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Glastonbury 2014

The world’s most famous music festival is relentless, and even if ticket prices rise every year, so are its core fans. Last year saw The Rolling Stones make a triumphant return to the scene, dominating Glasto headlines at the first time of asking, and 2014’s Worthy Farm antics are shaping up nicely. Arcade Fire and Lily Allen are confirmed, while plenty of huge acts are rumored. Not Led Zeppelin, though.

Bruce Springsteen high hopes

The return of Adele?

It speaks volumes of Adele’s popularity that she’s being mooted for a ‘comeback’ aged just 25. The powerhouse singer hasn’t exactly taken it easy since her last album, winning an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Skyfall while having a baby. 2014 could easily see the triumphant return of Britain’s favourite female vocalist, though. Beyonce set a new standard in 2013, proving that press and marketing aren’t prerequisites to an album release. So Adele, the ball’s in your court.

Big, big names

Sure, we saw The Rolling Stones, Daft Punk and Arcade Fire make remarkable comebacks in 2013, but can they really complete with the likes of Coldplay, U2 and Bruce Springsteen? Well, maybe, but for the aging, balding I.T technicians out there, it’s going to be a stellar year.

Springsteen kicks things off this month with a brand new album, while U2 and their old bones are choosing a slightly warmer season to make their comeback: the Spring. Dangermouse produces their album. And with Coldplay and Radiohead set to release new material, 2014 could crown the best rock band of all time.

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