St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival is just two weekends away and we’re getting ourselves in the mood for the big event by listening to tracks by our favourite acts. Not so familiar with some of the names in this year’s line-up? Not to worry, get acquainted with our Laneway Festival playlist!
Jungle – Busy Earnin’
This London-based band oozes a modern soul sound with a 70s-inspired beat that’s guaranteed to get you moving.
Two Weeks – FKA Twigs
FKA Twigs pairs her soothing, whispery voice with a heavy bassline to create a killer combination of electronic R&B.
Digital Witness – St. Vincent
Both upbeat and avant-garde, St. Vincent’s songs are the kind you’ll want stuck in your head. Her namesake album was recently titled Album Of The Year by Digster UK and she is now a nominee for a Grammy in the category of Best Alternative Music. Whoa.
Gold – Chet Faker
Chet Faker’s debut album, Built On Glass, is the kind you could listen to on repeat, whether you’re at a party or lounging out in your PJs. His ultra progressive songs and poetic lyrics revive the soul that can sometimes get lost in electronic music.
Figure It Out – Royal Blood
Britain’s answer to The White Stripes, Royal Blood is a blues-rock duo that has caught the favourable attention and stamp of approval by music legends like Arctic Monkeys’ drummer, Matt Helders.
A Heartbreak – Angus And Julia Stone
Following their break-up back in 2012, the hippie brother-sister band have reunited with an album that reminds us exactly why we fell in love with them in the first place.
Drowning – Banks
With a face as beautiful as her voice, Banks was recently marked as the Artist To Watch, and has toured internationally with award-winning artist, The Weeknd.
Klapp Klapp – Little Dragon
This Swedish electronic music band’s style is so eclectic and their sounds so cleverly crafted that you’ll never sure what they’ll come up with next.
Sun In The Morning – Future Islands
Future Islands’ are renowned for their uplifting music and great on-stage charisma that promise to leave you feeling good, no matter what mood you’re (or were) in.
Image (clockwise from top left): St.Vincent, FKA Twigs, Jungle, Banks