Standon Calling 2011 Spotify Playlist

We’re incredibly excited about the range of talent and sonic diversity playing at Standon Calling this year. We’ve got a mix of critically acclaimed names like Spiritualized, Lamb, Saul Williams and Penguin Cafe, and some of the hottest acts around, ranging from Azari & III to John Grant, Egyptrixx, I.R.O.K, White Noise Sound, Gallops and Trophy Wife.

Our booker, Tam McLarty’s compiled a Standon Calling 2011 Spotify playlist, so, if you don’t know them, you can discover the artists ahead of the festival and if you do, you can simply enjoy them in the build-up. Here’re some comments from her about the highlights on her playlist. Alternatively, don’t listen to us, have a listen to them.

“Spiritualized have so many hits from so many classic records, I can’t imagine how incredible they’ll sound on our sound system. ‘Come Together’ is going to be a great, great moment. It’s brilliant to hear Lamb are back and it’s a real treat to have one of their rare festival appearances at Standon. Azari & III are one of the hottest new acts in techno-soul coming all the way from Canada. They’ll kick off the Friday night in style headlining the Twisted Licks tent. Also hailing from Canada are Egyptrixx, our penultimate act on Saturday on the Twisted Licks stage.

“Julio Bashmore’s debut EP of skewed house came out on Claude Von Stroke’s highly influential label Dirtybird in late 2009 and the dance world has been hooked ever since – his sets are legendary. Broken Records and John Grant are both stunning live. Penguin Cafe’s new work (led by Arthur, son of Simon Jeffes) is glorious and beautiful and absolutely perfect for the sunset slot on Sunday.”