Bat For Lashes, Field Day, London, 25 May 2013

A really good show as the sun went down. The audience was held rapt during the quieter, slower numbers, especially a mesmerising Laura. When the more pulsating tracks came along everyone was shaking their stuff and the ladies were trying out their 'interpretative' dances from teenage years. A fun end to the daytime.

Local Natives, Field Day, London, 25 May 2013

What a surprise. Everyone had been very tight-lipped about who the line-up's 'very special' guests were. There were rumours that Vampire Weekend might make an appearance. Quite a few members of the audience clearly recognised the band as they set their equipment up. People came rushing in as they'd obviously heard from their friends who was playing. We didn't immediately recognise them but a few songs in recognise songs we knew and were very excited. The set was really really fun. They played a run of songs of their first album which we knew well and many in the audience did too. The set was really well structured and built very effectively towards the end. The band seemed very excited to be playing and pleased with the turnout in the tent, especially given that the show hadn't been announced. They'd flown over from Barcelona that morning and said they were tired but very pleased to see so many people. It was a real joy and highlight of the day.

Kurt Vile and the Violators, Field Day, London, 25 May 2013

They looked and sounded like a whole band of J. Mascises, quite 90s American rock, but more four to the floor than Dinosaur jr. On some of the songs the band had three guitarists and no bassist.They also had a big dollop of Lou Reed and 70s Dylan about them.

James Yorkston, Field Day, London, 25 May 2013

James was backed by a five piece band (double bass, drums, violin, keyboard and a female vocalist) and played folky rock with a Celtic tinge. There were some good and really striking acapella sections with great harmonies, especially on the entirely acapella 'Tortoise regrets hare'. The crowd was pretty enthusiastic and grew steadily through the set. They played a lovely, soulful cover of Erasure's 'A Little Respect'. Then they played a run of three really great songs to close the set, ending with a really great wig out reminiscent of Wilco's 'Kidsmoke'.

Splashh, Field Day, London, 25 May 2013

Psychedelic, baggy sounding with a nod to Field Day stalwart Tim Burgess's Charlatans in sound and appearance. Swirly keyboards. A sound to suit the welcome emergence of the sun.

CHVRCHES, Field Day, London, 25 May 2013

Really enjoyable upbeat set. The band were playing to dozens times as many people as when we saw them IN Austin and seemed to be lapping up the audience's enthusiasm. Lots of people knew 'Recover' and it prompted waves of hands in the air dancing. A really uplifting and joyous set.

Feathers, Field Day, London, 25 May 2013

All girl electro bassy Goldfrapp channeling Abba meets Erasure. The singer tries hard to generate a stage presence. For a band making music which should make people tap their feet, some of the other band members could look a little less bored. Fourth song was a stand out, and the band seemed to know it, seeming to lift themselves as they went into it. An enjoyable set.

Charlie Boyer and the Voyeurs, Field Day, London, 25 May 2013

Enjoyable, loud early-90s-style rock. Band were tight and looked young, so may be one to watch out for as they develop.