Reading and Leeds – 11 days away

NME are asking readers to vote on who they are most looking forward to seeing. Rage Against The Machine are currently (and unsurprisingly) at the top with a current rating of 7.44 out of 10. 1 being not bothered and 10 being can’t wait.

Here’s my top 10

1.) The Killers – my favourite band when I was 14 and one of the few bands that have survived being ridiculously overplayed by Radio 1.

2.) Adam Green – I can’t wait to see what fantastic outfit he is wearing plus he’s bound to have some banter for the audience. And if he plays Carolina, I’ll love him forever.

3.) The Cribs – The Yorkshire trio (or is it quartet now?) headline the NME stage, I can’t think of a reason I would miss it. Especially since they’ll be playing new songs and maybe injuring themselves.

4.) Conor Oberst – I love his new album.  I Don’t Want To Die (In The Hospital), Lenders In The Temple, Danny Callahan, Cape Canaveral… If he plays any of those it’ll be one of the best shows of the weekend. Plus, if he plays Lua, I might cry.

5.) Vampire Weekend – Oh you already know this one. They’re one of the most hyped about bands of 2008 and not without good reason - I believe I know all the words to their album.

6.) Last Shadow Puppets – First I hated them, now I love them. Lyrically, as clever as Arctic Monkeys. Musically, as classic as Scott Walker – I hope they’re as good live.

7.) We Are Scientists – the funniest band around but they still take their music seriously. The crowd will go mad.

8.) The Raconteurs – I’m hoping Jack will be wearing a fantastic, fantastic outfit. If not, they’ve always got the brilliant songs to fall back on.

9.) Santogold – I just want to hear Lights Out live. I love that song. Hey and maybe she’ll invite Julian and Pharrell onstage for a quick rendition of My Drive Thru… we can hope.

10.) The Teenagers – Good aren’t they?