Holy Fire's bold and epic sound, combined with the raw energy of a band at their peak, is proving a winner at some of the biggest festivals on the planet. "It's going down really, really well, better than any of the other ones, which is weird, because it normally takes a long time for the new songs to settle in and become favourites."
Recent performances include Britain's legendary Glastonbury Festival. "It is a big deal to play there. I used to go to Glastonbury before I was in the band. It's an amazing place," says Smith. "I don't know whether playing it now has taken away some of the charm, you know seeing the other side of the fence, but you always have the best show there. The crowds are insane."
Smith says new tracks Inhaler and My Number are the biggest crowd-pleasers. "The whole place goes ballistic every time we play them. It's fricking awesome."
It bodes well for Kiwi fans who have been waiting more than two years for the Foals' return to Auckland, when they play a one-off show at the Town Hall in a few months.
Foals play the Town Hall in Auckland on Saturday, October 5. Tickets on sale now.