Green Man 2017

Possibly the only group in the world who can pull off the label "post-bop", Badbadnotgood are up there with Toronto's finest hip hop purveyors (which is no mean feat, given their peers). With co-signs from the likes of Tyler, the Creator and Kaytranada, original material as well as glorious covers, it goes without saying these guys are incredibly impressive and a whole lot of fun. If you like rich, live hip hop instrumentals topped with smooth, jazzy vocals - quite possibly featuring a guest or two - get to this set.

If avant-garde folk music sounds fun to you – and why wouldn’t it – may we introduce you to Newcastle-based singer-songwriter Richard Dawson. His excellent eighth and latest LP, Peasant, delves into the days of yore, exploring the lives of the various inhabitants of former North England kingdom Bryneich. As evocative of a bygone era as it is visceral and present, it’s one of our favourite albums of 2017 so far. Hear songs from it on Sunday, where Dawson will be performing at his spiritual home on the Far Out Stage.

Headed up by Josh T. Pearson, Denton, Texas trio Lift To Experience released one album back in 2001 to universal acclaim and subsequently disbanded. A decade and a half on, their debut has achieved cult status, and rightly so. Combining dense, country-influenced post-rock with an apocalyptic lyrical concept, The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads remains an utterly astonishing listen. Don’t miss this extremely rare opportunity to see the late, great John Peel’s favourites in the flesh and, whatever you do, don’t forget your ear plugs.