It Starts Now: Volume Four - 2012 Lollapalooza Headliner Speculation

[thombjorke.]

This was established a while ago I thought?

Although I would pretty easily see Adele over The Cure if that conflict ever arose :p

*shudders*

[concertgoer]

This was established a while ago I thought?

Although I would pretty easily see Adele over The Cure if that conflict ever arose :p

I must have you mixed up with someone else because I thought you referred to them as one of those boring old bands.

[nikolajz1]

I must have you mixed up with someone else because I thought you referred to them as one of those boring old bands.

I think they are a boring old band, but in a good nostalgic kind of way. Whatever that means

[concertgoer]

Anyway I don't think Adele will play Lolla, but the idea of The Cure playing the north stage isn't that crazy considering that NIN and Coldplay have had the same slot.

[nikolajz1]

Anyway I don't think Adele will play Lolla, but the idea of The Cure playing the north stage isn't that crazy considering that NIN and Coldplay have had the same slot.

Thank you cg. Someone sensible.

[IAmScareMongering]

I think The Cure could play the north stage, but they'll never be booked. And I don't believe Lolla would have Adele billed at the top spot if she played.

[thombjorke.]

I don't think Adele would be quite the live draw that she is on record. She basically just stands there and sings as opposed to someone like Gaga who has the giant production.

[concertgoer]

Soccer moms would be out in force on her day.

[nikolajz1]

the 50 year olds would be out in full force the day the Cure played

[concertgoer]

Not to mention the goth kids.

[arbee]

This was established a while ago I thought?

Although I would pretty easily see Adele over The Cure if that conflict ever arose :p

ip ban

[nikkirkpatrick]

nik2 has taken over for k2 as most obvious troll.

[nikolajz1]

nik2 has taken over for k2 as most obvious troll.

:)

I try

[nikkirkpatrick]

no, you don't. that's my point.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

the cure kind of sucks guys

not trolling

[carligula]

How about the fact that Depeche Mode was billed above Killers in 2009? Does that help the case for Cure being billed over Adele if they were ever to be on the same lineup?

[MadBird11]

Personally neither the Cure nor Adele will play, so I don't see what difference it makes about where they are billed.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

Wasn't Depeche Mode three times as popular as The Cure (at least)?

[concertgoer]

No

[BearDownBoilerUp]

Are you sure? Because according to Wikipedia, Depeche Mode has sold nearly four times as many records as The Cure.

[thombjorke.]

Are you sure? Because according to Wikipedia, Depeche Mode has sold nearly four times as many records as The Cure.

So have Kool & the Gang.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

Are you implying Kool & the Gang is not at least 4 times as popular as The Cure? Because they are.

[thombjorke.]

Oh yeah I must have forgotten about all those festivals they headlined over the past few years.

[MadBird11]

Sometimes I forget that BDBU really is the greatest troll in the history of the lolla board.

[carligula]

Just glancing at Wiki, the Cure and DM have fairly comparable sales in the US.

Either way, you're missing the point. I said that DM being billed over the Killers would be similar to the Cure being billed over Adele or Soundgarden being billed over Lady GaGa. We're talking current popularity vs. historical popularity.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

And what I am saying is that the Cure weren't even all that popular historically.

[nikkirkpatrick]

yes, you're certainly saying it.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

It is an objective truth. Sorry, The Cure fans.

[concertgoer]

And what I am saying is that the Cure weren't even all that popular historically.

Then why have they been playing arenas in America on every one of their tours since 1987?

[BearDownBoilerUp]

...all three of them?

[concertgoer]

A lot more than that. If you are going to troll you really should get your facts straight. Right now you just sound like a moron.

[thombjorke.]

Then why have they been playing arenas in America on every one of their tours since 1987?

Not to mention headlining over a hundred festivals as recently as 2012.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

That was me indicating that I'm bored with the conversation. The Cure won't headline Lollapalooza, ever. Get over it.

[concertgoer]

I never said that they would headline.

[carligula]

That was me indicating that I'm wrong
Fixed

[johnd12751]

Yeah seriously, our number one at this point will either be Metallica, Pearl Jam, RHCP or Yeezy

[johnd12751]

wait, or radiohead

[BearDownBoilerUp]

What world do you people live in where The Cure is anywhere near the level of popularity of any past Chicagopalooza headliner?

[MadBird11]

Alright.

Done with BDBU for a while.

[thombjorke.]

What world do you people live in where The Cure is anywhere near the level of popularity of any past Chicagopalooza headliner?

I'm 100% certain The Cure is more popular than Widespread Panic.

[joelmanfu]

I never said that they would headline.

Well then maybe this conversation belongs somewhere else

[Broc1123]

So I never thought Radiohead would headline Lolla so soon or even ever again. But when are they going to announce that Chicago date?

[Krentistthedentist]

What world do you people live in where The Cure is anywhere near the level of popularity of any past Chicagopalooza headliner?

I bet they are bigger than Soundgarden.

[concertgoer]

Alright.

Done with BDBU for a while.

Seriously. This is some Atomic level trolling

[nikolajz1]

So I never thought Radiohead would headline Lolla so soon or even ever again. But when are they going to announce that Chicago date?

Probably a summer date at Alpine Valley.

[nikolajz1]

Let's be honest, The Cure would be a side-stage closer and Black Sabbath a sub for The Black Keys.

[MadBird11]

Seriously. This is some Atomic level trolling

Speaking of Atomic, you better hope the Pats win on Sunday.

[concertgoer]

Speaking of Atomic, you better hope the Pats win on Sunday.

I am so torn

[MadBird11]

Well.

Now that I know I'm loved...

[BearDownBoilerUp]

The Cure would be a sub on one of the main stages.

[carligula]

So I never thought Radiohead would headline Lolla so soon or even ever again. But when are they going to announce that Chicago date?

I'm gonna guess around the time they announce gigs in VA, DC, IN, OH, PA, NY, CT, MA, etc etc.

[carligula]

The Cure would be a sub on one of the main stages.

Just in case you're not trolling..

http://www.popcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/coachella1.jpg

[nikolajz1]

that was the best Coachella year imo

[BearDownBoilerUp]

Yeah but Lollapalooza is not nearly as gay as Coachella.

[thombjorke.]

I REALLY wish I could have gone to that Coachella.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

that poster is full of shit people here love that i hate

[Unlikely Japan]

I think the Coachella lineup is much better this year... and wtf was Shepard Fairey doing?

[carligula]

2010 is my biggest year of regret for missing Coachella due mostly to Faith No More, Pavement, LCD Soundsystem, Atoms for Peace, and Jonsi. I didn't get a chance to see any of those acts that year.

[thombjorke.]

It's also interesting to look at that 09 poster and notice how much less EDM there was then than this year.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

EDM has gained in popularity over the past 3 years. Not really that interesting imo.

[thombjorke.]

EDM has gained in popularity over the past 3 years. Not really that interesting imo.

Speaking of uninteresting things in this thread...

[BearDownBoilerUp]

your mom?

also, are you sure you are not an alt? you fit in very well here.

[thombjorke.]

your mom?

also, are you sure you are not an alt? you fit in very well here.

No, I'm not yet self aware.




But seriously I'm not.

[arbee]

your mom?

also, are you sure you are not an alt? you fit in very well here.

this

[thombjorke.]

Who the hell even has alt accounts on this board? I've only ever seen people do that on other boards when they get banned.

[Audiobully]

2010 is my biggest year of regret for missing Coachella due mostly to Faith No More, Pavement, LCD Soundsystem, Atoms for Peace, and Jonsi. I didn't get a chance to see any of those acts that year.

Yeah, me too.

[WretchedSkye2113]

Who the hell even has alt accounts on this board?

oh lawd.

[sleeping]

... and wtf was Shepard Fairey doing?
He's also a DJ.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

Who the hell even has alt accounts on this board? I've only ever seen people do that on other boards when they get banned.

i dunno you tell me

[Unlikely Japan]

He's also a DJ.


hmm, interesting

[concertgoer]

Well.

Now that I know I'm loved...

Heh when I made the post I didn't know about your bet.

[Broc1123]

2009 Coachella is probably my favorite festival ever. The string of 2008 Lolla thru 2009 Roo is the best.

[mgignac]

Heads/subs/mids only, no morning. And the billing might be a tad off, no need to shit yourselves over it. Just can't sleep.


Radiohead + Pearl Jam + The Black Keys
Bjork + Drake + MGMT

Queens of the Stone Age + Lupe Fiasco + Florence and the Machine + Mumford and Sons + At the Drive In + Band of Horses
Pulp + Primal Scream + The Gaslight Anthem + Miike Snow + The Weeknd + Lana Del Rey + The Airborne Toxic Event + Steel Pulse + The War on Drugs + The Vines + Editors + K'NaaN

FRI
S: The Vines > Gaslight Anthem > Mumford & Sons > The Black Keys
N: K'Naan > Steel Pulse > Lupe Fiasco > Drake

SAT
S: The Weeknd > Airborne Toxic Event > Band of Horses > Radiohead
N: Editors > The War on Drugs > Florence & The Machine > Bjork

SUN
S: Miike Snow > Primal Scream > Queens of the Stone Age > Pearl Jam
N: Lana Del Rey > Pulp > At the Drive In > MGMT

[mgignac]

Realistically though I could see Florence or Mumford closing a grove instead of subbing for a main.

[brynrich]

Realistically though I could see Florence or Mumford closing a grove instead of subbing for a main.

Naw... Both are too big for the grove

[mgignac]

Naw... Both are too big for the grove

Wasn't sure, especially about M&S...Though general consensus around here seems to be that they're really that popular/Lolla-board-hated as of now.

[Krentistthedentist]

Never ever speculate on a band's size ever again you fucking suck at it.

[Krentistthedentist]

Also do you realize how amazingly stupid it would be for Lollapalooza to schedule Bjork and Radiohead simultaneously?

[mgignac]

Arrighty.

[IAmScareMongering]

Thread should seriously be locked until Kot leaks half the headliners.

[arbee]

Also do you realize how amazingly stupid it would be for Lollapalooza to schedule Bjork and Radiohead simultaneously?


as dumb as Muse & Coldplay at the same time, and they'd nev.....oh wait

[concertgoer]

Thread should seriously be locked until Kot leaks half the headliners.

That or you could just not come into this thread.

[johnd12751]

guys, i think we may actually get kanye. i mean, he's playing big day out, and im 100 percent aware that its in austrailia, but its c3 booked, id say it definitely makes him more likely if anything.

[concertgoer]

C3 books Big Day Out? That's news to me.

[carligula]

guys, i think we may actually get kanye. i mean, he's playing big day out, and im 100 percent aware that its in austrailia, but its c3 booked, id say it definitely makes him more likely if anything.

I don't feel like this changes the odds that much. C3 has booked him twice for Chicagopalooza, the inagural Lolla Chile, and just last year for ACL. There's already plenty of precedent for them to bring him back-- especially in his hometown. My only question is if Drake fits into the equation. Do they bring Kanye back for a 3rd time in 8 years or do they opt for the new hot act with a smaller price tag and maybe a comparable draw? Do they book both?

[concertgoer]

I don't think they book both. While I would much prefer that they book Ye, I think Drake is more likely to play. I still think WTT is a possibility and it would be a very unique #1.

[johnd12751]

eh i just dont see 2 hippity hop #1s 2 years in a row. but i could be wrong.

[nikkirkpatrick]

as dumb as Muse & Coldplay at the same time, and they'd nev.....oh wait

agreed, considering both are terrible.

[Krentistthedentist]

as dumb as Muse & Coldplay at the same time, and they'd nev.....oh wait

Coldplay fans: bros
Muse fans: bros
The fans of every other headliner this year: bros

vs

Radiohead fans: homos
Bjork fans: homos
All those other headliners' fans: bros (and exceptional people)

[concertgoer]

agreed, considering both are terrible.

But Tool on the other hand....

[concertgoer]

There were a lot of homos at Coldplay.

[nikkirkpatrick]

But Tool on the other hand....

fail

[nikolajz1]

Coldplay fans: bros
Muse fans: bros
The fans of every other headliner this year: bros

vs

Radiohead fans: homos
Bjork fans: homos
All those other headliners' fans: bros (and exceptional people)

Never met a gay person that liked Bjork. Only douche bags like that pretentious shit.

[nikkirkpatrick]

palm meet face

[concertgoer]

Never met a gay person that liked Bjork. Only douche bags like that pretentious shit.

Oh Niko

[BearDownBoilerUp]

What about a douchey pretentious gay person like Pulp?

[WretchedSkye2113]

sweet baby jesus on fire, this thread.
everyone fack off already.

[sleeping]

If there was a filter that replaced every post in this thread with the words gay, pretentious, hipster, douche, or bro with a picture of a cat, this would be the best thread on the board.

[Krentistthedentist]

Never met a gay person that liked Bjork. Only douche bags like that pretentious shit.

Pretty sure she was a gay icon back in the 90s but w/e you are a moron and I've blocked you again for being so ignorant

[BearDownBoilerUp]

have you ever blocked anyone for being so awesome that it made you feel inferior? that happens to me all the time.

[Krentistthedentist]

I don't read my own posts if that's what you're saying

[BearDownBoilerUp]

since when do you have 18,000 posts?

[Nile19]

how many posts is "God" status?

[MadBird11]

Symb will let you know once he gets there.

Edit: Oh yeah, that level.

[arbee]

how many posts is "God" status?

Looks like 1500

[Sk8guyj18]

LOL at everything BDBU is saying about The Cure. Everything is so true. They are such a lame band... just my opinion though. Anyways, what happened to speculation about Blink? And in regards to Carl's post about Kanye being brought back and if Drake will also be booked, I'd say yes. If they're trying to make the most money, they book two extremely popular rappers to draw a ton of teens in. My predictions may be a little top heavy but this is what I'm thinking.

Radiohead + Kanye West + RHCP
The Black Keys + Blink-182 + Drake

I know this would cost Lolla a ton of money but I think this would be their best shot in getting people (teens) to go to the festival and for Lolla to pay these artists.

[thombjorke.]

Not going to make many friends in here bashing The Cure and championing Blink-182.

[JML]

I know this would cost Lolla a ton of money but I think this would be their best shot in getting people (teens) to go to the festival and for Lolla to pay these artists.

Lolla's going to sell out regardless, it doesn't matter.

[MadBird11]

I hate every teen ever, including myself.

[MadBird11]

Lolla's going to sell out regardless, it doesn't matter.

Seriously. They could put Marley's corpse on the south side and it would sell.

[Sk8guyj18]

Not going to make many friends in here bashing The Cure and championing Blink-182.

don't really care. watch that video on COS that shows The Cure playing "Close To Me." That's a great song, but he/they absolutely suck(s) live. Plus he looks like he's about to die on stage... If we're going to get a classic act, how about we actually get a legend... The Boss > The Cure in every way. Bruce doesn't just stand there like The Cure... I saw Bruce the last time he was in Chicago so I think that was 07. One of the best shows I've ever seen. The man is around 60 I believe and he still goes insane every show!

[Thisismyname]

ERBODY JUMP AROUND ON STAGE

IT MAKES GOOD MUSIC

[arbee]

Do not even know where to start with that Sk8guy....so i won't waste my time.

[thombjorke.]

Robert Smith could sit in a dark corner of the stage with his back to the audience and it would still be awesome.

[MadBird11]

sk8guy sounds like one of those guys who thinks the Vans Warped Tour is the greatest thing that ever happened to music.

[El Goodo]

Probably likes Fall Out Boy, too.

[concertgoer]

Great another Cure debate.

[MadBird11]

Great another Cure debate.

Debate:

sk8guy: The Cure sucks
Everybody: No, you're just a dumbass.

/debate

[thombjorke.]

Someone should change the title of this thread.

[nikkirkpatrick]

Great another Cure debate.

it's not a debate, it's a massacre.

[MadBird11]

This is a better trainwreck than this thread usually is.

[thombjorke.]

We really should be having this sort of debate on RHCP, Metallica, or someone who at least has more than a 1% chance of actually being at Lolla.

[concertgoer]

We really should be having this sort of debate on RHCP, Metallica, or someone who at least has more than a 1% chance of actually being at Lolla.

Agreed though RCHP has been debated to death.

[nanatod]

don't really care. watch that video on COS that shows The Cure playing "Close To Me." That's a great song, but he/they absolutely suck(s) live. Plus he looks like he's about to die on stage... If we're going to get a classic act, how about we actually get a legend... The Boss > The Cure in every way. Bruce doesn't just stand there like The Cure... I saw Bruce the last time he was in Chicago so I think that was 07. One of the best shows I've ever seen. The man is around 60 I believe and he still goes insane every show!

were you alive when springsteen was on the cover of both time and newsweek in 1975? springsteen's been washed up since the tunnel of love tour after his divorce from his first wife.

and, with respect to the cure, when kiss me3 was a new lp release in 1987, I thought about buying it for about half a minute, and then decided not to, because my opinion back then was that the cure sucked. and I held that opinion for about 20 years, but a couple of years ago, I began to change my mind. so that now there is no act I'd rather see headline lollapalooza than robert smith and company.

[nikkirkpatrick]

we are the 1%, apparently.

[MadBird11]

So this is what it feels like to be elite...

[nikkirkpatrick]

not that great, eh?

[MadBird11]

I feel about the same as I usually do.

[concertgoer]

Nana have you seen Bruce live in the last 10 years?

[oasisfan]

what about Pearl Jam? It'll have been 5 years by then since they played.

[nanatod]

why would I bother, cg? I don't like much more than greetings and fire on the fingertips. and the rosemont horizon show on the tunnel of love tour was really, really, bad. basically, I don't have any interest in springsteen.

I would however gladly see Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes again.

[concertgoer]

what about Pearl Jam? It'll have been 5 years by then since they played.

I could see them coming back and it would rule.

[thombjorke.]

what about Pearl Jam? It'll have been 5 years by then since they played.

Would be awesome but I feel like they'd want someone new, unless Pearl Jam was in the #2 spot.

[nikolajz1]

I could see them coming back and it would rule.

lol

[oasisfan]

I could see them coming back and it would rule.

I would love to see them live and aren't they working on a new record? Could be a great way to introduce some of the songs off of it.

[oasisfan]

Would be awesome but I feel like they'd want someone new, unless Pearl Jam was in the #2 spot.

The bands that could be a #1 over Pearl Jam is very limited though.

[oasisfan]

Unless its WTT or Metallica 2 new comers

[concertgoer]

lol

Ok Adele

[mgignac]

PJ at Lolla/in the #2 slot is possible...but I honestly think only if Radiohead is billed #1 (sorry to bring that up again).

Pearl Jam are sort of playing this coming summer the same way Coldplay did last summer- had been in the studio, new record on the way, likely to play some new material live, and have already scheduled several festival dates. Also don't think it's been too soon since they played to bring them back, as clearly C3 will have no problem booking TBK for a headlining slot.

[mgignac]

Unless its WTT or Metallica 2 new comers

You don't think PJ would get billed over Metallica?

[nikolajz1]

Ok Adele

Adele > PJ(of late, not overall)

[oasisfan]

Adele only has 1 album though doesn't she?

[oasisfan]

You don't think PJ would get billed over Metallica?

If Metallica plays they almost have to be #1, but where would Sabbath fit in I wonder?

[mgignac]

Adele only has 1 album though doesn't she?

Nah she's got two but I don't know if her show is long enough for her to headline. Averages about 15 songs, 4 or so of which are covers.

[thombjorke.]

If Metallica plays they almost have to be #1, but where would Sabbath fit in I wonder?

Sub for Adele.

[WretchedSkye2113]

If Metallica plays they almost have to be #1, but where would Sabbath fit in I wonder?

sabbath is a #1 no question. even if radiohead, metallica, the throne, rhcp, and tbk were also there.

i was actually wondering the other day if sabbath was ever considered for lolla pre-iommi-diagnosis, since they were apparently set for Coachella. and then i was like oh yeah, C3.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

adele would be a really lame headliner. i'd rather see the cure tbqh. but i would probably skip both of those for whatever was going on at the grove or perry's.

[mgignac]

Does anybody think we could be unlucky enough to get Hole

EDIT: Nevermind, thought they were still touring but they've stopped

[concertgoer]

Sub for Adele.

:)

[oasisfan]

sabbath is a #1 no question. even if radiohead, metallica, the throne, rhcp, and tbk were also there.

i was actually wondering the other day if sabbath was ever considered for lolla pre-iommi-diagnosis, since they were apparently set for Coachella. and then i was like oh yeah, C3.

I was actually making fun of mgignac for his comment earlier about Sabbath being a sub. It was a lame joke.

[mgignac]

I was actually making fun of mgignac for his comment earlier about Sabbath being a sub. It was a lame joke.

While I may never live that down, I can at least admit that I would have pretty much lost my shit on me too the more I've thought about this.

[thombjorke.]

What if C3 did something totally wack and booked someone like Taylor Swift to headline?

[MadBird11]

All 12 women that go from outside the board would love it and all the men would probably fap.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

At least there would be a waterfall of sparks at some point...

[Krentistthedentist]

If Metallica plays they almost have to be #1, but where would Sabbath fit in I wonder?

Derp

http://stereogum.com/img/bonnaroo_2008.jpg

[thombjorke.]

Maybe they'll both be there but Taylor Swift will be the #1

lol

[oasisfan]

Derp

http://stereogum.com/img/bonnaroo_2008.jpg

Can we just go ahead and get that lineup for this year?

[Greg]

If names like Taylor Swift are being thrown around, then what about Madonna? She's big enough to be billed number 1 and is touring this summer. It's a pretty unpopular opinion but i don't think it's out of the question.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

Madonna would be a sick show.

[mgignac]

Can we just go ahead and get that lineup for this year?

Swap MMJ for Black Keys and I'm fucking there.

[thombjorke.]

Definitely possible.

IRT to Madonna.

[mgignac]

Madonna would be a sick show.

Hell fucking yes it would.

[oasisfan]

Madonna would be a sick show.

Do you mean sick as in seeing an old woman roll around on stage in practically nothing sick?

[BearDownBoilerUp]

Sick as in Madonna is an excellent performer.

[oasisfan]

I would hope something good opposes her.

[mgignac]

Radiohead-Pearl Jam-Madonna
Bjork-Drake-MGMT

S vs. N
Madonna v. Drake
Radiohead v. MGMT
Pearl Jam v. Bjork

I'd buy that wristband and South-Stage so hard..

[thombjorke.]

Pearl Jam vs. Bjork would be so evil...

[oasisfan]

Radiohead-Pearl Jam-Madonna
Bjork-Drake-MGMT

S vs. N
Madonna v. Drake
Radiohead v. MGMT
Pearl Jam v. Bjork

I'd buy that wristband and South-Stage so hard..

I said something good fucker.

[mgignac]

I said something good fucker.

If they book Radiohead, Pearl Jam, and Madonna, there will not be a good bottom three.

$$$

[mgignac]

Also have we determined anything about TBK and the radius clause, with their UC show this spring? I know we're all pretty certain they were getting booked, but I'm a little out of the loop as to whether or not that's even a possibility right now.

[carligula]

What if C3 did something totally wack and booked someone like Taylor Swift to headline?

Or Lady Gaga! Oh wait, that already happened.

[thombjorke.]

But there are plenty of adults that listen to Lady Gaga. How many adults do you know that listen to Taylor Swift?

[JML]

Yeah I don't really think Gaga and Taylor Swift are that comparable

[BearDownBoilerUp]

She is played on adult contemporary stations all the time so... wut?

[Krentistthedentist]

Pearl Jam vs. Bjork would be so evil...

at least you got the 1st letter right.

[mgignac]

Gaga wears short skirts, TSwift wears t-shirts...

[JML]

Also have we determined anything about TBK and the radius clause, with their UC show this spring? I know we're all pretty certain they were getting booked, but I'm a little out of the loop as to whether or not that's even a possibility right now.

I think the consensus was that it doesn't matter that much.

I'm not sure that show would even fall in the radius clause in the first place.

[Krentistthedentist]

Swap MMJ for Black Keys and I'm fucking there.

OK, bro.

[thombjorke.]

Gaga wears short skirts, TSwift wears t-shirts...

Taylor Swift headlining would be much more appealing if she switched clothes with Lady Gaga.

[nanatod]

She is played on adult contemporary stations all the time so... wut?

swift is not a country artist who can cross over to a rock audience the way prior country artists who played lolla -- waylon, earle, dierks, leann, eric church -- are. while basically mainstream, the five are closer to indie rock than most other current country artists are.

[Driftwood]

Never ever speculate on a band's size ever again you fucking suck at it.

Seriously. Also he has Pulp vs Primal Scream. :/

[Mikedarippa]

New Kanye album out this spring might make him a for sure act at Lolla. http://p4k.in/ypP3Fa

[Krentistthedentist]

New Kanye album out this spring might make him a for sure act at Lolla. http://p4k.in/ypP3Fa

Wow, does this publication always get such good scoops?
Never read it before.

[Krentistthedentist]

Seriously. Also he has Pulp vs Primal Scream. :/


I cried gay british tears for you when i saw that.

[JML]

New Kanye album out this spring might make him a for sure act at Lolla. http://p4k.in/ypP3Fa

If that was the case then he should've been a for sure act last year too.

[Mikedarippa]

touche

[carligula]

If that was the case then he should've been a for sure act last year too.

They opted for his first ever ACL show rather than bring Kanye back for a 3rd time to Lolla.

[Driftwood]

The Cure / RHCP / Black Keys
Bjork / Drake / Florence & The Machine

Black Keys vs Bjork
RHCP vs Florence & The Machine
The Cure vs Drake

[mgignac]

OK, bro.

Not because I want to see TBK, solely because MMJ just played and I fucking hate them anyway.

[mgignac]

But I have a feeling that you're never really going to like me anyway

[Krentistthedentist]

Metallica/RHCP/The Black Keys/Drake/Bjork/Vampire Weekend

[oasisfan]

Not because I want to see TBK, solely because MMJ just played and I fucking hate them anyway.

Pack your shit and go home.

[thombjorke.]

Metallica/RHCP/The Black Keys/Drake/Bjork/Vampire Weekend

would be fine as long as Bjork and Metallica don't conflict

[mgignac]

Pack your shit and go home.

Every time I think I've got someone here I can get along with I turn around, drop my pants, and proceed to shit all over them.

Apologies. I enjoy 3 songs, scrolling through my iTunes library. "Fucking hate" was too strong a term.

[concertgoer]

Madonna would be a sick show.

Agreed

[nikkirkpatrick]

http://mountdouglas.ca/webusers/mdinfotech/examples/ICTX/Stills%20and%202D%20Animation/Ball%20Disaster.gif

[Krentistthedentist]

would be fine as long as Bjork and Metallica don't conflict

I'd be fine as long as The Black Keys and RHCP don't conflict

[Driftwood]

The Cure / RHCP / Black Keys
Bjork / Drake / Florence & The Machine

Black Keys vs Bjork
RHCP vs Florence & The Machine
The Cure vs Drake

This is probably the very best I can hope from Lolla huh?

QotSA -> Black Keys vs Andrew Bird -> Bjork
At The Drive-In -> RHCP vs The Shins -> Florence & The Machine
Mazzy Star -> The Cure vs M83 -> Drake

Lulz.

[thombjorke.]

This is probably the very best I can hope from Lolla huh?

QotSA -> Black Keys vs Andrew Bird -> Bjork
At The Drive-In -> RHCP vs The Shins -> Florence & The Machine
Mazzy Star -> The Cure vs M83 -> Drake

Lulz.

Could be worse, A LOT worse.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

florence and the machine is not a headliner...

[Driftwood]

florence and the machine is not a headliner...

Sold out Aragon on album 1. Sales look strong for album 2 - I could see her playing UIC Pavillion when she eventually comes to Chicago (if not Lolla).

[thombjorke.]

RHCP/Pearl Jam/Metallica/Bjork/Drake/Swedish House Mafia

RHCP vs. Bjork
Metallica vs. Drake
Pearl Jam vs. Swedish House Mafia

[oasisfan]

Any prediction that doesn't include TBK is almost automatically wrong.

[mgignac]

SHM would get delegated to Perry's, I honestly think if there's an EDM act to be had at Lolla's main stages this year its Justice.

[BearDownBoilerUp]

selling out the aragon = lollapalooza headliner these days?

[Driftwood]

Oh aren't Avett Brothers working on a new album? I could see them being the bumped headliner.

[Driftwood]

selling out the aragon = lollapalooza headliner these days?

There's a new album now and more hype. Selling out the Aragon on a first album is pretty rare. Anything bigger than Aragon is definitely in contention for the lower headliners.

[oasisfan]

I would love Avett's at lolla, but they'd be a sub for TBK.

[thombjorke.]

SHM would get delegated to Perry's, I honestly think if there's an EDM act to be had at Lolla's main stages this year its Justice.

Did Justice sell out MSG in 5 minutes like SHM did? I thought we already decided you were terrible at this.

[mgignac]

Oh aren't Avett Brothers working on a new album? I could see them being the bumped headliner.

Last time they were around weren't they opening for John Mayer?

Though the last time The Black Keys were around they were opening for Kings of Leon so that doesn't really mean anything.

[MadBird11]

Oh aren't Avett Brothers working on a new album? I could see them being the bumped headliner.

What? Explain.

[mgignac]

Did Justice sell out MSG in 5 minutes like SHM did? I thought we already decided you were terrible at this.

We did but that doesn't mean I'm going to stop it.

[Krentistthedentist]

Did Justice sell out MSG in 5 minutes like SHM did? I thought we already decided you were terrible at this.

Are they playing MSG?
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2008/01/justice_show_mo.html

edit: I misread thombjorke's post and I'm aware my article is from 2008.
As it stands they are playing 2 nights at T5

[thombjorke.]

SHM is bigger than Deadmau5 at this point.

[thombjorke.]

Are they playing MSG?
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2008/01/justice_show_mo.html

My point exactly. Even though I prefer Justice to SHM it is not even a debate who is more popular.

[MadBird11]

SHM is bigger than Deadmau5 at this point.

The mau has a residency in Vegas.

Pretty sure you have to be big and awful to have one of those.

[thombjorke.]

The mau has a residency in Vegas.

Pretty sure you have to be big and awful to have one of those.

SHM has its own two day festival in Miami in direct competition with Ultra and they're thinking of expanding it due to incredible demand.

[Driftwood]

10/20 - Univ. of New Mexico - Albuquerque, NM
10/21 - Mesa Amphitheater - Mesa, AZ
10/25 - SIU Arena - Carbondale, IL
10/27 - Rupp Arena - Lexington, KY
10/28 - Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN - with special guests, Social Distortion

11/11 - Mississippi State University - Starkville, MS - FREE SHOW!
11/15 - Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, VA
11/17 - US Cellular Coliseum - Bloomington, IL
11/18 & 11/19 - Milwaukee Riverside Theater - Milwaukee, WI

Avett Brothers are not a sub. Do subs play a lot of arenas and ampitheatres?

[mgignac]

10/20 - Univ. of New Mexico - Albuquerque, NM
10/21 - Mesa Amphitheater - Mesa, AZ
10/25 - SIU Arena - Carbondale, IL
10/27 - Rupp Arena - Lexington, KY
10/28 - Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN - with special guests, Social Distortion

11/11 - Mississippi State University - Starkville, MS - FREE SHOW!
11/15 - Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, VA
11/17 - US Cellular Coliseum - Bloomington, IL
11/18 & 11/19 - Milwaukee Riverside Theater - Milwaukee, WI

Avett Brothers are not a sub. Do subs play a lot of arenas and ampitheatres?

Bright Eyes & Arctic Monkeys

[Driftwood]

What arenas did they both play?

[mgignac]

What arenas did they both play?

None on the same bill, but Bright Eyes has played ampitheaters and Arctic Monkeys plays arenas all over the UK and are playing with TBK all over America...not headlining, albeit

[Driftwood]

In the UK and as an opener. Cool. So irrelevant to the discussion?

Bright Eyes

03/02/11 Miami, FL – Fillmore Miami Beach At Jackie Gleason Theater w/ Cursive BUY TICKETS
03/03/11 Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues w/ Cursive BUY TICKETS
03/04/11 Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle w/ Cursive BUY TICKETS
03/05/11 Asheville, NC – Thomas Wolfe Auditorium w/ Cursive BUY TICKETS
03/06/11 Richmond, VA – The National w/ Cursive BUY TICKETS
03/08/11 New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall w/ WILD FLAG + Superchunk BUY TICKETS
03/09/11 New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall w/ WILD FLAG + Superchunk BUY TICKETS
03/10/11 Boston, MA – House Of Blues Boston Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino w/ Mynabirds SOLD OUT
03/11/11 Portland, ME – State Theatre w/ Mynabirds BUY TICKETS
03/13/11 Toronto, ONT – Sound Academy w/ Mynabirds BUY TICKETS
03/14/11 Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre w/ Mynabirds BUY TICKETS
03/15/11 Chicago, IL – The Rivera w/ Mynabirds SOLD OUT
03/16/11 Champaign, IL – University of Illinois – Foellinger Auditorium w/ Mynabirds
03/17/11 Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium w/ Mynabirds BUY TICKETS
03/19/11 Austin, TX – Ground Control Touring SXSW showcase – Auditorium Shores
04/03/11 Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theatre
04/04/11 Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
04/05/11 Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
04/08/11 Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
04/09/11 Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom Pre-sale 1/12 noon – 1/13 midnight password: People General on sale 1/14 noon
04/12/11 Oakland, CA – Fox Theatre Pre-sale Begin Thursday, January 13th at 10am password: plum
04/13/11 Pomona, CA – Fox Theatre -Public On-Sale: Sunday, January 16th at 10am

Nothing on this tour at least.

[mgignac]

It's irrelevant anyway, but they did play several amp's on that tour later in the year.

[Driftwood]

It's irrelevant anyway

You are right - Avett Brothers are definitely a bigger band.

[Sk8guyj18]

everyone's entitled to their opinion and my opinion is that The Cure absolutely suck and this board totally overrates them

[mgignac]

You are right - Avett Brothers are definitely a bigger band.

I agree.

[Krentistthedentist]

everyone's entitled to their opinion and my opinion is that The Cure absolutely suck and this board totally overrates them

.

[Sk8guyj18]

this thread is beyond lame nowadays...i agree with whoever said this should be locked until Greg Kot leaks some

[nanatod]

everyone's entitled to their opinion and my opinion is that The Cure absolutely suck and this board totally overrates them

you didn't read my post #5624 of this thread, apparently.

[El Goodo]

this thread is beyond lame nowadays...i agree with whoever said this should be locked until Greg Kot leaks some

He's having medical issues?

[stelles75]

There is far too much speculation in the speculation thread.

[mgignac]

http://www.comic-art.com/temp/beating_a_dead_horse.jpg

[MadBird11]

10/20 - Univ. of New Mexico - Albuquerque, NM
10/21 - Mesa Amphitheater - Mesa, AZ
10/25 - SIU Arena - Carbondale, IL
10/27 - Rupp Arena - Lexington, KY
10/28 - Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN - with special guests, Social Distortion

11/11 - Mississippi State University - Starkville, MS - FREE SHOW!
11/15 - Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, VA
11/17 - US Cellular Coliseum - Bloomington, IL
11/18 & 11/19 - Milwaukee Riverside Theater - Milwaukee, WI

Avett Brothers are not a sub. Do subs play a lot of arenas and ampitheatres?

In college towns, yes.

[concertgoer]

They weren't even a sub at Orlando Calling;)
Just sayin

[Krentistthedentist]

They actually were a sub at Orlando Calling since all the other bands were headliners.

[Driftwood]

Really? Name some.

[Krentistthedentist]

Really? Name some.

If this was in reply to me, they opened for the Pixies, who opened for the Raconteurs, who opened for the Killers

[mgignac]

Really? Name some.

...

The Killers, Bob Seger, Pixies...

[Driftwood]

Nah acts that play amphitheatres in college towns. I thought most of those acts had crossover pop appeal but were usually pretty big?

[Krentistthedentist]

Some acts who have played the arena here-- Lupe Fiasco, 30 STM, Death Cab, Drake, Wiz Khalifa, Kid Cudi, Passion Pit, Lynyrd Skynyrd/ZZ Top, Bob Dylan.
Idk.

[MadBird11]

Nah acts that play amphitheatres in college towns. I thought most of those acts had crossover pop appeal but were usually pretty big?

Typically those acts play big student body state schools (Illinois, Indiana, etc.)

Avetts played shows at the shitty part of Arizona State, New Mexico, Southern Illinois, Kentucky, Illinois State, etc. which, without really knowing or caring to look it up, are about 10,000 students less than the campuses where Bob Dylan, Drake and other headliners have typically played.

[Driftwood]

I meant what subs actually play amphitheatres in any college towns (small or big) - that's what you claimed.

Didn't oshoney's college have MMJ open for Trey Songz or something?

[Krentistthedentist]

MMJ headlined but Trey Songz was all up on the poster lulllllll

[Driftwood]

Some acts who have played the arena here-- Lupe Fiasco, 30 STM, Death Cab, Drake, Wiz Khalifa, Kid Cudi, Passion Pit, Lynyrd Skynyrd/ZZ Top, Bob Dylan.
Idk.

Not surprised by any of those except 30STM really.

[MadBird11]

30 STM, Wiz, Cudi, Passion Pit, Avetts are all subs as of today I think.

[mgignac]

Two of the three acts I listed have sold out arenas in the Chicagoland area in the past 10 years.

[Driftwood]

30 STM, Wiz, Cudi, Passion Pit, Avetts are all subs as of today I think.

Still disagree with theses. Hip-hop shows at college are a different animal.

[Krentistthedentist]

Not surprised by any of those except 30STM really.

30 STM had a show booked at the ARC (our gym) last year.
They cancelled the show like a week in advance and were like "fuck you guys" and then came back to play assembly hall in april 2011

[psychosomatica]

In relation to Florence, she's one album off of being considered a headliner.

For the same reasons you would consider Adele as not a headliner, only having two albums, never having headlined a festival before, and so forth.

I do believe Florence is pretty much a lock for non-headliner though, probably subbing whichever act is most female-friendly.

[Krentistthedentist]

In relation to Florence, she's one album off of being considered a headliner.

For the same reasons you would consider Adele as not a headliner, only having two albums, never having headlined a festival before, and so forth.

I do believe Florence is pretty much a lock for non-headliner though, probably subbing whichever act is most female-friendly.


Who is "you"?
I am pretty sure you have to be a giant moron to consider someone coming off a 5x platinum album a non-headliner.