Reading Festival 2025 - Friday in Reading - Aug 22, 2025

Glixen

31 concerts

Glixen, a Phoenix shoegaze band, blends influences like Björk and My Bloody Valentine. Founded in 2020 by Aislinn Ritchie, they’ve toured with Interpol and DIIV. Their EP, "She Only Said," gained national attention. Produced by Jack Endino and Sonny DiPerri, they capture a modern, intense sound.

Bloc Party

18 concerts

East London band Bloc Party is known for their genre-bending sound, blending post-punk, indie rock, and electronic influences. They gained fame with 2005's "Silent Alarm," which went platinum in the UK, featuring hits like "Banquet." With albums like "A Weekend in the City" and "Intimacy," they've explored diverse styles, from dance beats to personal themes. Despite lineup changes, the band, anchored by Kele Okereke and Russell Lissack, continues to innovate. They've collaborated with notable producers and toured widely, influencing the indie scene with their dynamic musical evolution.

The Kooks

25 concerts

The Kooks, known for their well-crafted pop, underwent a band “renovation,” returning to the energetic spirit of their debut. For their seventh album, "Never Know," they embraced experimentation and fun, recapturing their essence and swagger.

AJ Tracey

1 concert

AJ Tracey, a UK-born artist, is key in UK rap. Known for 'Ladbroke Grove,' he spans grime, drill, hip-hop, collaborating with T-Pain and Skepta. He won the Brits Billion Award for 1 billion UK streams.

Hozier

1 concert

Irish artist Hozier, from Wicklow, rose to fame with "Take Me To Church." Known for soulful music, he achieved critical acclaim with albums like "Wasteland, Baby!" and "Unreal Unearth," earning multi-platinum sales and a Grammy nomination. His global success includes topping charts and billions of streams, but Ireland remains his heart’s home.

Heartworms

4 concerts

Jojo Orme, aka Heartworms, captivates with her agit-pop style in Glutton For Punishment, a debut album full of raw emotion. Her acclaimed EP, A Comforting Notion, secured praise from The Sunday Times and more, with singles playlisted on BBC Radio 6 Music.

The Chats

13 concerts

The Chats are a Queensland pub-punk band known for their chaotic shows and viral hit "Smoko." They've toured with Cosmic Psychos and Queens of the Stone Age.

Rudimental

2 concerts

Rudimental, from East London, are a genre-bending electronic trio known for chart-topping dance hits, 5 albums, 5 billion streams, world tours, and multiple awards.

Badger

3 concerts

UK electronic artist Badger has quickly risen in the Dance Music scene, known for UK Garage and Bass House. Boosted by TikTok, supported by AC Slater, and played by BBC; his hit "Backstrap" topped Beatport.