Splendour In The Grass 2014 Sideshows have been announced, with festival promoters Secret Sounds revealing a huge list of headline sideshows featuring many of the major players of Splendour’s 80+ strong lineup.
Check out all the artist info, dates, and venues for the Splendour In The Grass 2014 sideshows below, and the just-announced sideshows from Icelandic sonic sensation Ásgeir, one-woman band Tune-Yards (with special guest D.D Dumbo), Baltimore synthpop trio Future Islands, Swedish folk siblings First Aid Kit, and neo-RnB maverick Kelis.
All tickets on sale 9am, Friday 9 May. Exclusive pre-sale available to Secret Sounds mail out subscribers (get on the list here).
Foster The People Splendour In The Grass 2014 Sideshows
These charming Californians have been on one hell of a ride; their album Torches sold nearly 2 million copies worldwide, reaching #1 on the ARIA charts along with their 6 x platinum song of the year Pumped Up Kicks. Their much-anticipated second release, the Triple J Album of the Week awarded Supermodel just dropped with ‘Coming of Ag’e and infectious new track ‘Best Friend’ in high radio rotation and set to be among the songs of 2014.
Monday 28 July – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Tuesday 29 July – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Ben Howard & Nick Mulvey Splendour In The Grass 2014 Sideshows
Young eclectic troubadour Ben Howard amassed a secret society of fans via the world’s fiercely loyal surfing community following his platinum-selling debut album, Every Kingdom. He returns to our shores ahead of the release of his upcoming sophomore album and following countless sell out shows around the world, these tickets won’t last long! Joining Howard for his Splendour sideshows will be fellow English singer-songwriter Nick Mulvey, providing an evening’s worth of tender songsmithery.
Friday 25 July – Astor Theatre, Perth
Wednesday 30 July – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Thursday 31 July – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
London Grammar Splendour In The Grass 2014 Sideshows
London Grammar bring their spellbinding sound back to Australia after playing a string of the world’s greatest festivals including Glastonbury and Bestival. With three coveted spots in the Hottest 100, including a Top 10 placement for ‘Strong’, Australia’s love affair with London Grammar is only growing. Their maiden Australian voyage culminated in a host of rave reviews and sold out three headline shows in just a few hours so be quick to witness one of the world’s most enchanting acts.
Tuesday 22 July – Festival Hall, Melbourne (Licensed All Ages)
Thursday 24 July – Horden Pavilion, Sydney (Licensed All Ages)
Grouplove & Mikhael Paskalev Splendour In The Grass 2014 Sideshows
Grouplove are rapidly becoming one of the best live bands of their generation, their raucous live show has entertained surging crowds on back-to-back headlining tours. Their second album Spreading Rumours has already delivered awesome hits ‘Ways To Go’ and ‘Shark Attack’, with more to come. Grouplove will be teaming up with the charming young Norwegian/ Bulgarian maverick Mikahel Paskalev for their Splendour In The Grass 2014 Sideshows. Paskalev captured our hearts with the super catchy ARIA charting single ‘I Spy’ and backed it up with ‘Jive Babe’. With a dynamic live set, circus-like energy and all-round great vibes, Mikhael Paskalev returns after a sell out national tour in March. As any one who attended those shows would tell you, you don’t want to miss this
Friday 25 July – 170 Russell, Melbourne
Saturday 26 July – Metro Theatre, Sydney (Licensed All Ages)
The 1975 Splendour In The Grass 2014 Sideshows
The 1975 make pop music, but not as you know it. Critics have been bemused and thrilled by the Manchester four-piece and their amorphous drifts between brooding rock, crisp electronica, dance floor R&B, and 80s gloss pop. An army of loyal fans saw their January headline shows sell out so don’t delay when these go on sale.
Thursday 24 July – Capitol, Perth
Sunday 27 July – The HiFi, Melbourne (Matinee: All Ages)
Monday 28 July – The HiFi, Melbourne (8pm, 18+)
Wednesday 30 July – Metro Theatre, Sydney (Licensed All Ages)
Sky Ferreira Splendour In The Grass 2014 Sideshows
After spending most of 2013 on ‘ones to watch’ lists Sky Ferreira’s debut album Night Time, My Time more than delivered on the hype. One of the hottest names in music right now, she blew away fans at a special Sydney show in March that sold out in a flash and these shows are sure to follow suit!
Wednesday 23 July – Prince Bandroom, Melbourne
Friday 25 July – Metro Theatre, Sydney (Licensed All Ages)
Phantogram & Mas Ysa Splendour In The Grass 2014 Sideshows
New York duo Phantogram are the pair behind the entrancing hit ‘Fall in love’ (and its equally stunning video) from their critically acclaimed album Voices. The pair bring their elegant electronic pop to Australia this July, and have a very special guest joining them for their headline sideshows. Witness nomadic composer Thomas Arsenault, aka Mas Ysa, bring his unique blend of triumphant, danceable, melancholy folk music to Australia for the first time. With no public songs or marketing, Mas Ysa had already shared the stage with Deerhunter, Purity Ring and Delorean.
Thursday 24 July – Metro Theatre, Sydney
Friday 25 July – Prince Bandroom, Melbourne
Darlia Splendour In The Grass 2014 Sideshows
Evoking early-’90s grunge, British three-piece, Darlia has lured fans and industry alike; landing Zane Lowe’s Next Hype Record on BBC Radio 1 and full rotation on Triple J. Their debut EP Candyman dropped in April with the title track causing quite a stir online, also named Hottest Record in the World on BBC Radio 1. Catch Darlia play to Aussie audiences for the first time this July.
Thursday 24 July – Newtown Social Club, Sydney
Saturday 26 July –Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
Metronomy & Circa Waves Splendour In The Grass 2014 Sideshows
Bringing a simultaneously fresh and timeless approach to electro pop, London foursome Metronomy is known for writing great songs, crafting lyrics with care and pushing pop melodies into fabulous shapes. Their Mercury prize-nominated and critically lauded album The English Riveria elevated them to the upper echelons of the UK’s music elite and they recently dropped their fourth and latest album Love Letters. They will be joined by English guitar rock upstarts Circa Waves, who are also playing their own headline sideshow in Sydney.
Wed 23 July – Astor Theatre, Perth
Fri 25 July – Forum Theatre, Melbourne
Mon 28 July – Metro, Sydney
Tue 29 July – Newtown Social Club, Sydney (Circa Waves Headline show)
Skaters Splendour In The Grass 2014 Sideshows
New York City quartet Skaters’ music, ethos, and attitude are remarkably entrenched in the late nights, eclectic characters, and punk roots of their hometown, adopting it as their muse and infusing their sound with the grit and energy of the kind of post-punk and new wave scenes that thrived in the city decades earlier. Their first EP, Schemers, arrived in 2012, and the band followed it up by heading to the famed Electric Lady Studios to begin work on their first full-length, Manhattan, which appeared earlier in 2014 and has already been featured as a Triple J album of the week.
Thu 24 July – Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
Sat 26 July – The Corner, Melbourne
The Strypes Splendour In The Grass 2014 Sideshows
The Strypes are a proper phenomenon! These four Irish lads, all under the age of 18, have skills and a sound way beyond their years, the hard-earned result of years spent honing their craft in Irish pubs, hotels and music halls. With their debut album, Snapshot released in September 2013 and a suite of famous faces consistently appearing in the audience of their shows, The Strypes promise a performance of true blues rock revival.
Tue 22 July – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
Wed 23 July – Newtown Social Club, Sydney
Jungle Splendour In The Grass 2014 Sideshows
London-based collective Jungle are all set to bring their ethereal electronic grooves, bittersweet soul felt melodies and captivating live show to Australia following an appearance at Fuji Rock and ahead of Lollapalooza. Based around a core musical duo known simply as ‘J’ and ‘T’ who expand to a seven piece live band, Jungle make mesmeric, modern soul that’s unmistakably born in the UK but with true global appeal. They were the talk of SXSW, they’ve just been out Busy Earnin’ playing shows with Haim across Europe and they have an album about to drop in June.
Tue 29 July – The Corner, Melbourne
Wed 30 July – Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
The Head & The Heart Splendour In The Grass 2014 Sideshows
Following their celebrated eponymous debut of 2011, Seattle’s The Head and the Heart released their second album Let’s Be Still late last year to critical acclaim. The six-piece went from busking and playing open mic nights to selling out San Francisco’s Fillmore, Seattle’s Paramount Theatre, New York’s Terminal 5 and more. Consistently presenting a perfect mix of solid songwriting, sweet harmonies, minimalist drums, hand percussion and solid bass The Head and the Heart continue to win over new fans with their live show. The band has also charmed audiences through performances on Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Late Show with David Letterman, the legendary Austin City Limits and Coachella to drop just a few names.
Sat 26 July – Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
Mon 28 July – Howler, Melbourne
The Wild Feathers Splendour In The Grass 2014 Sideshows
All the way from Nashville, The Wild Feathers make modern rock n roll, laced with nostalgia, built for the new millennium! The Wild Feathers personify the essence of the American spirit by combining rock, folk and blues into a distinctive new rock n roll sound, built around the strength of five harmonious lead singers. With some super high profile support slots behind them – hello Bob Dylan – they enlisted producer Jay Joyce (Cage the Elephant, The Wallflowers, Emmylou Harris) for their self-titled debut. The resulting record is a collection of bluesy, American rock tunes that they recently showcased at SXSW.
Fri 25 July – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
Sat 26 July – Newtown Social Club, Sydney
The Acid Splendour In The Grass 2014 Sideshows
When The Acid first emerged, there was mystery. Who was behind it? The mystery has now been solved… The Acid are globe trotting, Grammy nominated DJ & Producer Adam Freeland, creator of subversive crossover hit ‘We Want Your Soul’; Californian producer, composer, professor of music technology Steve Nalepa; and Australian, LA based artist and producer Ry X, whose Berlin EP was released in late 2013 to acclaim, and who, with his other alter ego as one half of Howling, created an eponymous club smash and toured heavily through 2013’s festival circuit. The Acid have a self titled EP just out and debut album, Lineal due out in June.
Wed 23 July – Goodgod Small Club, Sydney
Thu 24 July – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
Ry X Splendour In The Grass 2014 Sideshows
LA based Australian Ry Cummings is playing Sideshows both with his band The Acid and in his solo guise Ry X. This talented musician’s beautifully captivating four-track EP Berlin has received international acclaim. Such is the power and immediacy of the title track ‘Berlin’ that it won the attention of Sony Bravia who chose the track to soundtrack their new TV advert, which has been running in the UK, France and Germany since November. Don’t miss your chance to catch this unique music-maker.
Tue 29 July – Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
Wed 30 July – Howler, Melbourne
