Dust off your gumboots, because Splendour is just around the corner! In anticipation we’ve compiled the essential mixtape to get your crew prepared for the forthcoming three days of bliss in Byron Bay.
Song For The Dead // Queens of the Stone Age, Songs For The Deaf (2002)
Roaring, raucous and raging; this hectic track from Queens of the Stone Age is a relentless ride of pure rock.
I Can Change // LCD Soundsystem, This Is Happening (2010)
You’ll find yourself singing this hook for the next week after listening to this gem.
Say Something Loving // The xx, I See You (2017)
This track exemplifies the group’s developing sound from their most recent LP as electronic sampling is fused with their renowned alternative charm.
I Sat By The Ocean // Queens of the Stone Age, Like Clockwork (2013)
Daft Punk Is Playing At My House // LCD Soundsystem, LCD Soundsystem (2005)
Dance Yrself Clean // LCD Soundsystem, This Is Happening (2010)
As a payoff in every sense of the word, this fan favourite eventually explodes after a gripping three-minute groove into a shining piece of electro-funk.
You Wanted a Hit // LCD Soundsystem, This Is Happening (2010)
Angels // The xx, Coexist (2012)
Islands // The xx, xx (2009)
With a catchy and noticeably upbeat melody for their debut record, this track will be mesmerising live.
Figure Out // Royal Blood, Royal Blood (2014)
Lights Out // Royal Blood, How Did We Get So Dark? (2017)
Out Of The Black // Royal Blood, Royal Blood (2014)
Royal Blood was made to play live, a fact illustrated in no stronger example than this brutal rock track.
The Wire // HAIM, Days Are Gone (2013)
If I Could Change Your Mind // HAIM, Days Are Gone (2013)
Dust off your flares and tassels, as you’ll be singing along to this seventies-esque jam all night.
Hoppipolla // Sigur Ros, Takk (2005)
That Part // Schoolboy Q, Blank Face (2016)
Man Of The Year // Schoolboy Q, Oxymoron (2014)
With production as haunting as it is remarkable, this will be a must see in Schoolboy Q’s set.
Hands On The Wheel // Schoolboy Q, Habits and Contradictions, (2012)
Fire and the Flood // Vance Joy, Dream Your Life Away (2016)
What You Know // Two Door Cinema Club, Tourist History (2010)
As the preliminary indie anthem of the decade, Two Door’s classic will erupt the Mix Up Stage at Splendour.
Undercover Martyn // Two Door Cinema Club, Tourist History (2010)
Sun // Two Door Cinema Club, Beacon (2012)
High // Peking Duk, High (2014)
Waiting // RL Grime, Waiting (2016)
Tell Me // RL Grime, Tell Me (2014)
If EDM is your thing, look no further than RL Grime and his infectious dance tracks at the festival.
Cirrus // Bonobo, The North Borders (2013)
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings // Father John Misty, I Love You, Honeybear (2015)
Jungle // Tash Sultana, Notion (2016)
As one of the breakout artists of 2016, Tash Sultana will have the entire Amphitheatre singing along to this brilliant jam.
Murder to the Mind // Tash Sultana, Murder to the Mind (2017)
Cocoon // Catfish and the Bottlemen, The Balcony (2014)
Kathleen // Catfish and the Bottlemen, The Balcony (2014)
Twice // Catfish and the Bottlemen, The Ride (2016)
Dumb Things // Paul Kelly, Dumb Things (1989)
Wish You Well // Bernard Fanning, Tea & Sympathy (2005)
How Many Times? // Bernard Fanning, Brutal Dawn (2017)
Big For Your Boots // Stormzy, Gang Signs and Prayers (2017)
As one of the most unique acts featured in this year’s lineup, Stormzy’s blood pumping grime classic will undoubtedly be one of the most talked about moments of the festival.
Cigarettes and Cush // Stormzy, Gang Signs and Prayers (2017)
Cold // Stormzy, Gang Signs and Prayers (2017)
Robot Stop // King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Nonagon Infinity (2016)
From the get go this jam dives into a roaring world of psychedelic metal; a vibe that can only be enhanced in a live environment.
I’m In Your Mind // King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, I’m In Your Mind Fuzz (2014)
Cellophane // King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, I’m In Your Mind Fuzz (2014)
The Lord Of Lightning // King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Murder of the Universe (2017)
Seasons (Waiting On You) // Future Islands, Singles (2014)
We’re all going to attempt to match front-man Samuel Herring’s lovely croon, but no can convey that much anguish and still leave us with our jaws on the ground.
Red Light Green Light // Dune Rats, Red Light Green Light (2013)
King and Cross // Ásgeir, In the Silence (2014)
Roll Up Your Sleeves // Meg Mac, Roll Up Your Sleeves (2014)
One Night // Lil Yachty, Lil Boat (2016)
Too Much Time Together // San Cisco, Gracetown (2015)
Off White Limousine // Client Liaison, Diplomatic Immunity (2016)
Arguably one of the most exciting up and coming bands in the Australian scene at the moment, Client Liaison will shine in their 1980’s nostalgic glory when this jam goes off.
Darling // Real Estate, In Mind (2017)
Talking Backwards // Real Estate, Atlas (2014)
Paint Me Silver // Pond, The Weather (2017)
The Weather // Pond, The Weather (2017)
With an infectious hook and riff that echoes throughout the track, Pond are set to light the stage with their brilliant psych-pop.
Young Drunk // The Smith Street Band, Sunshine and Technology (2012)
Adore // Amy Shark, Adore (2016)
Shooting Stars // Bag Raiders, Bag Raiders (2011)
I Need A Woman // Hockey Dad, Boronia (2016)
Space Cadet // The Murlocs, Loopholes (2014)
As one of the many up and coming bands of the Australian psychedelic scene, The Murlocs stand out from the crowd on this zany track.
Noble Soldier // The Murlocs, Noble Soldier (2017)
Be About You // Winston Surfshirt, Be About You (2017)