10 Essential Acts At Isle Of Wight 2013 And Q&A With John Giddings
9. Palma Violets
Friday - Main Stage
Choosing who will open the Main Stage on the Friday can be no easy task for the promoters- it has to be a band that are immediately going to capture and hold the attention of an eager crowd and deliver the goods in spades. Palma Violets are one of the biggest buzz bands of the moment, having recently been crowned Best New Band of 2013 by NME as well as having their debut single Best Of Friends labelled by the same magazine as the greatest track of 2012. A string of blistering live performances and a critically acclaimed debut album bursting with anthemic rock n roll tracks means theyre a great choice to kickstart the day on Friday. The on-stage chemistry of the band, particularly that of lead singer Sam Fryer and bassist Chilli Jesson, has already earned them comparisons with The Clash and The Libertines. Their small intimate Lambeth shows are the stuff of legend in London; with the sound of their filthy guitars, sleazy bass and pulsating keyboards, expect them to command the attention of the Main Stage on Friday.Key Track: Best Of Friends For fans of: The Libertines, The Clash, The Strokes