Reading & Leeds 2014 Chvrches vs Paramore

One’s the current royalty of pop punk; the other’s the esteemed heirs to the throne of electro-pop. They’re both fans of one another’s work and they’re both set for standout performances at this year’s Reading & Leeds. While Paramore are still riding high from the release of their self-titled fourth album, Chvrches have spent the last year garnering critical praise and dominating the US, and all off the back of just one record.

Now, as Paramore gear up to headline this year’s festival, Chvrches are climbing their way up the line-up with a high profile slot on the Radio 1 / NME Stage eagerly awaiting them. While on the outside, the two bands may seem like they live within opposite sides of the musical universe, they have more in common than might be first assumed. What better time to quiz Hayley Williams and Lauren Mayberry, and discover – despite what some people may think - just how similar the inner-workings of the two bands really are.