It Starts Now: Volume Four - 2012 Lollapalooza Headliner Speculation

[concertgoer]

You're much better off suggesting one or the other.

Jay did say they would be playing more shows in the future, so it's not any crazier than people suggesting Black Sabbath playing.

[concertgoer]

i cant decide if pulp would sub at lolla or headline pofo w/ bon iver and a shit edm act

I think Pulp is done playing North America after Coachella.

[WretchedSkye2113]

Think you're missing a #1 or #2, and Audio's list has me convinced there will be no Drake.

i actually still have a little faith that C3 will deliver us something more than just Metallica and Beck.
but unless it's the Throne or Radiohead again, i have 0 clue as to who the #1 will be.

[IAmScareMongering]

Jay did say they would be playing more shows in the future, so it's not any crazier than people suggesting Black Sabbath playing.

In the future it might happen, but this summer is far too soon. And Sabbath at least has dates scheduled.

[Nile19]

i actually still have a little faith that C3 will deliver us something more than just Metallica and Beck.
but unless it's the Throne or Radiohead again, i have 0 clue as to who the #1 will be.

This
(and I hope its Radiohead, but The Throne would be pretty awesome too)

[IAmScareMongering]

i actually still have a little faith that C3 will deliver us something more than just Metallica and Beck.
but unless it's the Throne or Radiohead again, i have 0 clue as to who the #1 will be.

Someone out of left field; they've done it the past 2 years.

[WretchedSkye2113]

i don't think we'll see Radiohead again, especially if they're at Roo, on top of Coachella.

[concertgoer]

Someone out of left field; they've done it the past 2 years.

BRUCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JK

[wiscostraightup]

This
(and I hope its Radiohead, but The Throne would be pretty awesome too)

As someone who loves radiohead, wtt at lolla would be the most insane set ever. I'd take wtt any day.

[WretchedSkye2113]

i actually thought Madonna was a possibility when she was first announced for the Super Bowl.
remember last year with the time capsule thing and they had pics of Robert Smith and Madonna and we were all like OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH

[Nile19]

i don't think we'll see Radiohead again, especially if they're at Roo, on top of Coachella.

If they are at Roo, I agree that will in all likelihood rule them out, another reason why I can't wait till next week

[nanatod]

Unless you were awesome enough to go the Vic, Soundgarden was the correct choice.

I didn't like them at the Metro when they opened for Soul Asylum; why would I want to see them at the Vic?

just kidding.

[Nile19]

Here is my thing about WTT though, and this may sound crazy, but I would rather see Kanye solo, not that I don't like Jay, but Kanye is one of the only rappers who actually performs solo and doesnt have some backup MC like most rappers do...
I would say I would want Kanye solo> WTT > Jay solo
After seeing Em last year, idk if I would even go see a Jay solo set because I know he would have some shitty backup MC like Em did last year

[IAmScareMongering]

I can't compare because I haven't seen Kanye or Jay solo, but together they put on one of the 3 best shows I've seen in my life.

[concertgoer]

IRT Nile
You clearly did not see Jay-Z at Coachella two years ago. He fucking killed that show.

[Broc1123]

I've heard the same thing about the Roo show. I don't think it'd be similar to Eminem.

[Krentistthedentist]

I can't compare because I haven't seen Kanye or Jay solo, but together they put on one of the 3 best shows I've seen in my life.

Arcade Fire
Some other shit band

[Krentistthedentist]

Here is my thing about WTT though, and this may sound crazy, but I would rather see Kanye solo, not that I don't like Jay, but Kanye is one of the only rappers who actually performs solo and doesnt have some backup MC like most rappers do...
I would say I would want Kanye solo> WTT > Jay solo
After seeing Em last year, idk if I would even go see a Jay solo set because I know he would have some shitty backup MC like Em did last year

1) lol @ calling a hype man a backup MC
2) lol @ thinking Jay would not put on an infinitely better live show than Eminem
3) lol @ seeing Eminem at Lollapalooza

[WretchedSkye2113]

seeing Eminem over MMJ, for that matter.
i'll never understand how like half of the board members that went made such a decision.

[MadBird11]

"I've seen MMJ before."- Those people

[Krentistthedentist]

It's amazing how stupid this board can get just to see a #rare act, regardless of how shitty they are.

[WretchedSkye2113]

don't think i'd see Eminem over seeing MMJ for the 20th time, and i don't even hate Eminem.
mmj is just that good live. and Eminem's latest stuff is just that meh/blah.

[MadBird11]

Eminem has one good song. I know I don't really "get" hip-hop, but still.

[Krentistthedentist]

Eminem is a shell of his former self and a horrible live performer.
Jay-Z is not
Kanye sure as shit is not.

[ferro_man]

seeing Eminem over MMJ, for that matter.
i'll never understand how like half of the board members that went made such a decision.

I went to see Pretty Lights instead, so it was a pretty easy decision

[concertgoer]

Because MMJ literally plays everywhere and I would never pay the crazy amount of money it costs for an Eminem show these days. Also nostalgia.
Oh and I l'll understand how like half of the board members saw a piece of shit band like APC over Bright Eyes.

[WretchedSkye2113]

I went to see Pretty Lights instead, so it was a pretty easy decision

can't give you much shit because i really wanted to see Pretty Lights (and Beirut) that night.

[Krentistthedentist]

Oh and I l'll understand how like half of the board members saw a piece of shit band like APC over Bright Eyes.

I don't think choosing shit over shit is all that egregious.

[wiscostraightup]

piece of shit band like APC over Bright Eyes.

you take that back right now.

[concertgoer]

I don't think choosing shit over shit is all that egregious.

Liar you liked Bright Eyes.

[WretchedSkye2113]

Oh and I l'll understand how like half of the board members saw a piece of shit band like APC over Bright Eyes.

rawr.
also, because i saw was dragged to Bright Eyes on that tour and it was an awful show.

and APC was inexplicably fantastic live.

[MadBird11]

Because MMJ literally plays everywhere and I would never pay the crazy amount of money it costs for an Eminem show these days. Also nostalgia.
Oh and I l'll understand how like half of the board members saw a piece of shit band like APC over Bright Eyes.

Actually, they're both shitty ;)

[Nile19]

aiiiight:
1. a "HYPE MAN" then, fine
2. I saw MMJ on Wed of Lolla week, and left Em early to see the end of their set (so twice MMJ in a week)
3. I want to be wrong on this, I want to be excited Jay/Kanye or just Jay, but its this hype man business that I can't understand, I prefer 1 man alone on stage doing the show pretty much by himself (i.e. Kanye) (that being said, Jay/Kanye together would be okay, because no hype man)

[Krentistthedentist]

Liar you liked Bright Eyes.

Yes.
Conor Oberst is an adept live performer. I could say the same about Maynard James Keenan
That's about as far as I'll go.

[wiscostraightup]

and APC was inexplicably fantastic live.

this. mediocre records. awesome show.

[WretchedSkye2113]

this. mediocre records. awesome show.

depends on the record. i actually prefer Thirteenth Step over Mer De Noms, but Emotive is total shit regardless.

[wiscostraightup]

still nothing mindblowing imo though.

[ferro_man]

Actually, they're both shitty ;)

would you have seen skrillex instead? or tinie tempah or christina perri?

[Krentistthedentist]

La Mer > Mierda > Mer De Noms

Also, to APCs credit they did write this surprisingly passable song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoqXDPbivFs

[WretchedSkye2113]

La Mer > Mierda > Mer De Noms

heh. almost.

[MadBird11]

would you have seen skrillex instead? or tinie tempah or christina perri?

I did not go to Lollapalooza, as lineup- ~6 bands was shitty.

[concertgoer]

La Mer > Mierda > Mer De Noms

Also, to APCs credit they did write this surprisingly passable song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoqXDPbivFs

And I heard that they totally butchered it live.

[WretchedSkye2113]

oh plz. you either made that up or got it from a source who walked into the show not wanting to see it and just said that.
hush.

[Krentistthedentist]

I saw about three minutes of APC this year.

[WretchedSkye2113]

and you admitted that even as a hater, APC and Deftones looked/sounded good.

[Krentistthedentist]

where the fuck is this info coming from?
I have no recollection of making such a statement.
I guess Deftones seemed pretty cool since everyone was so into it.
*kanyeshrug*

[concertgoer]

Yeah you should have been at BAD with me, Arbee and Tony.

[Krentistthedentist]

I saw BAD after about 30 or so minutes of DFA.
I probably caught the tail end of Deftones or something on my way to see Ween -- > MMJ

[IAmScareMongering]

Arcade Fire
Some other shit band

I'm now drawing a blank on the other show, so let's assume WTT makes up 2 of the top 3.

[concertgoer]

I'm now drawing a blank on the other show, so let's assume WTT makes up 2 of the top 3.

Bruce or Paul?

[Krentistthedentist]

It would have to be Bruce

[IAmScareMongering]

Nope just came to me: Band of Horses.

[concertgoer]

Really?

[Krentistthedentist]

Great live band.
I could see it

[IAmScareMongering]

Absolutely. Each of those three shows had an energy that was on a whole other level.

[concertgoer]

Great live band.
I could see it

Oh I really enjoyed the two shows that I saw, but they were nowhere near as good as Bruce in 09.

[mgignac]

Saw them in '10, enjoyed their set.

[IAmScareMongering]

Oh I really enjoyed the two shows that I saw, but they were nowhere near as good as Bruce in 09.

The atmosphere/circumstances of the Lolla show was a major part of it. The E Street Band is unparalleled.

[Krentistthedentist]

I have always thought the idea that old bands suck live is kind of silly. Plenty of old bands could still put on fantastic shows.
That said, the fucking old fans considerably lessen the enjoyment factor.

[mgignac]

I have always thought the idea that old bands suck live is kind of silly. Plenty of old bands could still put on fantastic shows.
That said, the fucking old fans considerably lessen the enjoyment factor.

That's why I prefer when older bands still have a GA section. Not bound to find as many 40+ who will stand for a good 3 to 4 hours before a show starts and then the entire 2+ of the show.

[IAmScareMongering]

Yeah, the Springsteen GA section was all older people. Avoiding GA for older bands for that reason.

[mgignac]

Yeah, avoiding GA for older bands for that reason.

Why? The older bands I've seen in GA have a standing crowd surprisingly slanted towards people my age.

[IAmScareMongering]

See: edited post.

[WretchedSkye2113]

ugh ughiddy ughughugh the second half of this page.

[mgignac]

Yeah, the Springsteen GA section was all older people. Avoiding GA for older bands for that reason.

Ah i caught you before your edit so I didn't quite understand. I wouldn't do GA for a Springsteen show; I can't see his show being the type that wouldn't attract older people predominantly occupying just about every section.

[concertgoer]

Yeah, the Springsteen GA section was all older people. Avoiding GA for older bands for that reason.

GA section for the show in Tampa was a mix. Same with U2 in Miami. I will always take GA if it's available.

[Krentistthedentist]

I have GA tickets but that's because I want to be as close as fucking possible

[IAmScareMongering]

GA section for the show in Tampa was a mix. Same with U2 in Miami. I will always take GA if it's available.

It just wasn't worth it when everyone was just standing there, could have done that in the 100 level.

If you win the pit lottery though, that changes things.

[mgignac]

GA section for the show in Tampa was a mix. Same with U2 in Miami. I will always take GA if it's available.

My U2 shows in Chicago were definitely mostly 30 and under and rowdy

[KevBlu42]

Yes.
Conor Oberst is an adept live performer. I could say the same about Maynard James Keenan
That's about as far as I'll go.

Billy Howerdel is a good performer. He's basically APC's frontman and puts on a good show to make up for MJK's Maynard-ness.

Oh, and regarding 3 Libras: They played the remix version of it, which actually sounded surprisingly awesome/heavy live.

[WretchedSkye2113]

yeah i guess if you went in not knowing it was the remixed version, it might sound "bad."

[Krentistthedentist]

OK
I just googled it.
Sounds like shit

[WretchedSkye2113]

not that i suspect it matters, but-
what did you google?

because you want 3 Libras (All Main Courses Mix)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x91VSGvCsWI

[Krentistthedentist]

I watched a live version
Sounded really bad.
Could not finish.

[WretchedSkye2113]

sounds like you.

[concertgoer]

Shitty remix

[drink]

Metallica / Missy Elliott / The Cure
Beck / Justice / Florence + The Machine / Tenacious D
Franz Ferdinand / The Shins / Black Star / Passion Pit / At The Drive-In / M83
Miike Snow / Garbage / The Rapture / Feist / Mogwai / Silversun Pickups
The Weeknd / Kasabian / Flying Lotus / The Head And The Heart
Santigold / Kaiser Chiefs / St. Vincent / Washed Out / Neon Indian
M Ward / The War On Drugs / Childish Gambino / Cloud Cult
...
AVICII / Wiz Khalifa / Wolfgang Gartner
Curren$y / SBTRKT / Flux Pavillion / AraabMuzik / Hesta Prynn
...

[mgignac]

lololol

[Krentistthedentist]

W/e as long as Beck and Metallica happen.

[SecondSet]

Friday: The Cure/Bjork vs. Jack White Band/Beastie Boys/Beck/Mumford and Sons/Wilco
Saturday: Metallica vs. The Shins/Mumford and Sons
Sunday: Watch the Throne vs. Justice/David Guetta

Saturday and Sunday's subheads and/or headliners could be flipped

I could also see one of the Bonnaroo headliners (Radiohead, RHCP, Phish), or maybe someone like blink-182/No Doubt/Tenacious D, on Friday.

[carligula]

Metallica / Missy Elliott / The Cure
Beck / Justice / Florence + The Machine / Tenacious D
Franz Ferdinand / The Shins / Black Star / Passion Pit / At The Drive-In / M83
Miike Snow / Garbage / The Rapture / Feist / Mogwai / Silversun Pickups
The Weeknd / Kasabian / Flying Lotus / The Head And The Heart
Santigold / Kaiser Chiefs / St. Vincent / Washed Out / Neon Indian
M Ward / The War On Drugs / Childish Gambino / Cloud Cult
...
AVICII / Wiz Khalifa / Wolfgang Gartner
Curren$y / SBTRKT / Flux Pavillion / AraabMuzik / Hesta Prynn
...

I'll play:

Tenacious D (SSPU) Metallica
Franz (Kasabian) Florence
Grove: Mogwai

Garbage (M83) Cure
Black Star (Weeknd) Justice
Grove: ATDI

Passion Pit (Miike) Missy
Shins (Feist) Beck
Grove: The Rapture

[MookieDaddy]

Should I start the 65 predictions thread like we had last year? Dogma started it last year, but I haven't seen him/her around at all.

[concertgoer]

Yes. I am looking forward to repeating as champion.

[MookieDaddy]

Alright, I'm on it.

[didyouseethe]

Missy Elliot?

lol

[JML]

It's an interesting choice, she has a new album coming out supposedly. Really don't think people care about her enough in 2012 to make her the #2 headliner though.

[symbionese]

racist.

[Driftwood]

Why do people keep predicting Mogwai? They have a June 20th show in Chicago.

[Driftwood]

Yes. I am looking forward to repeating as champion.

Don't worry I'm actually trying this year and not compiling a list 20 minutes before the deadline.

[Driftwood]

I'll play:

Tenacious D (SSPU) Metallica
Franz (Kasabian) Florence
Grove: Mogwai

Garbage (M83) Cure
Black Star (Weeknd) Justice
Grove: ATDI

Passion Pit (Miike) Missy
Shins (Feist) Beck
Grove: The Rapture

If only. :(

[Driftwood]

Santigold - The Roots (La Roux) Lil' Wane vs Jack White (DJ?) Silversun Pickups - ? vs ? vs ?
Miike Snow - The Shins (M83) The Black Keys vs Beck (DJ?) Garbage - Feist vs ? vs ?
? - At The Drive-In (?) Metallica vs Passion Pit (DJ?) Florence + The Machine - Gotye vs Justice vs ?

In progress.

[concertgoer]

Lil Wayne?
Gross

[Driftwood]

Trying to go for realism instead of getting my hopes up.

[dr. ace]

Do we think C3 will book unpopular DJs for the last Petrillo set again? I kinda liked that setup.

[drink]

realism is way overrated.

[concertgoer]

Do we think C3 will book unpopular DJs for the last Petrillo set again? I kinda liked that setup.

I think they will since it seemed to workl in ending the bottleneck that usually occurred at the north field at night.

[IAmScareMongering]

But the 7:30 Petrillo sets were some of the best.

[concertgoer]

I agree, but removing that clusterfuck was the right decision. The old 7:30 Petrillo acts are the grove headliners now.

[Nile19]

Jack White is such a wild card... I think if he plays White Stripes stuff he can headline, and if he only plays stuff from this upcoming solo album he is a sub

[WretchedSkye2113]

i dont think jack white is gonna do roo and lolla. one or the other. and roo makes more sense.
acl, maybe.

[Driftwood]

The Raconteurs played pretty much everywhere didn't they?

[Nile19]

i dont think jack white is gonna do roo and lolla. one or the other. and roo makes more sense.
acl, maybe.

I could see him doing all 3... he still didnt do Coachella, and it is possible he will only play stuff from the upcoming solo album, making him less of a draw
Also, he hasnt been at Lolla since 2008, and was at Roo with Dead Weather in 2010, so it has been awhile in that respect

[mgignac]

Jack White is on some "leaked" poster for Roo. No idea if its official or not, but he's billed 5th...methinks he isn't gonna be at Lolla.

[nikkirkpatrick]

derp

.

[WretchedSkye2113]

has anybody hassled Kot on Twitter for the top 3?
was really thinking we'd get it this week.

[Driftwood]

Don't bother.

[sleeping]

has anybody hassled Kot on Twitter for the top 3?
was really thinking we'd get it this week.
Only everybody. He probably wants a leak even more than people on this board do, just so they shut up.

[carligula]

Jack White is such a wild card... I think if he plays White Stripes stuff he can headline, and if he only plays stuff from this upcoming solo album he is a sub

If he plays, I assume he'll play the same set as Sasquatch where he has top billing over Beck. He'll headline if he plays Lolla.

[concertgoer]

has anybody hassled Kot on Twitter for the top 3?
was really thinking we'd get it this week.

No point. He has said that once he gets something concrete he will publish it.

[concertgoer]

The Raconteurs played pretty much everywhere didn't they?

They did, but The Dead Weather skipped Lolla twice. Also I think The Racs skipped Coachella and Roo in 2006.

[carligula]

I could just see Kot responding... "Oh, you mean people would actually want to know that Cure, Radiohead, and Bjork are headlining Lollapalooza this year?"

[WretchedSkye2113]

well i think it was carl who mentioned that by this time last year we knew E, FF and Muse (granted Muse was already known). so i didn't know if we had a timetable figured out on when he does this or if it's just "when he knows, we'll know."

[WampireVeekend]

i would bet we will find out something within the week following the roo lineup announcement.

[johnd12751]

Sigur Rós just announced playing Bestival in the UK. Not saying its possible, at all, just something to think/daydream about.

[thombjorke.]

You're rich, make it possible.

[MookieDaddy]

Sigur Ros news covered in 3 other threads already. Thanks.

[wiscostraightup]

has anybody hassled Kot on Twitter for the top 3?
was really thinking we'd get it this week.

I did last week. a long with some other people. he just said then when he knows he'll post.

[nikolajz1]

Sigur Rós just announced playing Bestival in the UK. Not saying its possible, at all, just something to think/daydream about.

Band #1 on my bucket list. Although after how awful the Radiohead crowd was, not sure they would be enjoyable outside.

[Krentistthedentist]

Probably a terrible band to see at a fest.
Festivals should close with awesome rockin music.
I don't dislike that type of music, but it really fucking belongs indoors.

[discdreadsndoulos]

Probably a terrible band to see at a fest.
Festivals should close with awesome rockin music.
I don't dislike that type of music, but it really fucking belongs indoors.

I don't so much as think their music should only stay indoors, because I think the right outdoor setting could enhance the experience, however Lollapalooza is neither the setting, nor the right crowd

[muthastone]

i would bet we will find out something within the week following the roo lineup announcement.

yeah, something to try and take a little wind out of their sails.

[dij22]

Metallica * Jay-Z & Kanye West * The Cure
Phish * Björk * The Avett Brothers
The Offspring * Atoms for Peace * The Shins
Florence + The Machine * Animal Collective
M83 * At the Drive In * Miike Snow
Black Star *Robyn * Sleigh Bells
Mogwai * James Blake * Dirty Projectors
The Sword *The Walkmen * Of Montreal * Bettye LaVette

At the Drive In > The Offspring > (The Sword) > Metallica vs. The Walkmen > The Shins > (Sleigh Bells) > The Avett Brothers
Black Star > M83 > (Miike Snow) > Jay-Z & Kanye West vs. Bettye LaVette > Florence + the Machine > (James Blake) > Björk
Dirty Projectors > Atoms for Peace > (Robyn) > The Cure vs. Of Montreal > Animal Collective > (Mogwai) > Phish

[MadBird11]

You're missing the shitty DJ headliner.

[Driftwood]

Guys Mogwai are playing Chicago June 20th.

[concertgoer]

You're missing the shitty DJ headliner.

I don't have a shitty DJ headliner either. I don't think Deadmau5 headlining one year means that we get one every year.

[MadBird11]

And I am looking forward to that show.

[WretchedSkye2113]

I don't have a shitty DJ headliner either. I don't think Deadmau5 headlining one year means that we get one every year.

BUT PERRY SAID THAT IT WILL BE MORE ELECTRO FOREVER.

actually im not sold on having an edm #6 either, but im at a lost for who would be the 'rising star' headliner this year.

[Driftwood]

I don't have a shitty DJ headliner either. I don't think Deadmau5 headlining one year means that we get one every year.

Why do people think there won't be DJ closers at the band shell again though?

[Broc1123]

Vampire Weekend, if you consider them to be iffy on headlining. I think they are pretty much a lock.

[Driftwood]

BUT PERRY SAID THAT IT WILL BE MORE ELECTRO FOREVER.

actually im not sold on having an edm #6 either, but im at a lost for who would be the 'rising star' headliner this year.

Spoiler: Passion Pit.

[Driftwood]

Vampire Weekend, if you consider them to be iffy on headlining. I think they are pretty much a lock.

To play? Until we get more details I doubt it. Is there a release date for the album?

[Broc1123]

There isn't. But they were supposedly planning a June tour according to that guy who posts on here that organizes that fest in Nebraska.

And they were recording last Fall. I see them playing Lolla and then the album coming out by the end of the year or very early 2013.

[Driftwood]

Yeah I don't see how a band with an end of year release / early 2013 release is a lock.

[Broc1123]

I was exaggerating. But it makes perfect sense to me. As one of those headlining acts that Lolla gets before any of the other US fest due to the dates of the festival being later in the year.

2010: Arcade Fire, Strokes
2011: Coldplay

[Driftwood]

Ok? That could apply to any band that doesn't play the other festivals - not sure why that suggest Vampire Weekend. Could be Passion Pit or WTT or anything really.

[Krentistthedentist]

Metallica: Y/N/M
Watch the Throne: Y/N/M
Jay-Z: Y/N/M
Lil Wayne: Y/N/M
No Doubt: Y/N/M
Kanye: Y/N/M
The Killers: Y/N/M
Pearl Jam Y/N/M
The Cure: Y/N/M
Rihanna: Y/N/M
Katy Perry: Y/N/M
Jack White: Y/N/M
Adele: Y/N/M
The Black Keys: Y/N/M
Swedish Hau5 Mafia: Y/N/M
Bjork: Y/N/M
Drake: Y/N/M
Beck: Y/N/M
The MGMTs: Y/N/M
Fleet Fuckses: Y/N/M
Tiesto: Y/N/M
Daft Punk: Y/N/M
Mumford and Sons: Y/N/M
Bon Iver: Y/N/M
Vampire Weeknd: Y/N/M
Passion Pit: Y/N/M
Black Sabbath: Y/N/M


Bold six.

[Broc1123]

Ok? That could apply to any band that doesn't play the other festivals. Like Passion Pit.

Yeah, Passion Pit is semi-confirmed for Lolla with no release date or tour dates out there.

And I don't think Passion Pit is big enough to headline without a new album.

[Driftwood]

I mean I'd say at least 20 acts are more likely to headline than Vampire Weekend.

[Broc1123]

Metallica: Y/N/M
Watch the Throne: Y/N/M
Jay-Z: Y/N/M
Lil Wayne: Y/N/M
No Doubt: Y/N/M
Kanye: Y/N/M
The Killers: Y/N/M
Pearl Jam Y/N/M
The Cure: Y/N/M
Rihanna: Y/N/M
Katy Perry: Y/N/M
Adele: Y/N/M
The Black Keys: Y/N/M
Swedish Hau5 Mafia: Y/N/M
Bjork: Y/N/M
Drake: Y/N/M
Beck: Y/N/M
The MGMTs: Y/N/M
Fleet Fuckses: Y/N/M
Tiesto: Y/N/M
Daft Punk: Y/N/M
Mumford and Sons: Y/N/M
Bon Iver: Y/N/M
Vampire Weeknd: Y/N/M
Passion Pit: Y/N/M
Black Sabbath: Y/N/M


Bold six.

I'm guessing acts we think are playing?

[bickle14]

Mike Angelakos just posted that Passion Pit's album is almost done. I'd say they're def. playing, but I can't see them headlining.

[Krentistthedentist]

Could Goatse headline?

[Driftwood]

Missing Jack White. And Nicki Minaj (although she is on that Audiobully list)?

[Driftwood]

Ok that Leaking dude is probably full of it but he said that the first leak is an act that played Metro recently, has been affiliated with the Lolla festival but has not played the Chicago version yet.

[Krentistthedentist]

Don't see anyone who fits that description

also who is leaking?

[Broc1123]

Yeah me neither.

[Driftwood]

Me either. I'm hoping he has Scratch Acid and Jesus Lizard confused and it is Scratch Acid lol.

[MookieDaddy]

Could Goatse headline?

Give him another week...


Ok that Leaking dude is probably full of it but he said that the first leak is an act that played Metro recently, has been affiliated with the Lolla festival but has not played the Chicago version yet.

Drifty, you're not actually going to pay attention to that person, are you??

[KevBlu42]

Ok that Leaking dude is probably full of it but he said that the first leak is an act that played Metro recently, has been affiliated with the Lolla festival but has not played the Chicago version yet.

It's hard to guess without knowing Leaky dude's definition of "recently." But maybe Alice in Chains?

EDIT: Or Smashing Pumpkins?

[Audiobully]

The ones who even could headline who haven't played this version yet are:

Smashing Pumpkins--have played the Metro
Pavement (?)--Malkmus has played though.
Beck--No to the Metro
Metallica--no to the Metro
The Prodigy--don't play the Metro. Only Congress.

stretching it- Incubus (no to Metro), Alice In Chains (no to Metro)

[KevBlu42]

AIC played Metro in '06.

[JML]

The ones who even could headline who haven't played this version yet are:

Smashing Pumpkins--have played the Metro
Pavement (?)--Malkmus has played though.
Beck--No to the Metro
Metallica--no to the Metro
The Prodigy--don't play the Metro. Only Congress.

stretching it- Incubus (no to Metro), Alice In Chains (no to Metro)

Well, the twitter account never really said they'd be a headliner. He says "I'll start with a big one" but that's open for interpretation.

I'm pretty sure the twitter account is bullshit but I guess it won't hurt to follow it.

[Audiobully]

Well, the only previous touring act that recently play the Metro (within the past six months) is Malkmus which I guess would mean Pavement?

Pavement is then 100% confirmed!

(not really)

[KevBlu42]

Also, Foo Fighters tour dates end in May. And QOTSA currently have nothing booked. So how about Them Crooked Vultures? They've been talking about a second album for a while. Or is it a given that Homme gets back to QOTSA first?

EDIT: Patrick Stump played Metro a few months ago. So that means FOB reunion Lolla '12!

[MookieDaddy]

Guys, have you given any thought that maybe this twitter account is just someone fucking with you guys? Just maybe?

[Audiobully]

No. It's 100% accurate.

[KevBlu42]

Guys, have you given any thought that maybe this twitter account is just someone fucking with you guys? Just maybe?

I don't think anyone here is actually taking it seriously. But it appears someone is, since it's up to 35 followers in just a few hours.

[MookieDaddy]

I promise you, people on here are taking it seriously...

[Audiobully]

I'm following because it's real.

[bickle14]

I'm pretty sure the LollaLeaker dude was pretty accurate...and gave a heads up on golden tickets last year didnt he?

[danzip53]

I bet its Perry

[JML]

I'm pretty sure the LollaLeaker dude was pretty accurate...and gave a heads up on golden tickets last year didnt he?

Not really. IIRC most people on the board were already convinced that the golden tickets were going to go on sale that day anyway.

https://twitter.com/#!/thelollaleaker

He just said vague things like "don't go to the bathroom"

[MadBird11]

I promise you, people on here are taking it seriously...

Like Johnny J seriously?

[Krentistthedentist]

He just said vague things like "whatchu doin in the bathroom? I hear noises in the bathroom."
.

[bickle14]

Yea I guess you're right. I didn't remember it fully. But who knows... doesnt hurt to follow and stir up the muck. Worse things are done here ha

[joelmanfu]

Vampire Weekend, if you consider them to be iffy on headlining. I think they are pretty much a lock.

I will know more on them soon.

[brynrich]

I will http://angrybadger.co.uk/An%20Angry%20Badger.jpg them soon.

.

[Broc1123]

I will know more on them soon.

Anything you hear would be great!

If you were right about them booking a Summer tour, it's possible they are playing Roo and waiting to announce it until after that. But that is unlikely.

[joelmanfu]

.

they are considering a European tour in august.

[joelmanfu]

Do many bands play Lolla and then Edmonton Folk Fest? because The Head & The Heart are playing that fest.

[JML]

Do many bands play Lolla and then Edmonton Folk Fest? because The Head & The Heart are playing that fest.

http://www.edmontonfolkfest.org/2011-lineup-announced

I see three Lolla 2011 artists on that lineup - Lissie, Noah & the Whale, Imelda May

[joelmanfu]

http://www.edmontonfolkfest.org/2011-lineup-announced

I see three Lolla 2011 artists on that lineup - Lissie, Noah & the Whale, Imelda May

awesome. Well, hopefully The Head and The Heart play then.

[brynrich]

I certainly wouldn't mind having The Head and the Heart at Lolla

[Audiobully]

I think they will be there. On my predictions list.

[IAmScareMongering]

Put Sigur Rós against Metallica: http://www.sigur-ros.co.uk/tour/?utm_source=sr120210jp&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=2012tour

[Thisismyname]

I could fuck with that.

WTT, Cure, and Sigur Ros #Lolla12

[concertgoer]

It probably wont be in headliners but I would expect some overlap with this lineup as in past years.
http://www.summersonic.com/2012/

[Driftwood]

Passion Pit and SBTRKT are my guesses (but not hopes).

[concertgoer]

I thought you liked Passion Pit?

[Driftwood]

I'm not seeing very much overlap in any big names from last year - Friendly Fires, Two Door, Pretty Reckless, DFA 1979, Tinie Tempah, Cage The Elephant, Smith Westerns ...

[Driftwood]

I thought you liked Passion Pit?

Oh yeah I just meant that I'd rather have others from that list.

[IAmScareMongering]

Don't kill my dreams of being able to see this live:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4HrGW1MeGo

[Thisismyname]

Yes.

One of my fav late night vids.

[didyouseethe]

Feelin' pretty positive about Sigur Ros....I was hoping my reunion would be more intimate, though.

[concertgoer]

Are they big enough to headline?

[MookieDaddy]

I've said they'd make an excellent north stage closer against someone like Metallica or RHCP... But I really don't think we'll get them. I think Summersonic shows they are at that level though.

[carligula]

I'm not seeing very much overlap in any big names from last year - Friendly Fires, Two Door, Pretty Reckless, DFA 1979, Tinie Tempah, Cage The Elephant, Smith Westerns ...

Thanks for this. I was about to ask...

[dogma]

ugh, I finally found the post it note that had my funky assigned password on it

[symbionese]

Are they big enough to headline?

at a major? no.

[discdreadsndoulos]

In 2008 they were billed 13th at Bonnaroo, and haven't really done much as a band since. Though they are working on a new album, so with some big hype, maybe they could pull off being a north side headliner. Would the Grove fit them better? Or are they too big for that?

[MookieDaddy]

We've already discussed that, they are too big for the Grove. They can sell out the Chicago Theater (3,600 capacity) within a day with no problem. None of the other bands that have headlined the Grove can say that.

[Driftwood]

Also 13th at Roo is not 13 at Lolla.

[discdreadsndoulos]

But of course. So then if, and that's a big if, we get them, where would that leave them? Subbing? For Bjork?

[Thisismyname]

I think they could be a 6th if a few things happen... they try and play up the "reunion" card (lol), the other 5 are rather top heavy, and they don't play many US summer dates.

[symbionese]

we

.

[discdreadsndoulos]

"We" as in Lollapalooza, which includes the board. I apologize for offending you, your highness. I did not mean to refer to myself as a regular.

[symbionese]

not what i meant. but please say more.

[discdreadsndoulos]

From all my lurking, I just generally take everything you say towards noobs in a demeaning manner, so that's my bad.

[agenthal]

But of course. So then if, and that's a big if, we get them, where would that leave them? Subbing? For Bjork?

I don't know if people could handle Sigur Ros->Bjork.

[symbionese]

they handled it at náttúra.

[agenthal]

they handled it at náttúra.

But that was in Iceland. Home country doesn't count.

[emitts]

Sigur Ros has been the top band on my personal wishlist since they went on hiatus. If they play Lolla, I'm already sold on at least a one-day, especially if they're a North headliner. I think if they have a new production/visual to their live show that requires them playing at night, and they play up the rarity of the reunion by not playing many US summer shows, they could be a good #6 against someone huge (Ye-Z, etc.)

[WretchedSkye2113]

if the leak(s) are to be believed,

most pathetically pessimistic lineup at the moment:

Beyonce * Metallica * The Black Keys
Beck * Mumford & Sons * Swedish House Mafia

most ridiculously optimistic:

Beyonce * Metallica * Daft Punk
The Cure * Beck * Bjork

realistic?

Beyonce * Metallica * The Black Keys
Beck * Bjork * Mumford & Sons

[MookieDaddy]

Is Perry calling LollaLeaks a "lier" enough for us to ignore all that now? Works for me.

[sleeping]

Is Swedish House Mafia a realistic Lolla main stage headliner? Like, I know they're thirdsecond on their day at Coachella but does that mean they play a main stage at Coachella or headline a dance tent?

[c1916]

Is Swedish House Mafia a realistic Lolla main stage headliner? Like, I know they're third on their day at Coachella but does that mean they play a main stage at Coachella or headline a dance tent?

If you believe the Coach boards, they're closing the main on their day. If they play Lolla, I think they go in the tent (and draw a sizable crowd).

[WretchedSkye2113]

Is Perry calling LollaLeaks a "lier" enough for us to ignore all that now? Works for me.

...no?
is Perry ever a credible source for anything?
even if he's just discrediting another source?

[WretchedSkye2113]

Is Swedish House Mafia a realistic Lolla main stage headliner? Like, I know they're third on their day at Coachella but does that mean they play a main stage at Coachella or headline a dance tent?

cg and i were debating this.
the only logical touring edm acts this year capable of headlining might be Bassnectar and SHM.
but perry's is a viable option for both

[Driftwood]

Is Swedish House Mafia a realistic Lolla main stage headliner? Like, I know they're third on their day at Coachella but does that mean they play a main stage at Coachella or headline a dance tent?

They are second on their day.

[nikkirkpatrick]

they could headline :vom

[thombjorke.]

cg and i were debating this.
the only logical touring edm acts this year capable of headlining might be Bassnectar and SHM.
but perry's is a viable option for both

I seriously doubt Bassnectar could headline a main stage this year.

And why just those two? What about Tiesto? David Guetta? Justice? Even Avicii is bigger than Bassnectar.

[sleeping]

Skrillex could probably headline a main stage. He could absolutely headline Perry's.

[concertgoer]

Yeah Bassnectar is not a main stage headliner

[thombjorke.]

Skrillex seems like a 2013 or 2014 headliner to me. He could possibly do it this year but if he keeps gaining traction he would be a pretty solid headliner (in terms of popularity) then.

[symbionese]

Skrillex seems like a 2013 or 2014 headliner to me.

while oh so unfortunate -- you are still oh so wrong.

[chochif]

Is Swedish House Mafia a realistic Lolla main stage headliner? Like, I know they're thirdsecond on their day at Coachella but does that mean they play a main stage at Coachella or headline a dance tent?

i think David Guetta would be a more reallistic main stage headliner! I think he is bigger than shm

[concertgoer]

Has Guetta sold out MSG in five minutes?
SHM have

[SecondSet]

SHM is bigger than Guetta, which I believe makes Guetta a more likely Lolla headliner

[didyouseethe]

I really hope it's SHM. It's an entertaining show and it would be a pretty big deal to bring them to the midwest.

I say this when comparing them to the other EDM headliner options, btw.

[thombjorke.]

I really have no idea how SHM has gotten bigger than Guetta. Regardless of your opinion of either, Guetta has like 10+ radio and chart hits and multiple successful albums while SHM has one album that didn't sell well and 2 or 3 songs that have been on the radio. SHM seems to just get bigger and bigger by doing nothing.

[concertgoer]

I am no expert in this field , but bigger and more elaborate live show is my guess.

[carligula]

Skrillex is billed 14th for Lolla Chile, but 7th at Lolla Brazil.

[WretchedSkye2113]

well if the twitleakers are to be believed,

Bassnectar, Korn ft. Skrillex, and Swedish House Mafia will take over perry's.

[Krentistthedentist]

SHM is indeed the band Lollaleaks will reveal tomorrow.

[rosettastoned462]

Korn ft. Skrillex.

Def called this is my 65, but was just having fun with it. Not that @lollaleaks is to be believed

[WretchedSkye2113]

i can actually see @LollaLeaker's post of Korn ft Skrillex at Perry's happening more likely than @LollaLeaks post of Korn subbing for Metallica.
unless they were each implying the same show and just titled it differently.

[ferro_man]

SHM is indeed the band Lollaleaks will reveal tomorrow.

orly?

[Krentistthedentist]

Yes.
Tiesto is too big for anyone to ever believe in 800 million years that he would play Perry's
Not even Lollaleaks will try to pass that off as truth.

[WretchedSkye2113]

the tweet was something like "this act originally sounded to me like a main stage headliner, but i'll reveal the last Perry's headliner tomorrow in the AM."

what act (aside from Deadmau5) can be on that fringe?
assuming the Bassnectar @ Perry's leak is legit

[nikolajz1]

the tweet was something like "this act originally sounded to me like a main stage headliner, but i'll reveal the last Perry's headliner tomorrow in the AM."

what act (aside from Deadmau5) can be on that fringe?
assuming the Bassnectar @ Perry's leak is legit

justice, right?

[SecondSet]

As to LollaLeaker's (not Lollaleaks') Bassnectar post, is it necessary to point out that the act has multiple in-radius appearances over the next several months, including two April shows at the Congress Theater (shortly after the final lineup drops, most likely), shows in Madison and Indianapolis, and an appearance at the Electric Forest Festival less than six weeks before Lolla?

[ferro_man]

As to LollaLeaker's (not Lollaleaks') Bassnectar post, is it necessary to point out that

only if you think either twitter account is real

[Driftwood]

As to LollaLeaker's (not Lollaleaks') Bassnectar post, is it necessary to point out that the act has multiple in-radius appearances over the next several months, including two April shows at the Congress Theater (shortly after the final lineup drops, most likely), shows in Madison and Indianapolis, and an appearance at the Electric Forest Festival less than six weeks before Lolla?

April shows don't mean shit. Radiohead played Indianapolis right around Lolla.

[didyouseethe]

Justice from one perspective
SHM from another

[Audiobully]

i can actually see @LollaLeaker's post of Korn ft Skrillex at Perry's happening more likely than @LollaLeaks post of Korn subbing for Metallica.
unless they were each implying the same show and just titled it differently.

Keep in mind Korn was at Palooza when Perry took it back over in 1998. I have no problem believing Korn would play Lolla this summer, especially after Deftones played last year. It's not like they're any heavier or less relevant now.

No, I don't think this dude is legit, but I do think it's entirely possible Korn would play.

[nikkirkpatrick]

Keep in mind Korn was at Palooza when Perry took it back over in 1998. I have no problem believing Korn would play Lolla this summer, especially after Deftones played last year. It's not like they're any heavier or less relevant now.

No, I don't think this dude is legit, but I do think it's entirely possible Korn would play.

Korn is much more irrelevant now than in 1998

[Audiobully]

and the Deftones??

they haven't recently released an album featuring the bro trend at the moment.

[WretchedSkye2113]

i'd be surprised if korn did a rock set and a dubstep set.
my biggest issue with the idea of them playing a rock set is that they are still pretty close to a headliner. they headlined Mayhem 2 years ago and had a pretty fucking massive crowd.

having them sub for metallica makes a little less than good sense to me.

[JML]

and the Deftones??

they haven't recently released an album featuring the bro trend at the moment.

I think Deftones releasing Diamond Eyes in 2010 (which was pretty well-received) kept them much more relevant than Korn who peaked in 98/99 and now are desperately trying to jump on the bandwagon of whatever the latest trend is.

Maybe this is just personal bias but I feel like Deftones have a lot more appeal to the festival/Lolla-going crowd than Korn does.

[wiscostraightup]

Korn is much more irrelevant now than in 1998

Is that really true? They get a ton of air time on the shitty rock station up here. It's hard for me to believe they've been bigger.

[nikkirkpatrick]

freak on a leash was their pinnacle, popularity wise, imo. no one i know who listened to them in 1998 is remotely interested in the current incarnation.

[concertgoer]

Korn peaked in their popularity in 2002-2003

[concertgoer]

SHM is indeed the band Lollaleaks will reveal tomorrow.

Way too big for Perry's stage

[brynrich]

Korn is much more irrelevant now than in 1998

Seriously... I know Lolla has made some questionable bookings in the past, but they wouldn't do Korn. Some bands just totally don't fit the demographic, and I think Korn is one of them. Even with the Skrillex thing... Did any dubstep fans get that album?

[nikkirkpatrick]

Seriously... I know Lolla has made some questionable bookings in the past, but they wouldn't do Korn. Some bands just totally don't fit the demographic, and I think Korn is one of them. Even with the Skrillex thing... Did any dubstep fans get that album?

the only people i know who listen to korn now are fuckwads just out of high school who listen to skrillex, porter robinson, feed me, shit like that. cousins and such. thank you spotify.

[concertgoer]

I could totally see C3 booking Korn with Shitexx for Perry's

[SecondSet]

April shows don't mean shit. Radiohead played Indianapolis right around Lolla.

Exceptions prove the well-known rule. I'm sure Radiohead has a lot more leverage than Bassnectar.

[SecondSet]

Korn too is inside the radius, pre-announcement. Otherwise, I would not be surprised to see them in a subheadlining slot.

[brynrich]

jfc

[SecondSet]

jfc

Lolla is not that kind of festival.

[Audiobully]

Korn too is inside the radius, pre-announcement. Otherwise, I would not be surprised to see them in a subheadlining slot.

How? I see them in Chicago in Feb.