Fresh from releasing their sixth studio album ‘Black Light’ earlier this month, Groove Armada bring their distinctive brand of dance music to the Radio 1/NME Stage this July.
Refugees from Mexico’s metal scene, Rodrigo Y Gabriela exchanged Mexico City for Dublin and electric guitars for acoustic ones which they thrash with the same energy as the heaviest of metal bands. These acoustic guitar dynamos have a truly unique sound and return for their second performance.
Britpoppers Shed Seven return to Balado for their sixth appearance. First performing 15 years ago, York’s finest always go down a treat at T in the Park, their classic good time tunes from the 1990’s sparking mass sing-a-longs.
Set to release her sophomore album ‘My Best Friend Is You’ next month, British songstress Kate Nash will no doubt return to the charts with her characteristically catchy choruses and lyrical twists. Though the style of the new album is still classic Kate, co-producer Bernard Butler has added an epic pop flair.
Having graduated from Best UK Newcomer at the MOBO Awards 2008 to picking up Best Hip-Hop Act at the same awards in 2009, London rapper Chipmunk is making his debut at Balado this July. The young MC with a reputation for a killer rhyme will deliver his trademark lyrics over grime beats.
Preparing for the release of their third album in June, American indie act We Are Scientists now have a Brit in tow after recruiting former Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows for sticks duties on their new record. They’ll be bringing their new band member to Balado for a typically energetic set.
American blues-rock duo The Black Keys will be making their debut T in the Park performance this summer. The two-piece from Ohio with fierce guitar prowess and a penchant for lo-fi recording, release their self-produced, sixth studio album ‘Brothers’ in May.
The Slam Tent line-up continues to grow with the addition of three heavy hitters from the clubbing world.
An undisputed figurehead of the German club scene, Sven Vath has devoted his life to the development of electronic music and the promotion of all art forms in club culture so his headline set will no doubt be a special Slam Tent moment this summer.
DJ Yoda is one of Britain’s most admired and original club DJs, encapsulating the very essence of good times, he’s sure to throw down his typically diverse style to get you jumping.
At the top of the hugely prolific Swedish techno scene, Adam Beyer’s music is synonymous with all that is exciting about techno music and his focussed dedication to his craft has confirmed his position as a globally recognised DJ who will be appearing in the Slam Tent for the second time.
