Santigold

Friday 2nd Sept - 9pm on the Electric Arena

Paul McClean - ATL Producer

The name has changed (well one vowel, due to a potential lawsuit) but hopefully the song will remain the same. New York/Philadelphia fashionista Santigold blew EP apart in 2009 and it will be intersting to see whether her new material can equal or even top it. She is now signed to Jay Z's label which bodes well. Santigold had the looks, hooks and attitude of MIA without the petulant nonsense, and her dancers and backing band gave phenomenal entertainment. It clashes with PJ Harvey, which is a dose, but could be very much worth the pain.

Everything Everything

Sunday the 4th Sept - 3:30pm in the Electric Arena

Amy McGarrigle (ATL Content Assistant)

The Ivor Novello and Mercury Prize nominated Everything Everything might sound like one of those bands critics adore but are too serious to love. Instead the Manchester band's debut album, 'Man Alive' was one of the the most fun albums of last year, making me air drum, mumble undefinied lyrics in quick succession and attempt crazy high pitch falsetto harmonies. Musically it merges indie rock, pop, r n'b and even prog, making for a very interesting and unpredicatble album and hopefully a smashing live show. I'm pretty sure they haven't played an Irish gig since the release of their album, much to my frustration, so their performance at Electric Picnic is a must. It might not work live, it may be one of the best things I've ever seen - either way, I'm there!