Latitude Preview Interviews: The Horrors, Maccabees & Wild Beasts

INTERVIEW 1: FARIS FROM THE HORRORS

When you think of Latitude what 5 words spring to mind?
It’s the same, only darker...

If you could only see one performance at this year's festival what would it be?
I don't think I could choose just one.

What five items will you be bringing to Latitude?
Me, myself, I, house keys, tear gas.

Do you have anything special planed for your performance at Latitude?
We will mainly be performing songs from our smash hit album, ‘Primary Colours’.

Latitude is 5 years old, how did you celebrate your fifth birthday?
My next door neighbour and I shared a birthday. She celebrated by hiring a bouncy castle. I celebrated by climbing the fence and unplugging it. Shortly afterwards I was chased down the road by someone's sheepdog which was very embarrassing.

INTERVIEW 2: FELIX OF THE MACCABEES

When you think of Latitude what 5 words spring to mind?
I've. heard. it's. pretty. good.

If you could only see one performance at this year's festival what would it be?
Very difficult question because The National, Richard Hawley, Wild Beasts, Grizzly Bear and Laura Marling are among our favourites anywhere. I'll say The National because we haven't seen them play the new album yet. It genuinely is a very good line-up.

What five items will you be bringing to Latitude?
5 amps. One of which will hopefully work.

Do you have anything special planed for your performance at Latitude?
The plan is to not let ourselves down!

Latitude is five years old, how did you celebrate your fifth birthday?
I don't remember but I imagine Latitude's fifth will be more eventful.

INTERVIEW 3: WILD BEASTS

When you think of Latitude what 5 words spring to mind?
Sheep, Falafel, Trees, Babies, Pimms.

If you could only see one performance at this year's festival what would it be?
Why would you make me choose one? What sort of punishment is this? Mira Calix.

What five items will you be bringing to Latitude?
Sturdy boots, an unfashionable hiking rucksack, a folding toothbrush, a pair of sunglasses, a Swiss army knife (everyone needs one of these).

Do you have anything special planned for your performance at Latitude?
As there's so much choice, and so much chance not to see us, everyone who accompanies us at our show will be a personal guest of ours, and will be party to our secrets.

Latitude is 5 years old, how did you celebrate your fifth birthday?
I remember a Turtles cake, and being allowed to stay up after 7.