A mix of brilliant new artists from the UK and the rest of Europe, we take a look at the latest list of artists added to the festival's lineup.
Words: Lloyd Bolton
Left of the Dial has been a breath of fresh air on the festival scene. Hosted across a number of venues across Rotterdam, it has quickly gained a reputation for creating the best atmosphere in which to catch the best new bands you may or may not have heard of yet. This year's festival runs from 23-25th October, and as is the case every year, the lineup is packed with Hard of Hearing favourites. They launched with the likes of Modern Woman, Y, Laundromat Chicks, YAANG and Clara Mann, and last week added the next batch of names, stoking our excitement for the return of this unique weekend in Rotterdam.
The latest lineup includes some exciting new artists from the UK and some acts from the rest of Europe that we can't wait to see live. Bristol-based Classic Trucks brings beautifully orchestrated jangle indie, his debut single 'Letting In Too Much Light' sparkling with a lush quality that already feels so complete. At the other end of the spectrum, Body Horror offer an intense, industrial clatter of electronic rhythms and spluttered vocals. You can tell from the recording that new single 'GOODBOY' would be perfectly experienced in the smallest, sweatiest busiest basement you can find.
Relative locals, the Rotterdam-based Fellatio are another enticing prospect, promising "avant-garde disco punk". Their only song out, 'Autofellatio', jitters about unpredictably with the verve of Aksak Maboul and a weird joy reminiscent of fellow Dutch artist Solex, strangely hypnotic as it intensifies towards its climax.
Joining these, we will also be looking to catch untitled (recs) artist Max Winter, Italian industrialists Torba and Star City, another recent Windmill sensation formerly known as Pyongyang, who Fat Dog fans may have caught supporting the band last month in Norwich and Brighton.
For tickets, full lineup info and latest news, head to: https://leftofthedial.nl
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