Glastonbury 2015

Season 19 · 2015 · 94 episodes

Episodes

1Alabama ShakesThe Alabaman rock ’n’ soul band return to Glastonbury after a triumphant 2013 performance to play tracks from their second album, Sound & Colour.
2alt-JThey rode in on An Awesome Wave, carrying a Mercury Prize in its wake, and its follow-up This Is All Yours set a new standard for wonky pop thrills.
3AlvvaysThe cream of Toronto's indie pop scene deliver on the promise of their debut album, filled with gloriously scuffed, diamond-sharp melodies. Just don't call them tvvee.
4Belle and SebastianFrom 1996's Tigermilk to this year's Girls In Wartime Want To Dance, the critically acclaimed Scottish band have nine albums' worth of startlingly melodic chamber pop to draw from. Fan favourites are guaranteed.
5Ben HowardDevon's adopted son returns to the West Country with an electrifying second album (I Forget Where We Were) and a fistful of new guitar tricks that will mystify and delight.
6Benjamin BookerBenjamin's take on the blues is irreverent and highly energetic. Having honed his craft in multicultural New Orleans, Glastonbury must feel like a second home.
7Burt BacharachA titan of popular music makes his long-awaited Glastonbury debut.
8CaribouFirst Glastonbury appearance since 2011 for this celebrated Canadian dance music producer with a PhD in maths.
9Catfish and the BottlemenA devoted fanbase, a gobby lead singer and a debut album stuffed with rowdy songs with one-word titles; 2015 is the year of the Catfish.
10Charli XCXA potent pop force, Charli returns to Glastonbury battle hardened by a million gigs and boasting preposterous stage props, like her enormous inflatable guitar.
11Chet FakerThis Australian electronica boffin arrives at Worthy Farm with a laptop full of beats and swooshes, the voice of a jazz club at 3am, and a heartful of soul.
12Circa WavesOn their second Glastonbury visit, Liverpool's freshest young indie imps bring their debut album Young Chasers to the Other Stage for a kickabout and a singalong.
13Clean BanditAn intense fusion between classical strings, hot soul vocals and banging beats, and the song that won them a Grammy - where else would you rather be?
14CourteenersThe band who have quietly become enormous without shouting about it bring their stadium-filling brand of earnest indie rock to Worthy Farm.
15Cumbia All StarsAn eight-piece band of legendary players doing for Peruvian cumbia what the Buena Vista Social Club did for Cuban son music.
16deadmau5Worthy Farm is the perfect place to put on a funny hat and let yourself go, and that's exactly what Joel Zimmerman - the man in the mouse mask - is doing.
17Death Cab For CutieThis hugely influential indie rock band makes their Worthy Farm debut, bringing their rowdy, guitar driven new album Kintsugi and a clutch of their greatest hits along for the ride.
18Death From Above 1979This politicised and thunderous Canadian two-piece reformed in 2011, and have finally made it to Worthy Farm.
19Django DjangoThose whispery voices and corkscrew synths - remember Default? - can only mean one thing. Django Django are back at Glastonbury, bringing their second album, Born Under Saturn, along for the ride.
20Ella EyreThe lady with the lion's mane delivers her greatest hits, from early collaborations with DJ Fresh to her own chart smashes and the best of her debut album Feline.
21Enter ShikariStraight outta St Albans with a lot to say and even more to scream, Enter Shikari bring their pummelling new album The Mindsweep to Glastonbury.
22Everything EverythingA first visit to the Other Stage for this fiercely individual art pop collective with their fractured melodies and futuristic, data-intensive songs.
23Fat White FamilyGrubby and wild London group with artful intentions play their second Glastonbury on the trot.
24Father John MistyThis former member of Fleet Foxes plays songs from his acclaimed second album as Father John Misty, I Love You, Honeybear.
25FFSA heady collaboration, taking the arch haughtiness of Sparks and giving it some strut and groove by Franz Ferdinand. Everyone involved is having a whale of a time and so will you.
26FKA twigsA dazzling and mesmerizing set from the boundary-pushing artist.
27Florence + the MachineFlorence Welch and co triumph with an energetic and euphoric headline set.
28Future IslandsBaltimore synth-rock trio bring their heartfelt songs to the Other Stage.
29Gaz CoombesEx-Supergrass frontman returns to Glastonbury to play songs from celebrated album Matador.
30George EzraHertford's answer to Howlin' Wolf returns to Worthy Farm after a triumphant year, with hits, a US tour with Sam Smith and a hugely successful debut album under his belt.
31Giant SandElegantly scuffed indie folk sung with the voice of hard-won experience by Howe Gelb, one of the most prolific songwriters in the world.
32Glass AnimalsA second visit to Worthy Farm for Oxford's rural electronica collective, with plenty of swoony extracts from their debut album Zaba.
33GOATThe costumed, anonymous psychedelic rock collective from Sweden return to Glastonbury after a triumphant 2013 performance.
34Gregory PorterMuch-loved Grammy-winning jazz singer and songwriter, whose vocals can be heard on the recent Disclosure single Holding On, performs on the West Holts stage.
35Hot ChipThe fifth Glastonbury for the acclaimed London-based electronic pop group finds them headlining the West Holts stage on Friday night.
36HozierGuilt and desire combine in the songs of this intense young man from County Wicklow, most notably in the global hit Take Me To Church.
37James BayThe hotly tipped young singer shows demonstrates what he can do with an audience that knows every word of his debut album Chaos and the Calm, and Hold Back the River, of course.
38Jamie TMaking a welcome return to Glastonbury, showcasing his third album Carry on the Grudge.
39Jamie xxYou know there's going to be good times when The xx drummer is behind the decks
40Jessie WareJessie showcases her patented slow and deep pop songs on the John Peel Stage.
41Jon HopkinsThe electronic musician and soundtrack composer headlines the Park Stage on Saturday, playing tracks from his Mercury-nominated album Immunity.
42JungleWest London's soul and funk revolutionaries bring their irresistible sound to Worthy Farm.
43Kayne WestThe most famous (and infamous) person in modern music brings his travelling media circus to the most famous festival in the world, in the most controversial booking in Glastonbury history. Expect fireworks.
44Kasai AllstarsA supergroup of visionary musical talents across a huge geographical expanse come together to deliver one of the best stage shows of the entire festival.
45Kate TempestThe Mercury-nominated rapper, playwright and spoken word artist brings her state-of-the-nation rhymes to Glastonbury for the third year running.
46La RouxElectro-pop and disco artist Elly Jackson plays hits from her two critically acclaimed albums - with a full band - on the John Peel Stage.
47Leon BridgesGlastonbury is treated to the glorious voice of Sam Cooke meets Otis Redding coming out of the slender frame of a young man from Texas.
48Lianne La HavasPrince played a gig in her sitting room, now the folk and soul singer-songwriter brings her own songs to Worthy Farm for the second time.
49Lionel RichieWith hits galore, Lionel draws a huge crowd for an epic Legends slot set
50Marcos ValleThe giant of Brazilian music specialising in samba, boss nova, soul and jazz plays songs from his 50-year career on the West Holts stage.
51Mark RonsonThe superstar DJ brings a bit of Uptown Funk to Glasto with a star-studded set
52Mary J. BligeTwenty-three years after releasing her debut album, the Queen of Hip Hop Soul finally makes it to Worthy Farm.
53Mavis StaplesOne of the greatest voices in soul and gospel, formerly of The Staple Singers, delights The Park Stage with hits like I’ll Take You There and Respect Yourself.
54ModestepThe meeting point between bass culture and alternative rock, Modestep arrive at Worthy Farm ready to give London Road, their second album, a damn good thrashing.
55MotörheadThe loudest, nastiest, fastest, and least hippy band to ever set foot in Glastonbury invade the Pyramid Stage.
56Palma VioletsThe Rough Trade-signed and NME-approved indie four-piece return to Glastonbury armed with pub rock-influenced second album, Danger in the Club.
57Paloma FaithAbsolutely fabulous, chart-smashing soul and pop singer-songwriter starts the Saturday night party on the Pyramid Stage ahead of Pharrell and Kanye.
58Patti SmithNew York’s high priestess of punk - a celebrated poet, filmmaker and photographer, as well as musician - plays Glastonbury for the first time since 1999.
59Paul WellerWorthy Farm is treated to the sound of a man comfortably hitting his stride as one of the most consistent songwriters in British music history.
60PeaceMidlands indie rock four-piece return to Worthy Farm to rattle through tracks from their second album, Happy People.
61Perfume GeniusSeattle-based singer-songwriter Mike Hadreas arrives at Glastonbury with three blogosphere-adored albums to pick tracks from.
62Pharrell WilliamsGlastonbury gets happy as hip hop and pop giant Pharrell brings the hits to Worthy Farm.
63PridesScottish electronic pop trio who came up through BBC Introducing and play Glastonbury tipped for huge things.
64Rae MorrisWorthy Farm plays host to Rae's Unguarded, a collection of otherworldly pop songs from a Lancashire lady who is clearly going places.
65Roy AyersThe Californian jazz, funk and soul legend whose performance of Everybody Loves The Sunshine at Glastonbury in 1993 is still fondly remembered.
66RudimentalThe drum and bass act perform the perfect high-energy soundtrack for Summer.
67Run the JewelsThe politicised, Kendrick Lamar-approved hip hop duo, comprised of Killer Mike and El-P make their Glastonbury debut on Friday night.
68Ryan AdamsOne of the most gifted songwriters of his generation, Ryan Adams's long journey from fresh-faced alt-country hero to grizzled troubadour finally brings him to Worthy Farm, ten years since he was forced to pull out due to an ear infection.
69SBTRKTCritically acclaimed electronic musician from London who performs in a mask accompanied by his long-time collaborator Sampha.
70Sharon Van EttenThe Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter, known for her intoxicating performances, plays tracks from her four albums on The Park Stage.
71SlavesPunk rock comes in many shapes and sizes, few more surprising than this angry pair with a soft spot for grime and shouting.
72Sleaford ModsThis Nottingham duo, who brilliantly call their music “electronic munt minimalist punk-hop rants for the working class”, make their Glastonbury debut.
73SOIL&"PIMP"SESSIONSExhilarating, intense and immense Japanese sextet playing what they describe as “death jazz” on the West Holts stage on Saturday.
74SpiritualizedEpic blissed out indie rock with gospel overtones on the Park Stage.
75Steel PulseOne of the greatest UK reggae bands performs at Glastonbury for the first time since 2009, equipped with songs from their Grammy-winning 1985 album Babylon the Bandit.
76SuedeA delightful return to public service for the dark princes of 90s indie rock and their decadent glam racket.
77Super Furry AnimalsThe Welsh psychedelic legends, recently reformed, play their seventh Glastonbury headlining the Park Stage on Friday night.
78The Chemical BrothersIconic dance duo, who once headlined the Pyramid Stage, return after a four-year break to pummel ravers with tracks from their forthcoming eighth album.
79The DistrictsDiscover a much-hyped Pennsylvanian four-piece who like their rock played with soul and make for a tremendous live experience.
80The FallPunk group with an ever-rotating line-up play the festival that their leader, Mark E. Smith believes they were once banned from.
81The Gaslamp KillerThe respected leftfield hip hop DJ/producer brings a full band to Glastonbury, playing a highly flammable stew of psychedelia, space jazz and heavy funk.
82The LibertinesIndie icons surprise Glastonbury with a euphoric return to the Pyramid Stage.
83The MaccabeesLondon-based, indie-rock five-piece play some of their most loved tracks and also preview their forthcoming fourth album, Marks to Prove It.
84The Mothership ReturnsDr. Funkenstein recruits the best players from Parliament, Funkadelic and Sly Stone’s group, The Family Stone, for this two-hour P-Funk lockdown.
85The Pop GroupBristol's furious punk-funk pioneers are back with wiser heads but no less youthful a spring in their step. It's bitter polemic that you can dance to.
86The StavesMournful American folk music filtered through the beautiful harmonies of three sisters from Watford, and brought to the Vale of Avalon.
87The VaccinesA new year and a new sound from The Vaccines, whose third album delivers raucous rock with an electronic pop sheen.
88The WaterboysNever mind the Libertines, Mike Scott is the original wandering minstrel poet songwriter, and he has the back catalogue to prove it.
89Todd Terje & The OlsensThe Norwegian disco and house producer brings to life songs from his acclaimed debut, It’s Album Time, with a full band.
90Twin AtlanticThe Glaswegian band come to Glastonbury with a setlist rammed with uplifting rock anthems from their latest album Great Divide, including the Top 20 hit Heart & Soul.
91Vintage TroubleSublime blues, soul and rock quartet, who have supported The Who, Bon Jovi and Paloma Faith, go it alone again at their second Glastonbury in a row.
92Wolf AliceFeral indie rock thrills are on the way to Worthy Farm again, as Wolf Alice showcase material from their just-released debut album My Love Is Cool.
93Years & YearsThe band who gave us King, Desire and the album Communion are bringing their mournful electropop to Worthy Farm.
94Young FathersThe Scottish trio play a wild mash of global sonic and lyrical styles culled from their Mercury Prize-winning debut, Dead, and its follow-up, White Men Are Black Men Too.