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

SOFIA ISELLA

1 concert

SOFIA ISELLA is a 20-year-old alt-pop visionary, classically trained violinist, songwriter, and producer. Known for her raw, cinematic sound blending poetry and haunting lyricism, she draws inspiration from artists like Nine Inch Nails and Lana Del Rey. With hits like "Hot Gum," she has shared stages with major artists and is currently touring, captivating audiences with her magnetic live performances.

anaïs

1 concert

Good Health Good Wealth

11 concerts

Good Health Good Wealth is a post-punk duo formed by Bruce Breakey and Simon Kuzmickas. Known for conversational cockney storytelling blending guitars, electronics, and hip-hop, they released the album This Time Next Year We'll Be Millionaires, which reached No. 2 on the Official Indie Breakers Chart, and have performed at major festivals like Glastonbury.

The Linda Lindas

10 concerts

Formed in 2018 for Girlschool LA, garage punk band The Linda Lindas feature sisters Mila and Lucia de la Garza, cousin Eloise Wong, and Bela Salazar. Known for their energetic style, they have opened for Bikini Kill, Green Day, and Paramore.

Bloc Party

17 concerts

Formed in London, indie rock band Bloc Party gained widespread acclaim with their platinum-selling 2005 debut album, Silent Alarm. Led by Kele Okereke, the group is known for blending angular post-punk guitar riffs with electronic textures and dance rhythms.

High Vis

10 concerts

High Vis is an English rock band formed in London in 2016. They blend hardcore punk with post-punk, indie rock, and baggy styles, known for their energetic performances and socially conscious lyrics. Their discography includes albums such as "No Sense No Feeling," "Blending," and "Guided Tour." Popular songs include "Trauma Bonds" and "Drop Me Out." They have collaborated with Show Me the Body.

The Chats

17 concerts

The Chats are a pub-punk shed-rock band from Queensland, Australia. Formed in high school, they released a self-titled debut EP and Get This In Ya. Their song Smoko went viral on YouTube, and they’re known for loud, chaotic live shows.

Brittany Broski

1 concert

Texas-raised singer-songwriter and viral creator Brittany Broski developed her powerful vocals and bluesy sound from church and diverse musical influences. Best known for her hit podcasts and online presence, she launched her music career with her debut single The Sun.

Mannequin Pussy

19 concerts

Mannequin Pussy, a Philadelphia rock band, known for their cathartic tunes, blends punk and pop. Key members include Marisa Dabice and Colins Regisford. Their acclaimed third album "Patience" led to tours and their EP "Perfect." They’re celebrated for addressing despair and resilience in an unkind world.

Glixen

2 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.

Nemzzz

18 concerts

Nemzzz, born Nemiah Emmanuel Simms in Manchester, England, is a British rapper of Jamaican descent. He is known for pioneering the "chill drill" microgenre with a distinctive lo-fi sound and introspective lyrics. Popular tracks include "Elevate" and "2MS". Nemzzz released the EP "Nemzzz Type Beat", followed by mixtapes "Do Not Disturb" and "Rent's Due", which charted well. He has collaborated with artists like Lil Yachty and Central Cee, and received MOBO Award nominations.

Reading Festival

2 concerts

Reading Festival, originating as the National Jazz Festival in 1961, evolved into the UK's longest-running popular music event. It's celebrated for its diverse genres, spanning rock, indie, hip-hop, and electronic music, consistently hosting global superstars and fostering a vibrant community of music enthusiasts.

The Kooks

19 concerts

The Royston Club

10 concerts

The Royston Club, a Welsh indie rock band from Wrexham, formed in 2019. Known for energetic live shows and catchy melodies, their sound blends indie pop with rock. Popular songs include "Mrs Narcissistic" and "Cariad". Their debut album, "Shaking Hips and Crashing Cars," achieved UK chart success, followed by "Songs for the Spine," which also charted highly. They are celebrated for their gritty, melodic style.

SNAYX

5 concerts

SNAYX, a British alt-rock trio from Brighton, delivers ferocious, bass-driven punk. Their high-energy sound blends punk, grime, and rave influences. Known for EPs like "Better Days" and tracks such as "Sink or Swim," they've been recognized as "ones to watch" by BBC Introducing and featured on BBC 6 Music.

Heartworms

5 concerts

Heartworms is the musical project of Jojo Orme, known for agit-pop. Following the critically acclaimed debut EP A Comforting Notion, which received strong radio support, she released her debut album Glutton For Punishment, featuring nine tracks about broken relationships.

Chloe Qisha

2 concerts

Malaysian-born, London-based Chloe Qisha crafts nostalgic alternative pop with insightful lyrics. Known for her wide-ranging vocals, she debuted in 2024 with "VCR Home Video." Her discography includes EPs "Chloe Qisha" and "Modern Romance," and the mixtape "Fantasize." She earned a BBC Sound of 2026 shortlist mention and collaborates with talents like Rob Milton.

Chanel Yates

1 concert

Independent country artist Chanel Yates has amassed over 20 million streams with hits like Big Girl Boots and Once Upon a Time. Known for her wit and humor, she has sold out UK tours, performed at festivals like C2C and Reading, and supported artists including Garth Brooks.

Rudimental

8 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.

Any Young Mechanic

1 concert

Any Young Mechanic is a Tarntanya/Adelaide five-piece band taking their name from a line in Hooray For Hollywood. They released the debut album The Modern Shoe Is Ruining The Foot, which blends folk music with musical dexterity and vivid widescreen vistas across twelve tracks.

Badger

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.

Charlotte Plank

Charlotte Plank is a UK singer-songwriter-producer blending Jungle, Indie, Electronic, and Pop into her unique "Melantronic" style—melancholic, high-energy, emotive beats.

Hozier

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.

Been Stellar

Been Stellar is an indie rock band based in New York City, formed in Michigan. Signed to Dirty Hit, their sound blends post-punk and shoegaze. Their acclaimed debut album, Scream from New York, NY, released in 2024, features songs like "Pumpkin" and "I Have the Answer." The band is recognized for capturing the essence of New York.

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Red Rum Club

Red Rum Club is a British alternative rock sextet from Merseyside, formed in 2016. Known for their "Mariachi Merseybeat" sound, blending indie rock with a distinctive trumpet, they deliver energetic, brass-infused music. Popular tracks include "Would You Rather Be Lonely" and "Vibrate". Their 2024 album "Western Approaches" and 2025's "Buck" both hit the UK Top 10. They are celebrated for compelling live shows.

AJ Tracey

Born in London, AJ Tracey is an independent, multi‑platinum UK rap pioneer blending grime, drill & hip-hop; hits “Ladbroke Grove” & “Thiago Silva”; collab’d with Skepta, Dave, Gorillaz; BRITs Billion Award.

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Alessi Rose

Alessi Rose, an English singer-songwriter from Derby, crafts confessional indie pop and alt-pop, known for honest lyrics and a blend of vulnerability. Her popular songs include "oh my" and "First Original Thought." She has released EPs like "Voyeur" and "For Your Validation," and has supported major artists. Her engaging style and self-made success have earned her recognition.

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DJ Semtex

Manchester-born DJ Semtex is a top Hip Hop DJ, producer, and radio host known for working with Jay-Z, Nas, Kanye, Travis Scott, and Skepta. Creator of "Hip Hop Raised Me".

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Reading Festival 2025 - Friday in Reading,

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