It Starts Now: Volume Four - 2012 Lollapalooza Headliner Speculation

[concertgoer]

If you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong.

Despite all of his bitching Krentist had fun at Lolla last year.

[nikolajz1]

Despite all of his bitching Krentist had fun at Lolla last year.

of course he did.

[Nile19]

this is how I picture most of the board before going to Lolla:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdcFYNe9U7A&list=LLbptfwoFYpJKG5DG9a7QBWg&index=7&feature=plpp_video

[Krentistthedentist]

Despite all of his bitching Krentist had fun at Lolla last year.

Correct. You can make a good time out of a shitty lineup.
I would still prefer they book good bands

[wiscostraightup]

this is how I picture most of the board before going to Lolla:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdcFYNe9U7A&list=LLbptfwoFYpJKG5DG9a7QBWg&index=7&feature=plpp_video

Was me when I agreed to take my (now ex) girlfriend to see gaga instead of going to the strokes. My favorite band of all time. Worst decision I have, and ever will, make.

[wiscostraightup]

Correct. You can make a good time out of a shitty lineup.
I would still prefer they book good bands

this.

[nikolajz1]

Was me when I agreed to take my (now ex) girlfriend to see gaga instead of going to the strokes. My favorite band of all time. Worst decision I have, and ever will, make.

Gaga was awesome, but that was a shitty conflict for sure.

[wiscostraightup]

Gaga was an hour of talking with a mediocre pop songs in between. I literally was heartbroken that I miss the Strokes.

[nikolajz1]

Gaga was an hour of talking with a mediocre pop songs in between. I literally was heartbroken that I miss the Strokes.
An exaggeration, but understandable.

[Krentistthedentist]

Was me when I agreed to take my (now ex) girlfriend to see gaga instead of going to the strokes. My favorite band of all time. Worst decision I have, and ever will, make.

You deserve it for being a fucking pussy..

[Krentistthedentist]

An exaggeration, but understandable.

Actually, everything I have heard seems to corroborate wsu's description.
Granted, I have taste, so I was not there.

[wiscostraightup]

I really wish it was an exaggeration. I've never heard so much talking at a show. I know it wasn't a bad show, but I just still can't get over it. haha

[wiscostraightup]

You deserve it for being a fucking pussy..

all factual. live and learn i guess.

[nikolajz1]

Didnt the strokes only play for 50 minutes?

So Gaga then talked more than the whole strokes set :p

[concertgoer]

Only seeing the last 20 minutes of The Strokes is the biggest regret I have in my seven years of going to Lolla.

[wiscostraightup]

Didnt the strokes only play fucking awesome music for 50 minutes?

fixed.

[Krentistthedentist]

Didnt the strokes only play for 50 minutes?

So Gaga then talked more than the whole strokes set :p

I would rather see 60 straight minutes of good music than some cunt talking over shit music.

[nikolajz1]

:(

[wiscostraightup]

and also a lecture on how being gay makes you the best ever. i support gay marriage, now stfu. I really forgot how much that was the worst day ever.

[Nile19]

am I the only one who went to 2manydjs?

[jcfrank2]

Just got the list of available bands for Labor Day weekend in Rockford, IL and based on the past three years, all bands on the list are available because they aren't playing Palooza.

I'll post all the bands later tonight but the acts that caught my eye include: Drake, Queens Of The Stone Age and Warrant.

I thought the lead singer of Warrant died.

Is that why it caught your eye?

[Krentistthedentist]

Pros of Gay sex:
Cannot reproduce

Cons of gay sex:
AIDS

I'd say it's a wash

[concertgoer]

am I the only one who went to 2manydjs?

I drunkenly stumbled to their set and watched them for a little while. The crowd seemed dead and I hated Perry's setup that year.
I loved their set at Coachella though.

[wiscostraightup]

am I the only one who went to 2manydjs?

Probably...
I'm curious, how big was that crowd?

[wiscostraightup]

Pros of Gay sex:
Cannot reproduce
No bitches
Fabulous Fashion
Cons of gay sex:
AIDS

I'd say it's a wash

+2 being gay. lucky fucks.

[Nile19]

Probably...
I'm curious, how big was that crowd?

I was in the front row so I actually have no idea, it was awesome from my experience!

[wiscostraightup]

I was in the front row so I actually have no idea, it was awesome from my experience!

glad someone had a good time that night then.=/

[Thisismyname]

+2 being gay. lucky fucks.

Just because you're straight doesn't mean you have to dress like a fucking slob, ftr.

[Nile19]

glad someone had a good time that night then.=/

Have you seen The Strokes at all?

[Krentistthedentist]

+2 being gay. lucky fucks.

I'm a hetero.
I am pretty fucking fabulous.

[wiscostraightup]

You get the best of both worlds then.
Being "fucking fabulous" without the taking it in the pooper.

[wiscostraightup]

Have you seen The Strokes at all?

Nope, just throwing it out there, I'm a senior in highschool. The last time they were a band before that lolla show I was in the 7th grade probably.
I've heard mixed things about their shows, but it still would have been the highlight of my summer if I had gone to that set.

[wiscostraightup]

Just because you're straight doesn't mean you have to dress like a fucking slob, ftr.

not being fabulous=/= being a slob.
my jokes are jokes no matter how unfunny they are.

[Krentistthedentist]

Nope, just throwing it out there, I'm a senior in highschool. The last time they were a band before that lolla show I was in the 7th grade probably.
I've heard mixed things about their shows, but it still would have been the highlight of my summer if I had gone to that set.

Remember when they played (twice) an hour away from where you live with Queens of the Stone Age and Pearl Jam 5 months ago?

EDIT; and tickets were cheaper than Lolla

[wiscostraightup]

Remember when i was in Panama during those shows?

[Krentistthedentist]

Oh, ok j/w since those shows were fucking awesome

[wiscostraightup]

I've heard. =/ fuck everything.

[Nile19]

I sawm later, but I in no way regret going to 2manydjs, it was awesome

[nikolajz1]

I'm a hetero.
I am pretty fucking fabulous.

I wouldn't go that far.

[WretchedSkye2113]

i would.

[concertgoer]

I wouldn't go that far.

Are you questioning the hetero or pretty fucking fabulous part?

[nikolajz1]

both

[Krentistthedentist]

i would.


In honor of my idol
http://www.mascotcoalition.org/education/movies/training_day_images/denzel_intro.jpg

[Krentistthedentist]

I don't think some tom hanks looking motherfucker who saw me at a scorching hot music festival can accurately assess my swag, honestly.

[concertgoer]

Krentist looked pretty swagtastic at LCD.

[Audiobully]

Keep in mind, these bands are available in August as of this month. I guess they could be unsigned for Lolla as of now but working on a deal? The only one I've seen on these lists that ended up playing Lolla were the Yeah Yeah Yeahs in 2009.

Here's the list in no order at all: B-52s, Blondie, Elvis Costello, Huey Lewis & The News, Jamey Johnson, Willie Nelson, Asher Roth, Drake, Fitz and the Tantrums, J Cole, LMFAO, Nick Minaj, Snoop Dogg, Squeeze, Eli "Paperboy" Reed, George Clinton, Otis Day, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, The Roots, Ziggy Marley, Avett Brothers, AWOLNATION, Ben Folds, Black Label Society, Chickenfoot, Evanescence, Lenny Kravitz, Mutemath, My Chemical Romance, My Morning Jacket, Needtobreathe, OAR, Queens Of The Stone Age, Shinedown, Snow Patrol, The Bravery, The Donnas, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Gov't Mule, Moe., Michael Franti & Spearhead, Umphreys McGee, 30 Seconds To Mars, Arcade Fire, Bush, Cage the Elephant, Cake, Jimmy Eat World, Korn, Neon Trees, Phoenix, Rob Zombie, Sevendust, The Decemberists, Wolfmother, Los Lobos, Mavis Staples, Flogging Molly

I kept stupid acts off the list like Backstreet Boys and Warrant. Cuz they're not fucking playing Lollapalooza no matter how shitty the fest has been in the past.

[JML]

The Roots

Damn

[concertgoer]

Damn

Yeah that was really the only one the list that I really bummed about.

[wiscostraightup]

What's the consensus on bringing back band to headline after only two or three years? Non number ones I mean.

[concertgoer]

Arcade Fire are available for bookings in August? That surprises me.

[JML]

What's the consensus on bringing back band to headline after only two or three years? Non number ones I mean.

I really doubt any 2010 headliners will be there, so if you're thinking about The Strokes I'd lower your expectations. As far as I know the only headliner they ever brought back after 2 years is Kanye. (Not counting someone like Deadmau5 who didn't headline the first time around)

[Audiobully]

Arcade Fire are available for bookings in August? That surprises me.

Me too. May just be for the right price though. The only band worth a shit on these lists that Rockford's ever gotten is Stone Temple Pilots. And how good are they??

[Broc1123]

Arcade Fire being on there is surprising. But not any more surprising than the Decemberists, YYYs, or Phoenix.

[didyouseethe]

Damn, so LMFAO won't be there?

Unfortunate.

[wiscostraightup]

I really doubt any 2010 headliners will be there, so if you're thinking about The Strokes I'd lower your expectations. As far as I know the only headliner they ever brought back after 2 years is Kanye. (Not counting someone like Deadmau5 who didn't headline the first time around)

oh I know. My hopes aren't high at all. I'm just wondering if they would bring back a band like the killers or the yyy's.
cause that would blow.

[Audiobully]

Yeah, fucking blows. I was hoping to kick them all in the balls.

[Five_Hole]

Only a few names on that list that I'd like to see at Lolla. I'm more excited about the names that aren't there though. And aren't a lot of those bands a bit big for Rockford Labor Day weekend fest?

[nikolajz1]

No Rob Zombie...darn

[Audiobully]

WAY too big. They'll NEVER play Rockford. In my opinion, they get this list, send it out to their advertisers to garner excitement. Then we get shit bands. The bands listed though are like a standard list they've received from booking companies, most likely William Morris being one.

[carligula]

Keep in mind, these bands are available in August as of this month. I guess they could be unsigned for Lolla as of now but working on a deal? The only one I've seen on these lists that ended up playing Lolla were the Yeah Yeah Yeahs in 2009.

Here's the list in no order at all: B-52s, Blondie, Elvis Costello, Huey Lewis & The News, Jamey Johnson, Willie Nelson, Asher Roth, Drake, Fitz and the Tantrums, J Cole, LMFAO, Nick Minaj, Snoop Dogg, Squeeze, Eli "Paperboy" Reed, George Clinton, Otis Day, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, The Roots, Ziggy Marley, Avett Brothers, AWOLNATION, Ben Folds, Black Label Society, Chickenfoot, Evanescence, Lenny Kravitz, Mutemath, My Chemical Romance, My Morning Jacket, Needtobreathe, OAR, Queens Of The Stone Age, Shinedown, Snow Patrol, The Bravery, The Donnas, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Gov't Mule, Moe., Michael Franti & Spearhead, Umphreys McGee, 30 Seconds To Mars, Arcade Fire, Bush, Cage the Elephant, Cake, Jimmy Eat World, Korn, Neon Trees, Phoenix, Rob Zombie, Sevendust, The Decemberists, Wolfmother, Los Lobos, Mavis Staples, Flogging Molly

I kept stupid acts off the list like Backstreet Boys and Warrant. Cuz they're not fucking playing Lollapalooza no matter how shitty the fest has been in the past.

Good work! I'm hoping Ben Folds being available wouldn't exclude Ben Folds Five at Lolla.

Slightly bummed about Jimmy Eat World, QOTSA, Snow Patrol, and Rob Zombie but I'm not dying to see any of them.

The YYYs were a late booking in 2009, so they don't really count as an exception to your rule, right?

[Audiobully]

That's what I thought too.

[MadBird11]

Keep in mind, these bands are available in August as of this month. I guess they could be unsigned for Lolla as of now but working on a deal? The only one I've seen on these lists that ended up playing Lolla were the Yeah Yeah Yeahs in 2009.

Here's the list in no order at all: B-52s, Blondie, Elvis Costello, Huey Lewis & The News, Jamey Johnson, Willie Nelson, Asher Roth, Drake, Fitz and the Tantrums, J Cole, LMFAO, Nick Minaj, Snoop Dogg, Squeeze, Eli "Paperboy" Reed, George Clinton, Otis Day, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, The Roots, Ziggy Marley, Avett Brothers, AWOLNATION, Ben Folds, Black Label Society, Chickenfoot, Evanescence, Lenny Kravitz, Mutemath, My Chemical Romance, My Morning Jacket, Needtobreathe, OAR, Queens Of The Stone Age, Shinedown, Snow Patrol, The Bravery, The Donnas, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Gov't Mule, Moe., Michael Franti & Spearhead, Umphreys McGee, 30 Seconds To Mars, Arcade Fire, Bush, Cage the Elephant, Cake, Jimmy Eat World, Korn, Neon Trees, Phoenix, Rob Zombie, Sevendust, The Decemberists, Wolfmother, Los Lobos, Mavis Staples, Flogging Molly

I kept stupid acts off the list like Backstreet Boys and Warrant. Cuz they're not fucking playing Lollapalooza no matter how shitty the fest has been in the past.

Bolds=Damn

Italics= Praise Jesus/Science/Tim Tebow/other deities of your choosing

[WretchedSkye2113]

almost none of those are a surprise.
few of those are sad to hear.
most of those are great to hear.

i am putting a lot of blind faith in this lineup...

[nikolajz1]

Keep in mind, these bands are available in August as of this month. I guess they could be unsigned for Lolla as of now but working on a deal? The only one I've seen on these lists that ended up playing Lolla were the Yeah Yeah Yeahs in 2009.

Here's the list in no order at all: B-52s, Blondie, Elvis Costello, Huey Lewis & The News, Jamey Johnson, Willie Nelson, Asher Roth, Drake, Fitz and the Tantrums, J Cole, LMFAO, Nick Minaj, Snoop Dogg, Squeeze, Eli "Paperboy" Reed, George Clinton, Otis Day, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, The Roots, Ziggy Marley, Avett Brothers, AWOLNATION, Ben Folds, Black Label Society, Chickenfoot, Evanescence, Lenny Kravitz, Mutemath, My Chemical Romance, My Morning Jacket, Needtobreathe, OAR, Queens Of The Stone Age, Shinedown, Snow Patrol, The Bravery, The Donnas, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Gov't Mule, Moe., Michael Franti & Spearhead, Umphreys McGee, 30 Seconds To Mars, Arcade Fire, Bush, Cage the Elephant, Cake, Jimmy Eat World, Korn, Neon Trees, Phoenix, Rob Zombie, Sevendust, The Decemberists, Wolfmother, Los Lobos, Mavis Staples, Flogging Molly

I kept stupid acts off the list like Backstreet Boys and Warrant. Cuz they're not fucking playing Lollapalooza no matter how shitty the fest has been in the past.

Would have loved to see these.

[Nile19]

I am confused.. this is a list of bands that cant/ wont/ unlikely to play Lolla then?

[WretchedSkye2113]

i think it's bands that are open to play somewhere else near Chicago in August which implies bands that clearly wont be at Lolla.

[IAmScareMongering]

So potential headliner names that should no longer be speculated:

Drake
Nicki Minaj
Avett Brothers
My Chemical Romance
Queens of the Stone Age
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
30 Seconds to Mars
The Decemberists

[nikolajz1]

If only RHCP was on that list.

[Krentistthedentist]

Wouldn't put too much stock in that list. Decemberists are on hiatus

[brynrich]

Read it again.

[carligula]

Wouldn't put too much stock in that list. Decemberists are on hiatus

Is that right? I bet they'd be willing to do a few one-offs. It really sucks that Lolla missed out on them last year, but I was happy I hadthe chance to see them at Bonnaroo.

[Nile19]

So potential headliner names that should no longer be speculated:

Drake
Nicki Minaj
Avett Brothers
My Chemical Romance
Queens of the Stone Age
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
30 Seconds to Mars
The Decemberists

This is good news to me!

[muthastone]

This is good news to me!

except for yeah yeah yeahs.

one of the best acts i've seen at lolla. wasn't expecting it either.

[muthastone]

its always around this time of year, where Greg Kot releases an article leaking some headliners.

i'm bored so i emailed him just now. doubt i'll get a response.

[JML]

He's been getting tweets about it on twitter a lot. He responded to one last night that said something like "you'll know when I know"

[muthastone]

He's been getting tweets about it on twitter a lot. He responded to one last night that said something like "you'll know when I know"

yeah i figured.

he just got back to me....

"All rumors at this point. As soon as I have anything confirmed, I will write about it."

gk

[mgignac]

Little surprised to see Squeeze on that list...haven't heard anything about them in a long time. Actually makes me excited that the name is still out there at all.

[symbionese]

they play all the time. what the hell are you talking about?

[didyouseethe]

Just ask him for the rumors....lol.

[muthastone]

Just ask him for the rumors....lol.

greg@gretkot.com

give it a shot.

[JML]

He probably can't wait to find out who the headliners are just so everyone will stop asking him.

[mgignac]

they play all the time. what the hell are you talking about?

I thought recently it had only been Glenn.

[symbionese]

you thought wrong.

[mgignac]

So I did.

[nanatod]

I drunkenly stumbled to their set and watched them for a little while.

I was there as well, and that's where I ran into poptarticus smarticus. So that makes four of us.

[nanatod]

Keep in mind, these bands are available in August as of this month. I guess they could be unsigned for Lolla as of now but working on a deal? The only one I've seen on these lists that ended up playing Lolla were the Yeah Yeah Yeahs in 2009.

Here's the list in no order at all: B-52s, Blondie, Elvis Costello, Huey Lewis & The News, Jamey Johnson, Willie Nelson, Asher Roth, Drake, Fitz and the Tantrums, J Cole, LMFAO, Nick Minaj, Snoop Dogg, Squeeze, Eli "Paperboy" Reed, George Clinton, Otis Day, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, The Roots, Ziggy Marley, Avett Brothers, AWOLNATION, Ben Folds, Black Label Society, Chickenfoot, Evanescence, Lenny Kravitz, Mutemath, My Chemical Romance, My Morning Jacket, Needtobreathe, OAR, Queens Of The Stone Age, Shinedown, Snow Patrol, The Bravery, The Donnas, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Gov't Mule, Moe., Michael Franti & Spearhead, Umphreys McGee, 30 Seconds To Mars, Arcade Fire, Bush, Cage the Elephant, Cake, Jimmy Eat World, Korn, Neon Trees, Phoenix, Rob Zombie, Sevendust, The Decemberists, Wolfmother, Los Lobos, Mavis Staples, Flogging Molly

I kept stupid acts off the list like Backstreet Boys and Warrant. Cuz they're not fucking playing Lollapalooza no matter how shitty the fest has been in the past.

I don't think Lenny Kravitz will ever play Lollapalooza (although I think he'd be perfect). His show Tuesday was asily among the 25 best live shows I've ever seen.

[oasisfan]

when was the Kot leak last year? I keep thinking it was Feb 3rd.

[MookieDaddy]

As I've posted 3 times before, the Kot leak was Feb 8th last year.

[symbionese]

I don't think Lenny Kravitz will ever play Lollapalooza (although I think he'd be perfect).

one drop. never going to happen.

[nanatod]

so we're in agreement, then?

also, his bass player kind of looks like you.

[oasisfan]

As I've posted 3 times before, the Kot leak was Feb 8th last year.

so we could expect it by next week.

[symbionese]

so we could expect it by next week.

you know how to add. impressive.

[brynrich]

ugh

[carligula]

The leaks came in early March in 2009 and mid-February in 2010. THAT MEANS WE WILL PROBABLY FIND OUT TODAY!!!

[Sk8guyj18]

So no Roots? Damn.

[MadBird11]

Will you change your signature though?

[austincarstens]

I could see the mars volta headlining..they do have a new album coming out.

[JML]

At the Drive-In are far more likely than The Mars Volta.
(They wouldn't headline though)

[KevBlu42]

At the Drive-In are far more likely than The Mars Volta.
(They wouldn't headline though)

The DFA slot is theirs for the taking. I'd actually prefer Refused there though and I don't see Lolla getting both.

[ThePecanSandies]

Anyone else think that System of a Down will headline this year?

[concertgoer]

nope

[MadBird11]

From the Lollapalloza facebook page, brief summary:

"Every band who headlined last year, and Daft Punk"

[Krentistthedentist]

Against my better judgment, I read the page.
I tried to not say anything until people started talking shit about Kanye.

[JML]

From the Lollapalloza facebook page, brief summary:

"Every band who headlined last year, and Daft Punk"

This one guy and 2 of his facebook friends called me "gay" when I said realistically Daft Punk won't be there even though I wish they were.
Haven't been back since, it's not worth it.

[Nile19]

Speaking of Kanye... I think I am agreeing more with carl... maybe it will be The Throne as no. 1...
(I would prefer Radiohead though... or Kanye just solo, that Coachella show last year is still awesome)

[MadBird11]

Do you have the same namesake as a famous black running back?

[MadBird11]

Speaking of Kanye... I think I am agreeing more with carl... maybe it will be The Throne as no. 1...
(I would prefer Radiohead though... or Kanye just solo, that Coachella show last year is still awesome)

It's been said multiple times, but I'll say it again: If they were ever going to play a festival, this would be it.

[Nile19]

It's been said multiple times, but I'll say it again: If they were ever going to play a festival, this would be it.

Agree

[wiscostraightup]

and god would it be amazing..

[nikolajz1]

BECK given Sasquatch

[Sk8guyj18]

BECK!

[concertgoer]

I was board at work today so I compared the Lolla and Sasquatch lineups from last year and they shared 19 acts.
#nerdposts.

[nikolajz1]

Watch the Throne- The Cure- The Black Keys
Beck- Jack White- Justice

[Sk8guyj18]

I was board at work today so I compared the Lolla and Sasquatch lineups from last year and they shared 19 acts.
#nerdposts.

pleeeease bring us Beck, The Roots, Tenacious D, The Shins, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!!!!

[Sk8guyj18]

Radiohead - Kanye - Black Keys
Beck - Drake - Justice

[mgignac]

pleeeease bring us Beck, The Roots, Tenacious D, The Shins, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!!!!

Roots could sub for WTT

[Sk8guyj18]

Roots could sub for WTT

that would be awesome

[concertgoer]

Watch the Throne- The Cure- The Black Keys
Beck- Jack White- Justice

Jack White isn't headlining Lolla

[nikolajz1]

Radiohead - Kanye - Black Keys
Beck - Drake - Justice

2 black headliners-lol

[nikolajz1]

Jack White isn't headlining Lolla

The Racs then. Some JW project.

[IAmScareMongering]

CG do you like making me sad?

[mgignac]

The Racs then. Some JW project.

No.

[concertgoer]

The Racs then. Some JW project.

I could see Jack as a sub.

[nikolajz1]

Jack --> The Cure. The board may melt down

[concertgoer]

CG do you like making me sad?

I am not saying that he won't be there. I just don't think he will headline.

[KevBlu42]

Radiohead - Kanye - Black Keys
Beck - Drake - Justice

No way Lolla shares that many headliners with Coachella. It seems like there's usually one headliner in common, if that.

[IAmScareMongering]

I am not saying that he won't be there. I just don't think he will headline.

Well he's billed above Beck and Bon Iver, and those two are definitely headline-worthy.

[nikolajz1]

No way Lolla shares that many headliners with Coachella. It seems like there's usually one headliner in common, if that.

I dont buy the Coachella argument at all.

[mgignac]

WTT- Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Cure
The Black Keys - Beck - Justice

S. vs. N.

FRI: The Black Keys vs. The Cure
SAT: WTT vs. Beck
SUN: RHCP vs. Justice

[nikolajz1]

WTT- Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Cure
The Black Keys - Beck - Justice

S. vs. N.

FRI: The Black Keys vs. The Cure
SAT: WTT vs. Beck FUCCCK
SUN: RHCP vs. Justice

Wow tough choices every night except Sunday.

I love this though!!

[mgignac]

Shins-> TBK
Guided by Voices -> The Cure
Roots -> Throne
Florence -> Beck
Pulp -> RHCP
Mac Miller -> Justice

[mgignac]

Wow tough choices every night except Sunday.

I love this though!!

I actually love it too. RHCP being on the bill takes away from a killer 6, but gives you no opposition

FRI: The Black Keys vs. The Cure
SAT: WTT vs. Beck
SUN: RHCP vs. Justice

For me. I might even split sets on Sunday night, I would want to catch the Chili Peppers' encore. Always liked the early 90s stuff.

[nikolajz1]

You made the decision 10x harder with those sub pairings!

[mgignac]

Only thing that'd be tough for me is getting to Justice from Pulp, and I don't care if I get a great spot at Justice anyway.

[concertgoer]

Well he's billed above Beck and Bon Iver, and those two are definitely headline-worthy.

Yeah I just saw that. When I made my original post I hadn't seen the poster yet.

[nikolajz1]

Only thing that'd be tough for me is getting to Justice from Pulp, and I don't care if I get a great spot at Justice anyway.

True.

Saturday is brutal. Love Florence and love the Roots. Love WTT and love Beck. But these are good problems to have. Better than having to choose between MMJ and Eminem this year who I both dont really like.

[concertgoer]

I dont buy the Coachella argument at all.

Well Lolla isn't getting Radiohead and TBK so...

[mgignac]

True.

Saturday is brutal. Love Florence and love the Roots. Love WTT and love Beck. But these are good problems to have. Better than having to choose between MMJ and Eminem this year who I both dont really like.

That's why I went to the Metro instead ;)

[nikolajz1]

That's why I went to the Metro instead ;)

AHHHHHHHHHH. I was on a megabus when those tixs came out. The wifi of course was not working...

[mgignac]

AHHHHHHHHHH. I was on a megabus when those tixs came out. The wifi of course was not working...

I couldn't get thru. I won 'em off XRT!

[KevBlu42]

That's why I went to the Metro instead ;)

Me too. I almost felt bad about leaving my girlfriend at Lolla to watch Eminem by herself. Then the show started.

[nikolajz1]

Me too. I almost felt bad about leaving my girlfriend at Lolla to watch Eminem by herself. Then the show started.

Good man!

[mgignac]

Me too. I almost felt bad about leaving my girlfriend at Lolla to watch Eminem by herself. Then the show started.

Second row all night, caught Tay's drumstick and had hands on Dave's guitar when he came down off the stage during My Hero.

I didn't feel bad for a second.

[nikolajz1]

I couldn't get thru. I won 'em off XRT!

Oh wow. That is awesome. So wish I could have went to that show.

[IAmScareMongering]

Anyone want to make a beer wager on WTT? Cause they aren't playing Lolla.

[mgignac]

Anyone want to make a beer wager on WTT? Cause they aren't playing Lolla.

I would say almost definitely not, you're right. Just included them for fun.

[nikolajz1]

Anyone want to make a beer wager on WTT? Cause they aren't playing Lolla.

I have my money on Hova alone.

[KevBlu42]

I realize I'm setting myself up for disappointment, but I have almost convinced myself that Metallica just has to be #1. There just aren't that many other options.

[mgignac]

I have my money on Hova alone.

You've got your money on the wrong side of the throne.

[concertgoer]

Anyone want to make a beer wager on WTT? Cause they aren't playing Lolla.

So no hip hop headliner or Jay or Ye solo?

[nikolajz1]

You've got your money on the wrong side of the throne.

I hope so, but I'm not sure Lolla would bring back Ye for the 3rd time before even having Jay play.

[mgignac]

I hope so, but I'm not sure Lolla would bring back Ye for the 3rd time before even having Jay play.

Its not necessarily up to them

Even though I think they would without thinking twice.

[snoopydoggy2002]

Metallica * The Cure * The Killers
The Black Keys * Bjork * Beck

Metallica vs Bjork
The Cure vs The Black Keys (cure on north)
The Killers vs Beck

[mgignac]

No way do the Killers get billed above TBK. Not by C3. And I thought we were going to collectively forget about Bjork.

[nikolajz1]

Weird that The Killers have never played the UC and The Keys will this spring.

[mgignac]

TBK just put out two huge albums that are being eaten alive. Killers have only put out 3 real records and nothing's topped their first.

[nikolajz1]

TBK just put out two huge albums that are being eaten alive. Killers have only put out 3 real records and nothing's topped their first.

Well Mr. Brightside, When You Were Young, and Somebody Told Me are all bigger than anything the Keys have ever put out. And even the last Killers album sold 400k 1st week.

[IAmScareMongering]

So no hip hop headliner or Jay or Ye solo?

Pitbull

[nikolajz1]

But as of now The Keys are definitely a bigger draw.

[concertgoer]

TBK just put out two huge albums that are being eaten alive. Killers have only put out 3 real records and nothing's topped their first.

LOL what are you talking about? The Killers stared headlining arenas after their second album was released.

[nikolajz1]

Pitbull

That would be a great excuse to get super smashed.

[mgignac]

LOL what are you talking about? The Killers stared headlining arenas after their second album was released.

Not the UC though, given the two arenas in the Chicagoland area, they played the smaller one.

[mgignac]

Though they did play MSG if i recall correctly so idk why they didnt play the UC to be honest. Still don't think they'd be as good there as they would in virtually any other live setting but thats just me.

[concertgoer]

Not the UC though, given the two arenas in the Chicagoland area, they played the smaller one.

Not the point. It seemed like you were saying that they peaked in their popularity after Hot Fuss came out and that is not the case at all.

[concertgoer]

That would be a great excuse to get super smashed.

Or go to one of the other three stages. I support the getting super smashed part though :)

[nikolajz1]

Or go to one of the other three stages. I support the getting super smashed part though :)

I think I'd have to see the train wreck that would be pitbull. It could be Sly Stone @ Coachella bad. You cant miss that!

[mgignac]

Not the point. It seemed like you were saying that they peaked in their popularity after Hot Fuss came out and that is not the case at all.

No that's not what I meant at all. I just meant that TBK's best albums (in my opinion and what appears to be the publics opinions) are coming out now, and they're blowing up. Killers' albums were huge when they came out and they still hadn't headlined the UC, only the UIC Pav. But they've played MSG, which I had forgotten about, so the size of the arena they played in Chicago doesn't really matter.

The bit I said about Hot Fuss may be a bit biased because I don't really see it ever not being my favorite Killers record

[concertgoer]

I think I'd have to see the train wreck that would be pitbull. It could be Sly Stone @ Coachella bad. You cant miss that!

I was at Gorillaz

[concertgoer]

No that's not what I meant at all. I just meant that TBK's best albums (in my opinion and what appears to be the publics opinions) are coming out now, and they're blowing up. Killers' albums were huge when they came out and they still hadn't headlined the UC, only the UIC Pav. But they've played MSG, which I had forgotten about, so the size of the arena they played in Chicago doesn't really matter.

The bit I said about Hot Fuss may be a bit biased because I don't really see it ever not being my favorite Killers record

Fair enough

[Krentistthedentist]

All of your predictions are way too black

[mgignac]

I was at Gorillaz

You can definitely miss that for Gorillaz.

[nikolajz1]

I was at Gorillaz

Well the webcast was one of the most epic 20 minutes of my life.

[mgignac]

All of your predictions are way too black

Even if C3 booked The Throne, Robert Smith would count as like negative 5 black people if the Cure played.

[KevBlu42]

Though they did play MSG if i recall correctly so idk why they didnt play the UC to be honest. Still don't think they'd be as good there as they would in virtually any other live setting but thats just me.

Bulls game.

[mgignac]

Bulls game.

Oh.

[msufanrk]

hey guys what about system of a down? do you think they have a chance of headlining...

[mgignac]

hey guys what about system of a down? do you think they have a chance of headlining...

Possibility, yeah.

[Krentistthedentist]

hey guys what about system of a down? do you think they have a chance of headlining...

I certainly hope not.

[concertgoer]

hey guys what about system of a down? do you think they have a chance of headlining...

Wretched alt?

[IAmScareMongering]

Mark Pretty Lights or Skrillex down for 2013.

[Driftwood]

just meant that TBK's best albums are coming out now

Lolz.

Also should have left the public's opinion part too.

[Driftwood]

Seriously can't believe the number of viable headliner options that I haven't seen before - Metallica, Bjork, The Cure, Beck. Jack White ... please get three and put them on different days kthx.

[IAmScareMongering]

Guess it depends on what you mean by the term, but without any dates scheduled in North America, not sure how Metallica or The Cure are considered "viable".

[Krentistthedentist]

Seriously can't believe the number of viable headliner options that I haven't seen before - Metallica, Bjork, The Cure, Beck. Jack White ... please get three and put them on different days kthx.

You have never seen Jack White before?

[KevBlu42]

Guess it depends on what you mean by the term, but without any dates scheduled in North America, not sure how Metallica or The Cure are considered "viable".

Some might argue it's just that which makes them viable.

[Driftwood]

Well Metallica are an American band.

The Cure are playing MSG 8/1.

[Driftwood]

You have never seen Jack White before?

I've seen Dead Weather. Meh.

[Krentistthedentist]

Well Metallica are an American band.

The Cure are playing MSG 8/1.

Driftwood...

[IAmScareMongering]

Well Metallica are an American band.

The Cure are playing MSG 8/1.

:/

[Driftwood]

Metallica aren't American anymore?

[Krentistthedentist]

lol

[sleeping]

Seriously can't believe the number of viable headliner options that I haven't seen before - Metallica, Bjork, The Cure, Beck. Jack White ... please get three and put them on different days kthx.
This is just going to make it that much more painful when Lollapalooza's headliners are Rihanna, Linkin Park, The Black Keys, David Guetta, Mumford & Sons, and Skrillex.

[IAmScareMongering]

Knowing you, I'll think things are gonna be fineeeeeeeee

[DubstepRepresentation]

Metallica * The Cure * The Killers
The Black Keys * Bjork * Beck

Metallica vs Bjork
The Cure vs The Black Keys (cure on north)
The Killers vs Beck

What is this? 1998?

[concertgoer]

Guess it depends on what you mean by the term, but without any dates scheduled in North America, not sure how Metallica or The Cure are considered "viable".

At this point last year Coldplay, Eminem and Muse didn't have any tour dates scheduled in North America. Same thing with Soundgarden, Arcade Fire and The Strokes in 2010.

[Audiobully]

So no hip hop headliner or Jay or Ye solo?

Beastie Boys are the #3.


Metallica * Red Hot Chili Peppers * Beastie Boys
Beck * Vampire Weekend * Justice * Jack White
Florence + The Machine * Passion Pit * TV on the Radio

[MadBird11]

Ah. The traditional, "Hey, non-shitty festival booked x band" speculation.

[Nile19]

Pitbull

Good excuse to slit my wrists

[SecondSet]

Well Lolla isn't getting Radiohead and TBK so...

Says who?

[SecondSet]

Anyone want to make a beer wager on WTT? Cause they aren't playing Lolla.

Says who?

[Nile19]

Hey, I am still in Camp hoping-for-Radiohead until they are offically ruled out

[31_Shoot]

Hey, I am still in Camp hoping-for-Radiohead until they are offically ruled out

im in the camp thats hoping for a few theater/club shows instead, but ill take what i can get i suppose

[muthastone]

with Sasquatch and Hangout both announcing Jack White as a headliner, hopefully Lolla gives him the nod as well.

Caught him at Orlando Calling this year, and the guy is phenomenal live.

[Krentistthedentist]

with Hangout announcing Jack White as a headliner



Wait, did this happen?

[muthastone]

Wait, did this happen?

http://festival-outlook.consequenceofsound.net/fests/view/747/hangout-music-festival

[WretchedSkye2113]

i don't see Jack White doing a solo show at Lolla. Roo would make more sense for that.

Beck, on the other hand...
i just got chills.

[didyouseethe]

I like Beck but I think I would enjoy his show if he only played Sea Change and it was in my living room.

[nikolajz1]

I like Beck but I think I would enjoy his show if he only played Sea Change and it was in my living room.

well yeah

[Driftwood]

Jack White at every fest ever.

[MadBird11]

i don't see Jack White doing a solo show at Lolla. Roo would make more sense for that.

Beck, on the other hand...
i just got chills.

If your sig happened I think I could die happy.

[claypoolfan]

If your sig happened I think I could die happy.

Sub out Black Album for MoP, and maybe I could too.

[MadBird11]

I wouldn't be seeing Metallica though.

[concertgoer]

Wait, did this happen?

Remember when Opti was arguing with me about how Jack White could be exclusive to Sasquatch last night?

[concertgoer]

i don't see Jack White doing a solo show at Lolla. Roo would make more sense for that.

Beck, on the other hand...
i just got chills.

Why?

[MadBird11]

Because Lolla doesn't do anything good, CG.

[Audiobully]

Because he would only play with the Racs, Dead Weather but NEEEVVVVEEERRRR solo. I'd bet he'd play solo and bring along Seasick Steve and Wanda Jackson to the lineup as well.

[concertgoer]

Because Lolla doesn't do anything good, CG.

JFC the Lolla lineup doesn't match up to your taste for one year and you act like it's never been good. The act is getting old dude.

[nikolajz1]

JFC the Lolla lineup doesn't match up to your taste for one year and you act like it's never been good. The act is getting old dude.

GO CG!

[rosettastoned462]

He might do a dj set at perrys

[rosettastoned462]

where do you think Jackie boy would sit if added to last years lineup? Before MMJ?

(why are cold war kids listed above APC now?)

[muthastone]

does anyone think Bon Iver can get the 6th headliner spot?

Or would they most likely be the same spot as Beirut was last year.

[IAmScareMongering]

Says who?

Sounds like someone who is ready to bet a beer...

[MadBird11]

does anyone think Bon Iver can get the 6th headliner spot?

Or would they most likely be the same spot as Beirut was last year.

Find the middle ground.

[IAmScareMongering]

does anyone think Bon Iver can get the 6th headliner spot?

Or would they most likely be the same spot as Beirut was last year.

Way bigger than Beirut, but I think P4K is the more likely destination for them.

[Driftwood]

If your sig happened I think I could die happy.

Too many conflicts. :/

[mgignac]

Metallica vs. Bon Iver
The Throne vs. Beck
The Black Keys vs. Justice

Saturday would be the only bad day.

[MadBird11]

Metallica vs. Bon Iver
The Throne vs. Beck
The Black Keys vs. Justice

Saturday would be the only bad day.

Flip anyone else with Beck you maroon.

[mgignac]

Fine, put him on Friday and BI on Sat. Jesus you're never happy.

[MadBird11]

What about Perry's?

[mgignac]

What about it? You want me to write something out so you can deem my guessing not as good as yours or anyone else's?

[MookieDaddy]

does anyone think Bon Iver can get the 6th headliner spot?

Or would they most likely be the same spot as Beirut was last year.

I don't recall Beirut headlining the UIC Pavilion any time recently...

[MadBird11]

I just want to know how you can make conflictapalooza worse.

[carligula]

Kanye vs. his buddy Justin?? That wouldn't be cool.

[mgignac]

Bon Iver can definitely take a 6 slot this year

[MadBird11]

I don't recall Beirut headlining the UIC Pavilion any time recently...

To be fair, several sections of the show (especially in the upper deck) were closed/half-empty. But yeah.

[El Goodo]

Can't Bon Iver play at like 2PM again, in the rain? I don't want to see them with a massive crowd at night. That's snoozy.

[MadBird11]

Can't Bon Iver play at like 2PM again, in the rain? I don't want to see them with a massive crowd at night. That's snoozy.

But at Pitchfork, at least you'll be drinking with us.

[mgignac]

I just want to know how you can make conflictapalooza worse.

Apparently not as bad as C3 is going to make the festival that you won't stop bitching about, yet spend every waking hour of your day on its website.

[carligula]

To me, Bon Iver is in that weird spot where they're huge, but don't make a lot of sense as a Lolla headliner. It would work best on the Grove stage, but they have too many fans for that.

(Note: I'm basing my opinion entirely off his recorded material)

[MookieDaddy]

But at Pitchfork, at least you'll be drinking with us.

There is absolutely no permissible excuse for Goodo missing P4k this year.

[concertgoer]

Way bigger than Beirut, but I think P4K is the more likely destination for them.

Agreed

[concertgoer]

Apparently not as bad as C3 is going to make the festival that you won't stop bitching about, yet spend every waking hour of your day on its website.

I am starting to like you

[MadBird11]

Apparently not as bad as C3 is going to make the festival that you won't stop bitching about, yet spend every waking hour of your day on its website.

I can't tell if you're getting legit mad at me or not. Either way, calm down duder.

[Nile19]

(Not in order)
Headliner Suspects:
Metallica, Radiohead, The Throne, Kanye (solo), Jay (solo), Bruce, The Black Keys, Beck, Bon Iver, The Cure, Bjork, RHCP, Justice , Jack White, Vampire Weekend, Mumford and Sons, Pearl Jam, Blink 182, No Doubt, Madonna, MIA,

[didyouseethe]

(Not in order)
Headliner Suspects:
Metallica, Radiohead, The Throne, Kanye (solo), Jay (solo), Bruce, The Black Keys, Beck, Bon Iver, The Cure, Bjork, RHCP, Justice , Jack White, Vampire Weekend, Mumford and Sons, Pearl Jam, Blink 182, No Doubt, Madonna, MIA,

Nice, thanks for a recap of this thread.

[Nile19]

Nice, thanks for a recap of this thread.

needs to be done from time to time

[31_Shoot]

Can't Bon Iver play at like 2PM again, in the rain? I don't want to see them with a massive crowd at night. That's snoozy.

worst 2009 set. never again.

[muthastone]

(Not in order)
Headliner Suspects:
Metallica, Radiohead, The Throne, Kanye (solo), Jay (solo), Bruce, The Black Keys, Beck, Bon Iver, The Cure, Bjork, RHCP, Justice , Jack White, Vampire Weekend, Mumford and Sons, Pearl Jam, Blink 182, No Doubt, Madonna, MIA,

new weekly prediction that won't be true......

Radiohead, RHCP, Throne, The Cure, Black Keys, Bjork.

[stelles75]

That would cost like a billion dollars.

[carligula]

Is there a reason why people refer to Jay Z and Kanye by their album title?