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The driving, electric guitar-led performance came complete with frontman Adam Granduciel's trademark 'woahs' and showcased the band's ability to create transporting soundscapes that lead you to directly to the gritty Springsteen-esque America of old.
The massive festival from BBC 6 Music is taking place in Newcastle and Gateshead this weekend, a year after the inaugural event in Manchester, with thousands of tourists believed to be heading up north for the big event.
For more exclusive festival footage check out the BBC 6 website here.
The War on Drugs are touring the UK later this month. For tickets and more information click here.
Tour dates are as follows:
FEBRUARY
22 Brighton, Dome
24 London, O2 Brixton Academy
25 Nottingham, Rock City
26 Leeds, O2 Academy
27 Newcastle, O2 Academy
28 Edinburgh, Usher Hall
MARCH
02 London, O2 Brixton Academy
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