of elbows to the face then head to see Oscar our fave indie boy in the office right now.

LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE

When: 21st – 25th May. Where: San Antonio Recreation Park, Calfornia. What: A slightly more chilled festival with a family vibe, man. Of course, it’s in California. With yoga workshops and ‘immersive spaces’ aplenty you can leave your horrible job in the city for one weekend and unleash your true inner hippy at the altar of the ‘Temple’ the main space of the festival where you can see music from the likes of SBTRKT and Alunageorge.

LOVE SAVES THE DAY

When: 23rd – 24th May. Where: Eastville Park, Bristol. What: Pop princess Jessie Ware is headlining Saturday and acid spitting rap provocateur Azealia Banks is taking over Sunday, we’re not sure which we’re looking forward to the most. Having grown since 2012 from a one day festival into a weekender, the people behind Love Saves The Day must be doing some right. Bringing together the best of house and grime with a sprinkling of pop, it’s sure to be a day of dancing.

PRIMAVERA SOUND

When: 28th – 30th May. Where: Barcelona. What: If you’re not one for sleeping in fields, knee deep in mud, then you can do a hot summer city break and festival all in one with Primavera. Primavera Sound is for cool kids, the line-up is like a Hall of Fame. The Strokes and The Black Keys are bringing the guitars, Patti Smith is bringing the throwback and Caribou and James Blake are bringing the electronic beats. Sounds like a dream to us. When’s the next flight?

BERLIN FESTIVAL

When: 29th-31st May. Where: Berlin. What: This year Berlin Festival is celebrating it’s 10th birthday this year and the 2015 line up is billing some of the biggest and most influential international names to play in the city centre’s Arena Park. From the likes of Dixon, James Blake and Rudimental, to Tale of Us, Seth Troxler, Ten Walls and Richie Hawtin, this year is boasting what could well be Berlin’s best line up to date. Weather you’re planning a city break or a pit stop on your inter railing itinerary, Berlin Festival floods the city with club culture, pouring into the streets and parks. As always, preparation is essential – backpack/bumbag, deodorant, lunch box… this is an immersive 48 hour party, and you won’t want to leave.

WE ARE FSTVL

When: 30th – 31st May. Where: Upminster, London. What: Ok, so it’s not that exciting to get a tube all the way to Zone 6 for a festival, but what we are actually excited for is the VIP option. Feel a bit glam for one weekend, you deserve it. For £155 you can be a VIP for two days straight, you can fake it until you make it, if you act A-list everyone will believe you are. Your golden ticket gets you a massage area, hot tubs, private toilets, backstage area to hang with headliners and a champagne bar, delicious. Zone 6 suddenly seems a lot more sparkly.

THE GOVERNORS BALL

When: 5th – 7th June. Where: Randall’s Island Park, New York. What: Randall’s Island has been used for asylums and cemeteries in the past, totally idyllic. We’re pretty certain you’ll forget about that in seconds after you’ve stepped off the ferry and begin to rap in unison with Drake or pull out some wild moves to the sound of Björk. Take extra pocket money for delish food and cocktails from some of the best restaurants and bars in NYC like Momofuku and Brooklyn Soda Works.

PLISSKËN

When: 5th – 6th June. Where: Athens, Greece. What: Moody and miserable bands like The Horrors and Perfume Genius are headlining Plisskën but we can guarantee you’ll still have fun. In the middle of the Greek summertime, you might thrive in or battle with the 30 degree heat but it’s got to be better than the driving rain, right? Make it down a day earlier for the pre-Plisskën party with Shellac.

LUNAR FESTIVAL

When: 5th – 7th June. Where: Umberslade Estate, Warwickshire. What: This is for the very alternative crowd, with headliners including Sun Ra Arkestra, The Bootleg Beatles and The Fall. Even the activities and late night events are weird. What we’re really looking forward to is the Magic Door tent. A club night that started in Birmingham where you swap your ticket for a “magic bean” upon arrival which you can then swap for a full glitter makeover and props. Perfect for covering those second day dark circles.

FIELD DAY

When: 6th – 7th June. Where: Victoria Park, London. What: Nine years of continuous sell-outs and Field Day is still going strong. Tom Baker aka Mr. Eat Your Own Ears has triumphed again with yet another stellar line-up. Original features Caribou are now headlining Saturday (Ride are on the bill for Sunday) and Wonderland faves Pale and Ghost Culture are playing too. Essentially Field Day is when you actually get to see what all the fuss is about all the bands you’ve heard about in the music press over the last year. See you down the front for Kindness and Ratking.

PARKLIFE

When: 6th – 7th June. Where: Heaton Park, Manchester. What: The people behind Warehouse Project bring you a city festival up North. It’s clear that the festival originates from the same people who run the mega club nights, with as many DJs featured on the line up as live acts. But make sure you don’t get lost in a dance tent all weekend, make sure go see Grace Jones for what should be one of the freakiest sets of your life.

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GOTTWOOD

When: 11th – 14th June. Where: Anglesey, Wales. What: An electronic music and arts festival full to the brim of world class DJs and even more you haven’t heard of. Get lost in the woods at this boutique festival and discover all sorts hidden round corners. Small but mighty you can have four days of fun all for less than £135. Bargain.

ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL 

When: 11th – 14th June. Where: Isle of Wight. What: With Blur, Fleetwood Mac, The Black Lips. Pharrell Williams and The Prodigy headlining this year, it’s safe to say it’s going to be a good ‘un. Located on the Idle of Wight (duh), IOW festival provides Europe’s equivalent to Woodstock and, having been up and running since the summer of ’68, it’s safe to say the festival gods behind the extravaganza know a thing or two about throwing a stellar party. You’ll find us staying at Camp Kerala Mademoiselle, or up front getting down to Groove Armada.

SÓNAR

When: 18th – 20th June. Where: Barcelona, Spain. What: Over 20 years old, Sónar is, “the International Festival of Advanced Music and New Media Art”. Separated into Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night, you can expect to see headliners like The Chemical Brothers, Die Antwoord and Duran Duran playing past dark. Make sure you save time to go get a look at Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs and his flamboyant headgear too.

What is Sonar: the new video from Sónar on Vimeo.

GLASTONBURY

When: 24th – 28th June. Where: Worthy Farm, Glastonbury. What: The Holy Grail of Festivals, it doesn’t get any better than Glastonbury and there’s good reason why its stages are so hallowed. Headliners over the years have included Dolly Parton, the Rolling Stones, Jay-Z and The Who. In 1970, the day after Jimi Hendrix died, Michael Eavis threw a festival on his farm for 1500 people, it cost you £1 to get in and you got free milk while you were there. Even though those in attendance were the original hippies, it’s a little more psychedelic these days. You can lose a whole afternoon lying by the fire at the Stone Circle and lose entire nights in Arcadia. Nothing in the world compares, honest. Get married at Glastonbury, become a Hare Krishna, learn a new talent, lose your inhibitions and potentially your mind at Shangri-La, just take full advantage with the knowledge that about 100 people were battling you online for your ticket. If you can befriend someone with a VIP ticket, do it, on the first night there’s a tiny stage with exclusive performances and free drinks and you can usually spot Michael Eavis wandering around in shorts, tweed and wellies.

HIDEOUT

When: 28th June – 2nd July. Where: Zrce Beach, Croatia. What: The earliest full beach festival experience on the calendar, head to Hideout for the usual sun, sea and sand as well as boat parties, beach parties and pool parties. Everything’s a party. If Croatia sounds a million miles away, don’t fret, there’s three transfer airports within manageable distances and it’ll all be worth it to see that turquoise blue ocean instead of staring into a puddle.

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Taking over London’s Victoria Park this weekend we see Field Day Festival, unite music lovers the city over, with a line up which includes the likes of Jessy Lanza, Neneh Cherry, East India Youth, the Pixies and Blood Orange amongst a whole host of others. Whilst the weather forecast may be rain, we’re donning a pair of wellington boots and joining the masses for this music celebration. Aside from the eclectic sounds, there are craft stalls, Village Green team games, eating contests, oh and a brass band! We chart fifteen of the artists we are most looking forward to ahead of the main event…

SKY FERREIRA

BLOOD ORANGE

NENEH CHERRY

FAT WHITE FAMILY

THUSTON MOORE

LO FANG

EAST INDIA YOUTH

JOHN WIZZARDS

LUNICE

JESSY LANZA

TELGRAM

PIXIES

THE WYTCHES

NGUZUNGUZU

Fielddayfestivals.com

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Located within The Diesel Island Oasis in the VIP area, radio guests spanned from:

Domino Records + Villagers
Tribes
The Quietus ft. Sea and Cake and Konono No 1
Creep
Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti
Biao from Vampire Weekend
Bugged Out with Michael Mayer
Factory Floor
Electrelane

with Diesel Island guests including:

Natasha Khan from Bat for Lashes
Florence Welch of Florence and The Machine
Bip Ling

Check out the link for the Festival Radio lineup:
http://www.fielddayfestivals.com/field-day-festival-radio/

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