GLASTONBURY 2008,

we're back. and so is glastonbury. what a weekend of music, and all from comfort of my sofa. there was plenty of controversy over jay z headlining, mainly from noel gallagher, but rap's head honcho proved all of the doubters wrong with a smashing set. to rub salt in the wounds of the oasis icon, a film was played before jay z's entrance that humiliated noel, leading into a tongue-in-cheek cover of wonderwall. keep your big mouth shut next time eh son?

here are some of my other highlights.



i've really warmed to duffy, her LP is phenomenal, an almost motown sound with a modern edge. current single "warwick avenue" is genuinly one of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard, and that's not exaggeration. this was her last song, the band sound incredible and the play-off as duffy leaves the stage is as cool as it gets, even the camera man is playing air guitar.

headlining on the friday, kings of leon blew the crowd away, it's a very similar set to the one i seen twice last summer at t in the park and lowlands festival but it still gave me goosebumps through the television set, maybe in nostlagia for what a great summer it was. i'll be seeing them again in two weeks at this year's "t", can't wait.



the raconteurs' new number. looks great live, definetely another must see next weekend. truly two of the best technical guitarists around just now.

and seth lakeman with some gorgeous new material, playing an intimate backstage rendition of "the hurlers". watch out for a feature on seth coming soon, maybe even tonight if you're lucky ducks. oh lauren laverne, best female presenter around, it's a shame everyone doesn't see it that way.



download: duffy - distant dreamer