So the Tidal Wave of Indifference is uprooting to Suffolk for the fourth year in a row for what we fully expect to be a fun weekend of scorching weather, great bands and top flight comedy.

The bill this year has some clear weaknesses. The hapless booking of the risible Texas is a poor substitute for Modest Mouse who pulled out to finish their album and the Lake Stage and iArena are littered with indifferent hipster fodder.

BUT… there’s a hell of a lot of musical goodness well worth checking out. Let’s have a look at some of the top acts. And we make no apology for focusing on the Scots!

1. Bobby Womack

Kudos for this, by some measure the best ‘midday special guest’ Latitude have pulled out since we started going. Latest album The Bravest Man in the Universe is a belter and don’t rule out an appearance from its producer Damon Albarn either.

Where? Obelisk Arena, Sunday afternoon.

2. King Creosote

Scots reading this will need no introduction to Fife’s favourite son, but the greater recognition hinted at by his Mercury nomination for the Jon Hopkins collaboration Diamond Mine hasn’t quite materialised as yet. And who knows what kind of band he’ll bring along for the ride?

Where? iArena, Saturday evening.

3. James Yorkston

Another utterly fabulous Scottish singer songwriter. Latest album I Was A Cat From A Book was a joy and his understated melancholy will be ideal for the Suffolk crowd.

Where? iArena, Sunday afternoon.

4. Malcolm Middleton

It’s almost as if the bookers had a roving eye on some Scottish mini-festivals for their bookings. Like Creosote and Yorkston, the ex-Arab Strap miserablist really ought to be better known south of the border. Who knows, maybe another solo album under his own name (due later this year) will help.

Where? iArena, Friday afternoon.

5. Young Fathers

A product of Scotland’s flourishing hip hop scene, the Edinburgh trio are signed to Anticon and will be well worthy of your time.

Where? The Alcove, Sunday evening.

6. Sweet Baboo

Sweet Baboo is the nom de plume of Wales’ Stephen Black who’s played with Pictish Trail, Gruff Rhys and more. Single Let’s Go Swimming Wild was all over 6 Music last year and his sunny disposition will be just splendid on the Lake Stage.

Where? The Lake Stage, Friday afternoon.

7. Akron/Family

The acceptable side of American country/psyche if you like? Hugely melodic, but off beam and menacing, this is probably something we could have used a little more of Latitude this year.

Where? 6 Music Stage, Friday afternoon.

8. Steve Mason

This is the ex-Beta Band man’s third appearance here is three years, but a main stage afternoon slot feels like the right place for him to be. His latest album might be deeply politically charged but there’s enough tunes on it to keep everyone interested, even those not fussed on current affairs.

Where? Obelisk Arena, Saturday afternoon.

9. Neon Neon

Gruff Rhys and Boom Bip will be joined by the National Theatre of Wales for what sounds like a very special performance detailing the life of crazy Italian communist Giangiacomo Feltrinello. Beautifully bonkers we think.

Where? Theatre Arena, Saturday evening.

10. Grizzly Bear

Last year’s Shields album didn’t quite match the incredible Veckatimest but they remain compelling, complex performers and an outstanding booking.

11. Kraftwerk

Get the 3D glasses ready folks, this could be really, really special. A wonderful audiovisual treat… we can’t claim to be connoisseurs at Tidal Wave Towers but only a fool wouldn’t be excited by this.

Where? Obelisk Arena, Saturday night.

12. Jeffrey Lewis and the Rain

The lo-fi US alt-pop hero pops up in the Film Arena. Slightly strange, but we don’t care where he is. Worth seeing if he was playing a wasps’ nest.

Where? Film and Music Arena, Saturday evening.

13. Local Natives

Perhaps not for everyone but the band’s huge multi-layered harmonies will sound just lovely on a Sunday night. Second album Hummingbird is simply stunning.

Where? Obelisk Arena, Sunday night.

14. Mark Lanegan Band

The man looks like he might drop dead during every performance, but he remains a music legend. Mean and moody, his snarl will complete Saturday night.

Where? 6 Music Arena, Saturday night.

15. Foals

One of the hottest bands around, the headline slot will be a step up, but a deserved one. Fabulously weird math rock with broad appeal.

Where? Obelisk Arena, Sunday night.