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• The fact that so many of the blurbs cite the influence of/similarity with other bands says it all - this is a sadly predictable and uninspiringly 'safe' shortlist. Can't even be arsed to vote...

  Posted by peter at 5:56 PM | 06/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Agreed

  Posted by matt at 7:04 PM | 06/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• ...it's strange how almost all the entries sound exactly the same...couldn't they have taken a punt on something different or actually totally unknown?

  Posted by Lur at 8:43 PM | 06/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• "...your act was not what the judges were looking for..." So the judges had already decided what would classify as 'new' and 'talent'? There's nothing here that makes you go 'wow, that's interesting!' Or fun, or musical, or different. I expected more than a box-ticking exercise from what looked to be a grown-up panel. Hey ho...

  Posted by peter at 8:54 PM | 06/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• John Peel must be spinnin... makes you realise how much we - and Glastonbury - are gonna miss him.

  Posted by eric the red at 9:05 PM | 06/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• I don't think all of them sound the same. A lot are typical commercial indie fare, but one or two actually sound promising.

  Posted by paul at 12:13 AM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• some great sounding bands there! dunnno what people are talking about on here, although it sounds like they are just from people who didnt get through.

  Posted by toby at 1:00 AM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• I thought they were going to have seperate competitions for each area like last time. If the competition just includes pyramid and other stages what chance do jazz/funk/world/dance acts have of getting into the festival? Come on glasto sort it out.

  Posted by Richard at 1:26 AM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• I'm a fan of Hey Molly who are from my home town. They're on the uk circuit all the time, they wrok so hard. How there music wasn't selected is unreal. I would choose them above 90% of the bands i hear on a daily basis!! I would advise anyone to check them out at www.myspace.com/heymolly. Bring on Glasto tho!!!! x

  Posted by Hey Molly Fan at 1:45 AM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• agreed citing influences was lazy and shortlist is a little uninspiring bar a few exceptions...

  Boys in a band look strong and the Golden Silvers sound interesting, good songs.

  Charlene has a beautiful voice

  Posted by Stuart at 11:54 AM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• What? Unfortunately Glastonbury is not only sold out but selling out. What happened to the good old days when this festival was all about mud, rain and proper music. Did anyone tell them that rap is one letter away from CRAP.

  Posted by Terry at 1:22 PM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Proper Music?!

  let me guess.... 4 white men with guitars doing something dull.
  

  Posted by Reg at 2:11 PM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• I Think Boys In A Band are the best rocking band of these twelve bands..

  
  Good luck BIAB,,,

  Posted by L'pool at 3:11 PM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• I think Boys in a Band are clear favorites and Charlene as an outsider

  Posted by Juando dos Silva at 3:44 PM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Ha. all the Indie bands are sloppy. BIAB sound similar to almost every new band I've heard in the past year. Time for something new Myth Band for the win!!!

  Posted by ROO at 4:00 PM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• i like myth of unity there sound is fresh and rockin!

  Posted by ed at 4:52 PM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• What a load of bitter nonsense. I love the variation the panel have gone for. It is illogical to say likening of bands makes them unoriginal - people have to make sense of bands somehow.

  Most sound a lot better than the dreary nonsense around at the moment.
  
  Mankala and Swimming sound cool but I think my vote will go to the Franks - proper intense melodic rock music and great vocals. Check 'em out!
  

  Posted by Alice Coveney at 4:55 PM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• I completely agree with the above comment, both about music in general and about that band The Franks. Boys in a Band are ok, but they still sound like everything else out there. The Franks seem to be bringing back epic rocking melody. I hope to see them on that Glastonbury main stage! Can't wait for Glasto now!

  Posted by Simon Freed at 4:59 PM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Agreed, I think Myth of Unity have got something very cool goin on!

  Posted by Boo at 5:04 PM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• I think that oughta this lot, Boys in a band sound like they have the most "thing". But still... out of this lot.

  Posted by Knowfull at 5:38 PM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• I think what's becoming obvious is that Boys in A Band clearly have the most mates, but apart from that I really don't see the appeal. They're not very melodic.

  Rod Thomas has a good voice, but the Franks are the only band here it seems with real promise to fill stadiums. Annie Who and Loose Reckoning are ****ing great songs, just checked out their myspace and im hooked. :)

  good luck to all of you though

  Posted by Lisa Watkins at 6:07 PM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Revere are clearly the best- have you not heard their song 'Escape Artist'?. Andy Hickie is good and so are Boys In A Band. Not a fan of the rest though. Go REVERE!

  Posted by anne at 6:44 PM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• my vote has gotta be Myth of Unity. Sound really cool

  Posted by sue at 7:29 PM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Got to be the franks or revere for me...real music!

  having said that, all a good bunch. The bitter ones can go and listen to razorshite or one night only (if only it was one night)

  Pete

  Posted by Pete Tarpey at 8:57 PM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• B*ll*cks to some of those dreary negative comments. There is some interesting diversity here and strong contenders. What planet are you on? On mine, REVERE rule supreme and The Escape Artist is the stand-out song. Good luck to everyone nonetheless.

  Posted by Tony Hardy at 9:44 PM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• shock horror

  the majority of the finalists are men.

  The only decent one (who can actually sing, most of the rest shout) happens to be a girl but she comes from the BRIT school *yawn* which says it all really. It all comes down to connections eh?

  Posted by What a surprise at 9:50 PM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• thanks for the glasto judges for making my job easy! clearly the franks...best band since the manics and when radiohead were good! Delighted to see that tedious indie isn't still the order of the day. Good on glasto for being different and saving our souls

  Joe
  x

  Posted by Joe Marks at 9:53 PM | 07/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• REVERE for me!!

  Posted by JUDY at 12:07 AM | 08/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• .....confused as to how some of these extremely unmusical people think that one girl band + african traditional music + indie + rock combination = 'all the same'

  i will be rooting for the franks.....can't seem to find a band similar to them which is a relief.....

  would love to see an end to these bitter remarks and some real support shown for these bands.....i think the judges know what they are doing don't you??

  Posted by Anna de Lacey at 12:47 AM | 08/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• 28 Costumes woohoo!

  Posted by Ashleiiiiigh at 9:30 AM | 08/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• They make beautiful intense tuneful gripping music. Best inventiveness since the Beatles. They will add magic to Glastonbury.

  Posted by frances mckie at 9:38 AM | 08/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Sorry.. my last post did not make clear I meant Revere of course!!... They are like NONE of the other bands ... and Escape Artist... stunning .... is just a taster for what they have to offer... This is MUSIC... at last.
  And they keeo inventing MORE!!!!!

  Posted by Frances McKie at 9:43 AM | 08/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Once again i have to agree with the top comment the music industry has once again delivered the same old same old, with everyone making money out of unsigned bands now the indiustry is making it very clear that they are never going to throw away the attitude of what they think is good selling music every year hundreds of talented unsigned bands go up against a rather boring professional standard and comes out a loser are we always going to have to deal with skinny jeaned indie pop or sorry is it alternative indie pop now, the same old boy and girl bands, ock bands and other nonesensicle music genres, thank you very much for putting 12 bands together to fight over 30 minutes of stage time to be swept off into the background once the industry has made its money and promoted the glastonbury festival to breaking point.

  Posted by Rob Davis at 4:49 PM | 08/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• rob davis could you be any more bitter. i understand if you didnt get through but clearly you are going to be biased. some great talent here
  - from someone impartial

  Posted by jack at 5:14 PM | 08/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Sure, Rob Davis sounds pretty bitter. Yeah, he probably didn't get through. But that doesn't mean he hasn't nailed the whole thing. Well said mate.

  Posted by lugs at 10:47 AM | 09/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Someone pointed that all but one of the finalists were "surprise surprise" all men, but Revere have two female members (and there are 8 of them!) It's not all generic.

  Posted by Jon Thewlis at 12:17 PM | 09/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• One of Myth of Unity's 2 lead vocalists is female too. Also I don't think all the bands are the same at all!

  Posted by Tom at 1:12 PM | 09/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• d'oh, forgot to say there's Roz in Myth of Unity on keyboards too.

  Posted by Tom at 1:24 PM | 09/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Whatever happened to WALK.DONTWALK?

  Posted by Adrian at 8:32 PM | 09/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• I don't understand everyone's obsession with Revere - yes their music is perhaps a bit different, and the musicianship itself is of a very high standard, but are they really going to set the Glastonbury main stage alight? I've just finished listening to all 12 acts on their myspace and for me the clear winner is The Franks. x

  Posted by Sally at 1:35 AM | 10/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Sally, you should see and hear REVERE live and then you'd know what all the fuss is about. They perform with an intensity rarely seen & heard and the whole show is visually stunning. The Franks are fine and have some good tunes but their sound is not exactly new. Think Editors, Franz F and back to Big Country.

  Posted by Tony Hardy at 8:00 AM | 10/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• BAA , the glastonbury sheep disguised as judges have lost their musical way. I would have hoped to see Birmingham act The Dancehall Terrorists, without them just how festive can your festival be. Shame on you glasto looks like your a sellout before you even print the tickets of shame.

  Posted by The Supervisor at 10:30 AM | 10/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Why don't all you bitter losers use the time you're using to throw your toys out the pram to try and write some decent, melodic music?

  With the exception of Boys In A Band, who sound rather generic to me, most of the other acts actually appear to be trying to bring melody back into what has become a dire scene.

  Like Rod Thomas's set up and love what the franks are doing. Having listened to all 6 of their tracks on myspace, they have really grown on me and each song is completely different - far more rounded and intense than the editors if you ask me.

  bon chance a tous, and someone needs to start banning the bitter fools!

  Posted by Oli Greenwood at 11:50 AM | 10/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• I completely agree Oli. 'The Supervisor'...I'm sure you're right that Revere look great on stage, but are they really going to be the next big band? And is their music really going to sell millions of copies? ...

  Posted by Sally at 1:08 PM | 10/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Revere are a spectacle to behold live - eight people rocking out and totally lost in what they play. Last time I saw them they had a 30-piece choir in tow as well (along with their usual cellos, violins, trumpets, glockenspiels, marching drums, distortion...). Ace. Loud and beautiful.

  Posted by Kat at 1:11 PM | 10/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Good luck to all the bands here - there is quite a varied selection in my humble opinion. I'm gonna wait till ive listened to more than 30secs of one song on their myspaces before making any judgements -
  swimming / the franks / rod thomas all look promising....

  Posted by Bovine at 3:02 PM | 10/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• I must say that I do rather love 28 Costumes...saw them in Kings Cross on Saturday night on the back of this here comp and they seemed pretty exciting! Gonna try and listen/watch as many of these as poss, some great tunes amongst this lot.
  Agreed though, sounds like a lot of bitter kids on here!

  Posted by Burkey at 3:23 PM | 10/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• it's all about Young Runaways. 'Victoria Line' is just beautiful...

  Posted by Pips at 3:44 PM | 10/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Good to see Myth Of Unity on here.
  We've seen them in Preston and Manchester and trust me, the stage show is amazing.
  It would be great for somthing exciting to win instead of all the safe, expected, harmless bands we've been numbed with over the last year.

  Posted by Piper at 4:38 PM | 10/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Heres to Revere, finally a song that makes me nipples hard - the escape artist - awesome!!
  When are you lot going to play some gigs out of London?

  Posted by David at 5:33 PM | 10/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• I don't agree with some of the comments on here at all.
  Glastonbury should be about reviving the old festival spirit. Who cares about "different" - I'd rather have rock done right than a bunch of squealing vocals akin to farmhouse slaughter, a load of dissonant bizarre instruments banging together in a cacophonous mess, or an "artist" who needs a slew of electronic sound effects to cover up a lack of talent.
  If you strip away all the cr*p- what REALLY matters is melody and vocals, and the only bands who've seemed to figure that out are The Franks and Andy Hickie. They've got my vote.

  Posted by Andrew Thompson at 7:52 PM | 10/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• If you melody and vocals then you should listen to more of Revere..... try Tadoma on Revere Unplugged... Find a Safe Place, Maybe in Time... they are all lovely.

  Posted by charlie at 8:31 PM | 10/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Have to say I agree with Andrew Thompson wholeheartedly. We all know the scene is in a rather dire state. I appreciate the inclusions of such bands as Mankala, Revere etc for doing what they're passionate about and they do it well, but for me Glastonbury is about good rock music, and i have to say, though I haven't listened to all entries yet, I'm pretty excited about what the Franks have to offer - lots of growers. Reminds of the good old 90s - oh how i miss thee.

  Posted by Jonny Wilks at 10:13 PM | 10/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• I reckon there's a stronger load of bands here than there has been in the past...from this lot I've listened to Andy Hickie who I think has some great songs and Revere and The Franks and 28 Costumes, whose song 'I'm not going to get along..' is sensational! I can imagine that being a proper glasto anthem! Have a listen...
  In general a pretty high standard of bands.

  Posted by Segeant Rock at 10:26 PM | 10/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• The problem with an event like this is it encourages people to pit one band against another. Who cares if you think one is better than another. They've got this far, godspeed to all of them.

  Posted by Stephen at 10:43 PM | 10/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• i'd prefer myth of unity be compared to shy FX vs. Lost prophets ;)

  Posted by unityyyyy at 12:08 AM | 11/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• REVERE are absolutely made for Glastonbury! Their wall to wall sound, brilliant songs and on stage dynamics make for an awe inspiring set.

  Posted by JUDY at 5:36 PM | 11/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• soooooooo excited to see The Franks this sunday in Edinburg!!!!! Dean is scrumptious! <3 <3 <3
  I hope they win xxxx Lily

  Posted by xxx Lily xxx at 5:54 PM | 11/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• 28 Costumes are a special band y'know...I think they're gonna be in with very good chance. Good luck to all the bands no matter what.

  Posted by Hey Scensters at 9:07 AM | 12/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• I really love Young runaways, they have a different sound to everything out there at the moment which frankly all sounds the same! I wish them all the best, as our music scene needs some change and good music.

  Posted by Holly Phillips at 11:47 AM | 16/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• When does this vote go up? I'd also say Myth of Unity, I've seen their stage show too and it's amazing, they'd look great on the Pyramid stage.

  Posted by Jude at 9:56 AM | 17/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• of course you have mate...from the stage.

  Posted by Doin B at 7:18 PM | 17/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Before you vote, please listen to Revere..... they make fantastic, breathtaking TUNES!!!
  You should vote to see them at Glastonbury ... they are amazing on stage. HUGE!!!!!

  Posted by charlie at 8:03 PM | 17/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• i've had a good listen and there's a lot of decent bands here. the last message really caught my eye, even though it has the 'written by a band member' ring to it! really good vocalist, but to be honest it really strikes me as (i dont know if anyone feels the same, and i dont know if the band were going for this) West End musical themes: lonesome oliver twist singing 'light up your homes tonight', something like that - other people give it a go with this in mind - it's really cool! (and actually all the other songs on their myspace). also could be an advert for British Gas! dont mean to be demeaning guys - it's good stuff, but if you dont win the Glasto contest, definitely try and get ur stuff in West End Theatreland!

  Posted by tom filippini at 11:07 PM | 17/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• "of course you have mate...from the stage."

  Is that aimed at me? I'm not in the band. I'm not even one of their mates actually. I'm a journalist who works for a Preston newspaper. Myth of Unity are from Blackpool which is near us and they entered our Battle of the Bands competition and I thought they were amazing.

  But, you know, think what you like really!
  
  
  

  Posted by Jude at 9:27 AM | 18/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• When does this public vote start?
  I dont know who tro vote for it's between The Franks and Swimming.
  Reading this comment page thingy makes me laugh. Everytime there has been a comment made about a band one of revere's many followers make a comment back promoting them. I think it's a member of the band :) with such banal sounds I'd probably do the same, ;)

  Posted by briana at 12:27 PM | 18/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• This is why I made my earlier comment about the downside of a "competition" like this. Bands, all probably doing really well in their own field making music that has it's own following all pitted together and everyone begins making pointless observations about who is actually making all these comments. I still think half the bands on this list don't actually give a **** about this side of things and would rather just have the opportunity to play to a new audience...whoever...wherever. Any cheers for the individual bands are met by increasingly smug hit backs and the rest spend their time slating everyone but their chosen bands. For those who've actually discovered and like a band they've never heard of through this list, we salute you.

  Posted by Stephen at 1:03 PM | 18/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• No I am not a member of Revere and I don't think of West End Musicals when I listen to them. I got hooked on them because they have real music and melody lines: like the Moody Blues, the Move, Doors, Beatles... made huge sounds from genuinely new ideas.... that's what they remind me of....it has been a long time since that happened,

  Posted by charlie at 7:12 PM | 18/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• hmmmmmm

  i dont mind revere but you would have thought with 8 members and all those instruments at their disposal they might have developed their ideas a little more. 6 minutes plus of those two melodic lines is a little much but good on them for being different.

  28 costumes, Runaways, Franks - all sound promising to me.

  Posted by Bazza at 8:53 PM | 18/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Revere are fucking awesome.................what are you guys talking about!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  Posted by Sheila at 10:52 PM | 18/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Before you start, I am not a member of any of these bands but after listening to them all, I have to agree that Revere have something completely different. Charlie, I would say that they have a very ethereal quality in some of the things on myspace - their music is making me think of open spaces and possibilities (what else is Glastonbury about but expression?) I am very disheartened by all of the obvious bitterness of some of the posters here. If you did not get in, I am sorry but when you are selecting who to give a prize to - unless you get a big personal donation - you don't go for the one you don't like.
  I don't think you can say a bad thing about any of the bands on this list. Having seen one live, I am certain that they would entrance a Glastonbury audience. There doesn't seem to be a shortage of female representation and seems to be a fair and good cross-section of today's rising musical talent.
  We should all be grateful that at least, with it being Glastonbury, we can be certain that we are not going to be forced to put up with the kind of mass-produced garbage which is amped out of the subwoofers in a souped up GT bombing up and down every street. I for one, would take any of these over that.
  As well as being grateful, please show a bit more respect - after all, all of the bands in the shortlist made it this far on merit. I look forward to hearing more of all of them, and I think I have to say especially Revere.

  Posted by Indiana at 1:09 AM | 19/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• 28 Costumes ftw.
  The mass poduced garbage we are all being forced to put up at the mo is Bland indie. Last time I checked chavs in souped up GT's dont sterotypically listen to Bland Indie or maybe it has come to that.
  After listening to all the contestants I really agree with earlier comments and think Revere definatley have a future in TV, Commercials and Lift Music.
  I work for a lift installation company we use unsigned bands (obviously non-offensive) for our lift music (costs less). Your music is certainly good enough for our lifts. Good luck to all bands you've all done well to get this far

  Posted by Jones at 10:58 AM | 19/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Very clever and original mick-take of my name - you are beyond doubt the first person ever to think of putting the word "Jones" after "Indiana" - how very clever you are.
  As for lift music, I think that you are betraying some sadistic tendencies if you seriously think that this music is INoffensive and "good enough for lifts". Your more elderly customers would be in danger of finding it a bit oppressive - possibly to the point of distress. But as I am a secondary teacher and I deal with more humanistic problems than you're ever likely to face in your line of work I will humour you. Let me tell you about a little experiment that I carried out today. I teach a young dance class every week at the moment (most with behavioural problems), and today using the class computer I logged on here, played music from a few of the bands and asked for feedback on how "choregraphable" the music was. The kids (who are mostly used to listening to whatever is chartbound these days apart from a couple with Metallica Appreciation Complex) thought that it was all (quotes) "excellent", "mental", "a bit heavy", "so good", "grungy". "makes me think of a little girl having nightmares about the monster under the bed".
  If 10-12 year olds can get all this from a few songs, surely you (assuming you are older) can get a bit more than "lift music"??

  Posted by Indiana at 6:02 PM | 19/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• "makes me think of a little girl having nightmares about the monster under the bed".

  geez, that kid is certainly a poet in the making! wonder which song that was about.

  I think most of the artists up here clearly have a lot of potential, and overall the judges did well in covering a variety of genres and locations across the UK. I wish the best of luck to everyone- though I think if I had to vote, it would be for Swimming.

  Posted by Guzzo at 6:27 PM | 19/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• "What? Unfortunately Glastonbury is not only sold out but selling out. What happened to the good old days when this festival was all about mud, rain and proper music. Did anyone tell them that rap is one letter away from CRAP."
  Yeah and you are one are one word away from a kicking. Run DMC, Grandmaster Flash, Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Beastie Boys, Public Enemy. Such a British thing to call something crap because we can't do it properly!
  Am really impressed with the different bands; you're all good. Glad I'm not deciding!
  

  Posted by Jam Master Jay wants blood! at 8:27 PM | 19/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Indiana

  "Very clever and original mick-take of my name - you are beyond doubt the first person ever to think of putting the word "Jones" after "Indiana" - how very clever you are."

  Firstly my last name is Jones. I think Jones is more likely to be my surname than Indiana is to be your forename

  Secondly I seem to be more clever than your parents, who gave you such a silly moniker.

  Thirdly I didn't mean to offend you (first time round at least) and calling your music innoffensive was a compliment . I see you guys as a credible Westlife.......Or Il Divo without the looks. If this is offensive I fully apologise as it seems to have got your back up. Sorry.

  Fourthly If you showed those kids Revere and they thought it was "mental" "grungy" or "a bit heavy" trust me they have more than behavioural problems. To be honest it all sounds dodgy to me. Your name is Indiana?, You Teach? (Like Indiana Jones), kids still listen to metallica? And they think Revere are Grungy? Hmmmmmmmm?
  Nobody has used the term Grunge since 98
  I smell the blood of a middle aged man trying to drop cool terms in an effort to be down wi da kids. Drop it friend, just be yourself people will like you more.

  Lastly. The offer for us to put your music in shopping centres around the country is still open I'll myspace you the link to the app form. Dont reject the old folk!!!! who do you think'll be buying your records when your all big and famous. I see big things for you guys.
  Weather or not your an idiot you still have my vote.

  
  

  Posted by My Name Is Indiana at 4:35 PM | 20/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Indiana is the name of my dog; I am a woman; and you cannot spell. I also have nothing whatsoever to do with any of these bands, but have seen one of them live. You really are a strange person to have read so much into my background, and since I have also been teaching internet safety, I shall follow the rules I was preaching - "if you meet a strange, stalking person on the internet, don't carry on conversing".
  By the way, my worst s1 classes (I live and work in Scotland) could spell whether correctly.
  You are a patronising and very arrogant young man, and I think you need to go back to school to distinguish between weather that is rainy and whether this or that. This is my final advice to you AND I am now even more in favour of Revere winning this competition because such condescending idiocy as yours deserves its' comeuppance.

  Posted by Indiana at 11:34 AM | 21/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Indiana you seem to be just as arrogant as your accusing this other person of being. He was a bit on the rude side but this is a message board so it's free speech for all, yeah?
  Although I think you're both better just to leave it there and not post again, I agree with 1 thing: Revere are pretty good live. The singer's voice doesn't need anything done to it and the gigs have the sound of an orchestra but I suppose that there is something "grungy" about it - I've used that word a lot btw.

  Posted by Robert at 12:49 PM | 21/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• i here that the travelling band are in the comp, is this true ?

  Posted by tiny tommy thach at 4:34 PM | 21/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Myth of Unity are the real thing inspired lyrics, with a new approach to musical backing arrangements. They are very different to the norm so you either love or hate them. They will generate a big fan base with or without Glastonbury they have my vote. Good luck to all the bands.

  Posted by john at 12:42 PM | 22/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• It is truely pathetic to see fans (who are more likely to be band members in disguise) slagging each other off. I'm sure this message board was created to give fans a chance to give their support for their favourite artists and say who they like / who they dislike - MUSICALLY! So what if someone disagree's with you...lets stop challenging each other's intellect and criticising each other. This is surely about the music and WHO should open Glastonbury 2008? After listening to each artist and taking into account their potential live sound / festival audience, I have only found two bands that really stand out. The Franks and Golden Silvers. To me, they sound like great live bands and will be great for a festival. Just my opinion - feel free to leave endless messages mocking my musical taste, or perhaps you would like to crticise my name...? Good luck to The Franks and Golder Silvers x

  Posted by Esther at 8:46 PM | 22/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• I wouldn't call myself a die-hard of any particular music genre, but i am really into the live music experience. I think you can gage so much from a main stage live experience like how or if the band's sound could be transferred well to a recodred piece and if thye are marketable. Likewise hearing tracks in more intimate settings, like at home its crucial to visualise the band live, if they will ever be successful in all aspects of the public music domain. Music at the moment is getting me slightly disheartened by samey-monologues which roar in grey tones. I miss the classic rock anthems, and slow heart wrenching acoustics of the past, and in terms of style sophistication, and melodic drive, from this list of up-and-comings, i can see The Franks with the most potential taking their sound to a new musical level. I just think they've got a fresh sound that will bring something special to Glastonbury, with tracks which i'd be equally excited to watch live or listen to more intimately! But hey it could go any way...

  Posted by Mark at 1:08 PM | 23/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• I totally agree with you. The Franks (in my opinion) have a very exciting sound, that has not been witnessed in the UK music scene in a very long time. For once, I am excitied by a band who does not have to rely on being quirky or overtly indie. The music speaks for itself :)

  Posted by Esther at 1:58 PM | 23/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• I have listened, and am a whole hearted supporter of The Franks. Sustaining a true tone that instigates a route to the soul and mind, who could resist those melodies and vocals? I could and would only vote for the franks. Havent heard anything as good as this in a while

  Posted by Keith Levy at 12:26 PM | 25/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Listening to Escape Artist really loud... imagining it live.... all the threads and harmonies... its fantastic music.....

  Posted by frith at 4:41 PM | 25/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Revere all the way! C'mon!!!

  Posted by xfmjunky at 8:46 PM | 26/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• Myth of unity top unsigned band saw them in manchester great live show great music give them a listen.

  Posted by jammi at 4:31 PM | 27/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• It is now Friday - the bands are playing on Saturday and Sunday....... so when do we, joe public, get to vote please?

  Posted by Martha at 5:13 PM | 28/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• MYTH OF UNITY TO WIN!!!

  Posted by Kiki at 8:05 PM | 29/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• 28 costumes are by far the best band!!!
  Good luck!!!!!

  Posted by Helen at 10:32 PM | 30/03/2008 | Report Abuse

• It took a while but I have read most of the comments above and some have been interesting/thought provoking. Personally I was hoping to see Emma Cantons (jazz) in the list but she has not appeared to be what the judges were looking for.
  Still, check her out at myspace.com/emmacantons She is definitely different form the 12 above.
  Apart from that i enjoyed listening to the selection, but if i had to vote i would go for the band whose music i thought would 'hold' the audience the most... Glastonbury is big group of people to entertain for 30 mins / 1 hour!

  Posted by Anthony at 10:42 AM | 02/05/2008 | Report Abuse

• Charlene Soraia what a voice!!!!! Just great she should have been in the Jazz stage. I loved her music and she was so charismatic.
  I just heard a few songs and I fell in love with her music I even bough her cd.

  
  

  Posted by Mae at 11:52 PM | 10/07/2008 | Report Abuse

• Charlene Soraia what a voice!!!!! Just great she should have been in a main stage. I loved her music and she was so charismatic.
  I just heard a few songs and I fell in love with her music I even bough her cd.

  
  

  Posted by Mae at 11:52 PM | 10/07/2008 | Report Abuse

• By comparing bands to other existing acts, they risk people writing them off before they have heard them, rather than writing intriguing descriptions and asking people to look further than their fist impressions based on comparisons. If I had submitted my band I wouldn't want us to be compared to anyone. I'm glad I didn't.

  Posted by Harry Boulton at 1:32 PM | 19/09/2008 | Report Abuse

• have to say, i don't like any of these bands at all. Why do they all have to be playing 4/4 mainstream indie? i really expected better

  Posted by Rowan at 8:47 AM | 11/01/2009 | Report Abuse

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