Alt-text: Screenshot of a social media post. It shows a promotional image for Bob Vylan’s live performance at Glastonbury, showing text that it is scheduled for Saturday from 14:30 to 15:30 at West Holts. The image features two smiling members of the band against a purple background with BBC and Glastonbury logos. Text above is written by the band (with a verified check mark) and reads, “Turns out we’re finally at a point where the BBC trust us on live tv! Watch us live either in the field or in the comfort of your own home!”

    • Blackmist@feddit.uk
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      6 hours ago

      I listened to a couple of their albums this morning.

      The warning signs were right there, tbh. These boys are very angry.

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        If you listen carefully, there is something very soft about them too though. Their songs will sometimes go off into incredibly positive messages, which hit that much harder because they come from such anger. Example, in their “Hunger Games”:

        You are more than your take home pay
        Making barely enough to make it through the day
        I know, I know, I know
        You are more than your ability to earn
        You are more than your future successors
        You are here, you are now
        Surely, your existence is testament
        To the successful lineage from which you were arrived
        Here, now
        You are stronger than you think you are
        You are love
        You are not alone
        You are going through hell, but keep going
        Be proud, be open
        Be loud, be hopeful
        Be healthy, be happy
        Be kind to yourself
        Be decisive
        Here, now
        Do not live every day as if it is your last
        Live every day as if it is your first
        Full of wonder and excitement
        As you wonder along, excited
        Marveling at the possibilities of all that stands before you
        Here, now