Benicassim

So I just got back from this spanish festival a few days ago, and it was fucking wicked, though ridiculously hot and tiring - I feel like I need another holiday to recover. Highlights were the ever reliable Erol Alkan closing the opening night in fine style (even going so far as to play Rage Against the Machine mid set), dancing outside in sprinklers until the sun came up, Soulwax / Nite Versions / 2 Many DJs / whatever rocking it in the frankly awesome electronica tent, and late night drunken swimming at the beach party. On a guitar tip I have to take my hat off to The Strokes who were a lot better than I expected and rocked the main stage after the dissapointing Pixies (though opinion seems divided on this), Franz Ferdinand who were great as always, and the unexpected highlight of the festival has to go to Art Brut, fast, loud and very very funny. We salute you boys!