A Reddit thread on r/shakyknees asked one simple question: “What was your favorite set today and why was it Idles?” The post by u/maltamur (119 upvotes, 27 comments) turned into a rapid-fire recap from festivalgoers — and the consensus leaned hard toward IDLES as the set to remember.
- Relentless live energy — multiple commenters called the performance non-stop and physical, the kind of set that pulls the crowd into a single moment.
- Cathartic singalongs — fans said the crowd participation and call-and-response moments felt like group therapy, turning aggressive punk into release.
- Stage command & stage banter — attendees praised the frontman’s presence and the way the band paced the set for maximum impact.
- Mosh-pit intensity — plenty of reports of an electric pit that didn’t feel dangerous so much as communal.
- Song selection — a blend of fan favorites and newer cuts reportedly kept momentum high from start to finish.
Bottom line: the Reddit thread isn’t a formal review, but it captures how many festivalgoers experienced IDLES — a tight, confrontational, and ultimately cathartic hour that became the weekend’s highlight for a lot of people.
“What was your favorite set today and why was it Idles?”
— u/maltamur on r/shakyknees
If you missed the chaos, keep an eye on IDLES’ tour schedule — and check festival photos and clips that surfaced after the set. For more on what’s trending at Shaky Knees and other fests, follow Extra Chill’s Festival Wire.