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Los Campesinos, The Maccabes and Field Music Added To Liverpool Sound City Line Up

• 4th Mar 2010

The UK’s coolest and fastest growing music festival Liverpool Sound City have announced more additions to their festival line up, they continue their partnership with Eat Your Own Ears with Cardiff based 7 piece indie poppers Los Campesinos and London trio Is Tropical join The Maccabees in playing two special shows at the o2 Academy on May 22nd, including an all ages matinee in partnership with Underage Festival. This is the first time Underage have ever ventured out of London and is a bold statement of unity from two of the most cutting edge events in the UK.

Also joining the Sound City bill is Field Music and Ed Sheeran at the Masque on May 20th. Led by core members, brothers Peter and David Brewis, Sunderland's Field Music released their third critically acclaimed album 'Field Music (Measure)' in February 2010. “In a world moving too fast, Field Music have created music so lovely and layered it makes time stop” Q Magazine. Acclaimed Brighton based rock band British Sea Power fresh from headlining the Shockwaves NME award play at the Masque Theatre May 19th “The best band in Britain”-The Sunday Times.

Also playing is Archie Bronson Outfit, Oh No Ono (Denmark), White Hinterland (USA), Django Django play at The Kazimier on May 19th. And finally Crystal Fighters (Spain), LoneLady (Warp), TeenagersInTokyo (Australia) play at Korova on May 22nd.

Liverpool Sound City impressive line-up is really shaping up with Paloma Faith, Delphic, The Maccabees, The Fall, Speech Debelle, The Blackout, Wave Machines, The Sunshine Underground, Hot Club de Paris, Ian McNabb and Chilly Gonzalez to name but a few confirmed as play the festival.

Sound City Wristbands for entry to ALL shows are available now and carry a whole list of exclusives are available to Wristband holders including Wristband Only Gigs, Goody Bags, Text Alerts, Aftershow Party Invites, Competitions and ‘Money Can’t Buy’ prizes.