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Metronomy On The Mercurys And Working With Girls Aloud
At Bestival 2011, Metronomy share their thoughts on PJ Harvey winning the Mercury Prize, their collaboration with Nicola Roberts and their next album.
Metronomy - 'We'd Pick A Fight With Beady Eye'
We quiz Metronomy backstage at Bestival 2011. On the agenda: which band would you punch?
The National On New Album: 'There Are A Few Ideas Floating Around'
The National discuss their next album, the London Riots and their project with Matt Berninger’s brother at Leeds Festival 2011.
Bobby Gillespie: 'There'll Be A New Primal Scream Album Next Year'
Bobby Gillespie chats to us at Bestival about the new material they've been working on, touring 'Screamadelica' and what album he'd like to hear being played in full.
Best Coast - Instant Interview
Backstage at Reading Festival, Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino reveals that she's got a crush on Drake, and tells us which band she'd like to fight.
Warpaint - Instant Interview
Backstage at Reading Festival, Warpaint sing Michael Jackson tunes and show us their best Robert De Niro impression.
Cage The Elephant - Instant Interview
Backstage at Reading Festival 2011, Cage The Elephant show us their best dance moves and dish on which other musician they find hot.
Walk Onstage With New Found Glory - Reading Festival 2011
Follow New Found Glory onto the Main Stage on the first day of Reading Festival 2011.
Two Door Cinema Club - 'We Still Have Fun Playing Our Songs Live'
We caught up with Two Door Cinema Club on their tour bus at Leeds Festival 2011. The band talk new material and reveal that they're still not sick of their first album.
The People Versus... 30 Seconds To Mars
What's next for Jared's hair? Who's their favourite 'Simpsons' character? What would the guys do if they were a girl for the day? We put your questions to the band at Reading Festival 2011.
New Found Glory - 'Pop-Punk is Getting Bigger Again'
Backstage at Reading Festival 2011, New Found Glory discuss their new album 'Radiosurgery', their thoughts on the new Blink 182 material, and why pop-punk will never die. In fact, it's on the up...
On The Tourbus With Two Door Cinema Club
Backstage at Leeds Festival 2011, Two Door Cinema Club talk mad parties involving fire extinguishers and milk, why Muse have lost it, and why they'll remember their gigs at Reading and Leeds for the rest of their lives.
Letlive. - 'Our Shows Are Transcendent'
Backtage at Leeds Festival 2011, Jason Aalon Butler - vocalist with rising L.A. rockers letlive. - reveals his philosophy of rock n' roll, and tells fans to expect something phenomenal when they tour the UK with Enter Shikari.
Reading And Leeds Boss Melvin Benn - 'Muse Were Awesome'
Backstage at Reading Festival 2011, festival organiser Melvin Benn chats about his festival highlights, safety concerns in the wake of Pukkelpop, and plans for next year. You can hear Elbow playing 'One Day Like This' in the background.
Muse At Reading - 'Our Fans Are The Most Dedicated In The World'
Backstage before Muse's headline set at Reading Festival 2011, basssist Chris Wolstenholme talks 'Origin Of Symmetry', why their fans are the most dedicated in the world, and why it's time for something different on the next album.
Jane's Addiction At Reading Ahead Of Their No Show
Dave Navarro of Jane's Addiction talks backstage at Reading about new album 'The Great Escape Artists', being escape artists, and their new Muse / Radiohead sound ahead of their cancelled slot at the festival.
My Chemical Romance - 'Reading Was The Best Show Of Our Lives'
Backstage at Leeds Festival 2011, Gerard and Mikey talk about "the greatest show of their lives", their sixth month preparations for their headline slot, their love for Queen and how they got Brian May to join them onstage.
Bring Me The Horizon - 'We Love To Annoy People'
On their tour bus at Reading Festival 2011, we chat to Bring Me The Horizon about playing to angry crowds and why Slipknot are the best metal band on the planet.
Bring Me The Horizon Show Us Round Their Tour Bus
Matt from the Yorkshire rockers shows us round the bunks and living areas they call home when on the road, including a look in their fridge and secret areas.
The Strokes At Reading Festival 2011 - Fans React
We go out in the crowd to see what people thought of The Strokes' headline set at Reading, which featured a guest appearance from Pulp's Jarvis Cocker.
