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Listen Again: Great Escape Interviews
Over the weekend Xfm is chatting to the stars of The Great Escape. Listen again to the likes of Vampire Weekend, Late Of The Pier and loads more right here...
There's more than 200 bands playing this weekend in Brighton and Xfm is trying to speak to as many as possible!
The Futureheads
In amongst the cloud and the rain, The Futureheads warm up for their headline spot at Brighton's Digital venue with some festival tips.
Listen again to the full interview here [Listen]
The Subways
Charlotte Cooper, one third of The Subways, gears up for her band's set by discussing the new album 'All Or Nothing' and, ahem, their dream to collaborate with Kylie.
Listen again to the full interview here [Listen]
The Young Knives
The always-on-form Young Knives join Xfm's Lliana Bird to chat about the Great Escape festival, mini-breaks in Brighton and escaping from "moth-quitos"...
Listen again to the full interview here [Listen]
Yeasayer
Brooklyn's latest new kids on the block Yeasayer took some time out to tell Xfm about their plans for a new album, escaping high school and living out a van.
Listen again to the full interview here [Listen]
The Hold Steady
Back in full force with their third album The Hold Steady's bespectacled singer Craig Finn talks to Lliana Bird about wellies, the new record and trying to age gracefully.
Listen again to the full interview here [Listen]
Late Of The Pier
Xfm London's Lliana Bird caught up with the Nottingham nutcases as they bring their ecelectic mix of synth-led electro to the crazy folk down at Brighton.
Listen again to the full interview here [Listen]
Vampire Weekend
Lliana Bird caught up with Chris from Brooklyn's Vampire Weekend to chat about their gigs, the festival and the fallout from the success of their debut album.
Listen again to the full interview here [Listen]
Cage The Elephant
Fresh out of Kentucky, a very jetlagged Cage The Elephant chat to Xfm's Lliana Bird about the 'industry buzz' that's building around them and jumping out of a cake naked. As you do...
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Lucy And The Caterpillar
Lucy takes a break from running her vintage shop in Manchester to have a natter with Xfm's Georgie Rogers about Brighton, figuring out the music industry and why she doesn't want to play Glastonbury.
Listen again to the full interview here [Listen]
The Shortwave Set
Just before delivering their stock of sweet electronica, The Shortwave Set hung out with Georgie Rogers to talk festivals, the giving-away-free-music debate and working with Danger Mouse.
Listen again to the full interview here [Listen]
Peggy Sue And The Pirates
Brighton via London duo Peggy Sue And The Pirates speak about their semi-home's music scene, Tower of London-shaved moustaches and plans for an EP.
Listen again to the full interview here [Listen]
The Clik Clik
Alleged 'bubble-grime' posse The Clik Clik sit down on the beach with Georgie Rogers to spread their love for Brighton and reveal the inspiration behind their band name.
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