Belfast rap group, Kneecap, spoke to NME backstage at Glastonbury 2024. They discussed their love for Fontaines D.C., potential collabs with Lewis Capaldi, future music plans, and an apology to actor Paul Mescal. The trio performed two sets at the festival, one on Woodsies on Saturday morning, and the other at 1.30 am up at Shangri-La’s new Peace stage. Both performances were packed, and the latter included a collab with Fontaines D.C. frontman, Grian Chatten. They performed ‘Better Way To Live’ from their debut album, Fine Art.
NME finally caught up with Kneecap in between sets to chat about their festival experience and who they’ve been hanging out with backstage. They also discussed the success of their self-titled film, which is currently receiving excellent reviews. Kneecap expressed that they weren’t trying to be understood, showcasing a new level of professionalism and production to their latest album. They hope listeners can see the progress the band has made.
Kneecap expressed their love for Lewis Capaldi and how they would love to collaborate with him, despite having a different music style. The trio shared their music plans, confirming that they are working on new material that they plan to release soon. They also apologized to actor Paul Mescal, stating that they did not mean any harm when making jokes about him in the past.
Kneecap’s talk with NME gave listeners an insight into their music plans. The band showcased their love for their current ventures and exciting plans for their next album. Kneecap has brought something different to the rap game, providing energy and humor to their performances, standing out as one of the most exciting acts in the genre
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