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Yannis Philippakis of Foals: ‘There’s something feral in me’

Foalsâ€™ brand of fierce, amorphous rock has brought them rare success as a guitar band in the age of the solo artist. As they prepare to headline Reading and Leeds, frontman talks touring, fighting - and DIYItâ€™s 3pm, sunny. â€œAre you drinking?â€ asks Yannis Philippakis, lead singer of the Oxford-born rock band Foals, looking hopeful. Go on then. â€œGreat. Iâ€™ll have a pint and a vodka soda,â€ he instructs his PR. She raises an eyebrow. He smiles, and wanders...

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21:34 on June 24 2016

Watch as Foals overcome sound problems to deliver triumphant Glastonbury set

NME — The Pyramid Stage crowd were dismayed when the sound briefly cut out during closing song 'Two Steps Twice' more info

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14:56 on June 25 2016

Watch Foals' full Glastonbury Festival 2016 set

NME — Band played just before Muse on the Pyramid Stage more info

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09:00 on June 26 2016

Yannis Philippakis of Foals: ‘There’s something feral in me’

Guardian Music — Foalsâ€™ brand of fierce, amorphous rock has brought them rare success as a guitar band in the age of the solo artist. As they prepare to headline Reading and Leeds,... more info

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