It Starts Now: Volume Four - 2012 Lollapalooza Headliner Speculation

[wiscostraightup]

I'm only arrogant when it's comparing me to you.

[thombjorke.]

This is totally wrong.

sorry, I don't do that whole "objectively good music" crap that you're fond of

[MadBird11]

I hate both of you right now.

I'm going to give the edge to Wisco though just because anyone but Florida.

[wiscostraightup]

I hate both of you right now.

I'm going to give the edge to Wisco though just because anyone but Florida.

a wins a win.

[thombjorke.]

the funny thing is that I don't even really dislike wisco but he just replies to all of my posts with a tone of utter disdain

[MadBird11]

the funny thing is that I don't even really dislike wisco but he just replies to all of my posts with a tone of utter disdain

That's every post I've ever made on this board ever.

You just sort of roll with it after a while.

[brynrich]

I also vote wisco. (Part of that is because I thought he was wilcostraightup for a little while)

[wiscostraightup]

It was really just your whole coming on and actually posting a picture to prove you won a scholarship to people on this board.
I'm sorry, but you'll have to do a lot to recover from that level of shittyness.

[thombjorke.]

That's every post I've ever made on this board ever.

You just sort of roll with it after a while.

I think maybe he misunderstood some of my jokes somewhere along the way and thought I was insulting him or something

[TonyPicker690]

edit: unless it's a cover up for a White Stripes reunion

Explains why they are higher than Beck then

[thombjorke.]

It was really just your whole coming on and actually posting a picture to prove you won a scholarship to people on this board.
I'm sorry, but you'll have to do a lot to recover from that level of shittyness.

um, people were trashing me for like days saying that I was lying and were asking me to prove it so IDK why that was so shitty

it's not like I go around saying that I'm smarter than everyone constantly

[MadBird11]

Someone was talking about an adopt-a-n00b program in the nostalgia thread.

I won't get involved because I'd be a horrible father, but that should probably happen again.

[wiscostraightup]

it's not like I go around saying that I'm smarter than everyone constantly

umm..

[wiscostraightup]

Someone was talking about an adopt-a-n00b program in the nostalgia thread.

I won't get involved because I'd be a horrible father, but that should probably happen again.

oh I hope nana picks me. he seems nice.

[thombjorke.]

umm..

disagreeing and believing that I'm right isn't the same as saying that I'm more intelligent

[Leyser]

I also vote wisco. (Part of that is because I thought he was wilcostraightup for a little while)

Holy fuck, I though it was wilco this whole time. This is a good thing for him, wilcostraightup would be a ridiculously dumb name

+1 point wilsco

[ten15SaturdayNight]

Wow. What a waste of 3 pages and 10 minutes. You're both smart, pretty and popular. Now, give it a rest.

[MadBird11]

Wow. What a waste of 3 pages and 10 minutes. You're both smart, pretty and popular. Now, give it a rest.

The gays of the board will be the judge of that.

[TonyPicker690]

+1 point wilsco

Where does this "l" come from??

[thombjorke.]

well to be fair you should have expected it from this thread

irt to ten15

[Leyser]

Where does this "l" come from??

A typo. Like the extra B in BYOBB

[WretchedSkye2113]

The gays of the board will be the judge of that.

oh god.
worst panel.

[ten15SaturdayNight]

well to be fair you should have expected it from this thread

irt to ten15

You're right. Need to lower my expectations. Or stop reading. Go ahead with your regular programming.

[MadBird11]

oh god.
worst panel.

nikoaids, Pulp and that other guy are fine members of someone's community.

[wiscostraightup]

Go ahead with your regular programming.

Plz no..
more talk about why jack white is 1 at Sasquatch.

[thombjorke.]

Out of curiosity, how was niko originally linked with aids?

[MadBird11]

Probably because he's generally a worse influence on the gay community than aids was.

[thombjorke.]

Plz no..
more talk about why jack white is 1 at Sasquatch.

cuz he wud beat up beck in a fight

[TonyPicker690]

A typo. Like the extra B in BYOBB

I don't see a typo. I always say, "Bring Your Own Booze, Bitches"

[Krentistthedentist]

cuz he wud beat up beck in a fight

JW > Beck overall but I'd MUCH rather see Beck Hansen solo

[thombjorke.]

JW > Beck overall but I'd MUCH rather see Beck Hansen solo

but more importantly, who would you put your money on in a no holds barred brawl?

[Krentistthedentist]

I have met Jack White.
He is a tall fellow.
Beck is a diminutive man like me.

[thombjorke.]

that's why the foo fighters were billed above coldplay and muse last year

[MadBird11]

I wouldn't call you diminutive.

[Krentistthedentist]

Grohl is all talk

[Irving_Red]

Jack White knows kung-fu and would karate-chop Beck's ass.

Also, I went to the Black Keys concert tonight and passed by Dan. I asked him about Lolla and he said its true so it's double-confirmed now.

[thombjorke.]

Grohl is all talk

and bellamy and martin are all action?

[wiscostraightup]

yay.

[MadBird11]

Who were the people that wrote of the Keys when the United Center date came up?

In the words of Mr. Slave, "I'm gonna slap the shit out of you."

[Krentistthedentist]

Also, I went to the Black Keys concert tonight and passed by Dan. I asked him about Lolla and he said its true so it's double-confirmed now.

GTFO.
I am reporting you for this blatant lie.

[Krentistthedentist]

and bellamy and martin are all action?

Matt Bellamy has a well documented micropenis.

[thombjorke.]

GTFO.
I am reporting you for this blatant lie.

my immediate thought

[WretchedSkye2113]

Who were the people that wrote of the Keys when the United Center date came up?

In the words of Mr. Slave, "I'm gonna slap the shit out of you."

CG advocated that the UC show + playing the shit out of lolla repeatedly yielded in removing them from his predictions.
but i don't think anyone said it wasn't gonna happen.

[MadBird11]

Matt Bellamy has a well documented micropenis.

BDBU is the other gay on this board.

Thanks for the reminder.

[Krentistthedentist]

my immediate thought

Seriously, who the fuck passes by an artist at an arena show?

[thombjorke.]

Seriously, who the fuck passes by an artist at an arena show?

How could he even be back home yet? It was like 10:45 in Columbus when he posted that.

[Krentistthedentist]

How could he even be back home yet? It was like 10:45 in Columbus when he posted that.

11:45
+ smartphone.

[MadBird11]

Maybe they're practicing for the hour and a half Lolla setlist.

[thombjorke.]

11:45
+ smartphone.

had no idea ohio was in the eastern time zone, derp

[Willy]

Seriously, who the fuck passes by an artist at an arena show?

My thoughts exactly.....albeit I am sure TBK will be there

[Irving_Red]

I know it's hard to comprehend thom, but I am at home : P They only played for like 70 minutes with like ten minutes between the set and the encore.

[wiscostraightup]

It was like 10:45 in Columbus when he posted that.

i hope timezones are part of the uc curriculum.
god damn you're right. I do post comments of disdain at you. sorry.
edit: grammar derp.

[Krentistthedentist]

I know it's hard to comprehend thom, but I am at home : P They only played for like 70 minutes with like ten minutes between the set and the encore.

Why the fuck did you meet Dan?

[thombjorke.]

I know it's hard to comprehend thom, but I am at home : P They only played for like 70 minutes with like ten minutes between the set and the encore.

SORRY BRO, thought you were in the central time zone

still don't believe you talked to the band though

[MadBird11]

i hope timezones are part of the uc curriculum.
god damn your right. I do post comments of disdain at you. sorry.

No no, that was a good one.

[WretchedSkye2113]

i hope timezones are part of the uc curriculum.
god damn your right. I do post comments of disdain at you. sorry.

but what's in his left?

[thombjorke.]

Well you guys have an unfair advantage on me because you live in the Midwest so you have more experience with those states. Admittedly still a derp, though.

[wiscostraightup]

but what's in his left?

I r derp.

[thombjorke.]

I r derp.

[not a disdainful, uncalled for hate comment]

[MadBird11]

See, everyone's making up now.

[wiscostraightup]

man radiohead SUKS..

[thombjorke.]

man radiohead SUKS..

unfair, you never told me your favorite band so I could make fun of it

[wiscostraightup]

The strokes and the white stripes are a tie, for future reference. :p

[Irving_Red]

Honest question: Do like like Radiohead or Bjork more? By the way, my favorite band is Muse so taunt away.

[Krentistthedentist]

Hey are you going to fucking answer why you ran into Dan or not?

[thombjorke.]

The strokes and the white stripes are a tie, for future reference. :p

P4K rated Kid A above Elephant and Is This It and they're never wrong so you lose

[wiscostraightup]

probably not cause it didn't happen.

[Krentistthedentist]

P4K rated Kid A above Elephant and Is This It and they're never wrong so you lose

Kid gAy

[thombjorke.]

Honest question: Do like like Radiohead or Bjork more? By the way, my favorite band is Muse so taunt away.

Radiohead. Bjork is my favorite female artist and she's in my name and avatar because I adore her but she probably wouldn't make my top 10 artists.

[Irving_Red]

A dude I was with chatted up the security and we got in maybe like a half-hour early. We watched the end of the Arctic Monkeys soundcheck and I happened to pass by Dan while trying to find the bathroom. And yes, I'm totally lying because I want to be cool on the Lollapalooza forum.

[Krentistthedentist]

I have 0 women in my top 10 as well.
They just aren't as good at making music as men.
Sorry.

[Krentistthedentist]

A dude I was with chatted up the security and we got in maybe like a half-hour early. We watched the end of the Arctic Monkeys soundcheck and I happened to pass by Dan while trying to find the bathroom. And yes, I'm totally lying because I want to be cool on the Lollapalooza forum.

Did he suck the security guard's d?

[wiscostraightup]

Kid gAy

oh shi- but no really that list is whack.

[Irving_Red]

Possibly. He is bi. I don't know about the guard though.

But yeah, I can't think of a female artist for my top ten either. What the fuck.

[thombjorke.]

oh shi- but no really that list is whack.

Well if you want a more credible list Rolling Stone also ranked it higher.

[Krentistthedentist]

Well if you want a more credible list Rolling Stone also ranked it higher.

This is a fantastic joke

[Krentistthedentist]

Possibly. He is bi. I don't know about the guard though.

But yeah, I can't think of a female artist for my top ten either. What the fuck.

I really have trouble imagining anyone chatting up a security guard to get into any venue, let alone an arena.

[Irving_Red]

Lol Rolling Stone is credible. Can't we just agree all three are good albums/artists? Although I do think Julian could murder Thom or Jack.

[wiscostraightup]

I really have trouble imagining anyone chatting up a security guard to get into any venue, let alone an arena.

.. even if d's were sucked?

[Krentistthedentist]

"Hey cutie, let me into the venue a half hour earlier so i will like you better. you will probably lose your job. i am a charming bisexual."

[thombjorke.]

Lol Rolling Stone is credible. Can't we just agree all three are good albums/artists? Although I do think Julian could murder Thom or Jack.

LOL

[Krentistthedentist]

jules is probably on more drugs.
he is also tall.

[thombjorke.]

jules is probably on more drugs.
he is also tall.

Yeah but he looks like a wimp and Jack has looked pretty strong at some points throughout his career.

[Irving_Red]

I would not put it past my friend to take a dick or two for a concert. I didn't watch though. He would've charged me.

[wiscostraightup]

worth it.

[Irving_Red]

And sorry, that post a while ago about Rolling Stone was sarcasm.

[Krentistthedentist]

I would not put it past my friend to take a dick or two for a concert. I didn't watch though. He would've charged me.

I like am seriously having trouble wrapping my mind around this happening.
Can you please elaborate a bit more on this conversation that took place between your friend and security?
How did no one kick two spectators out?

[wiscostraightup]

uc curriculum additions.
Reading comprehension and timezones.
done and done.

[thombjorke.]

Was the other part as well? Because I doubt many rock singers could murder Jack except I dunno Trent Reznor and maybe a few others.

[thombjorke.]

uc curriculum additions.
Reading comprehension and timezones.
done and done.

Wow, totally uncalled for. What a dick.

And let's be honest, that was a terrible attempt at sarcasm.

[Krentistthedentist]

There are a few words I used to use quite frequently on this board but cannot anymore, and probably for good reason.
Anyways, I am sure you two can understand where I'm going with this.

[thombjorke.]

I think we can all agree that wisco is the bad guy here.

Here I am not trying to offend anyone and he does nothing but attempt to provoke me.







(ugh, watch him interpret this as some sort of personal assault)

[Krentistthedentist]

Like I said, you two.

[WretchedSkye2113]

guys, don't forget to report any posts that you think might be personal attacks and that you yourself can't take care of!

[Irving_Red]

I thought the "Lol Rolling Stone is credible" was clear sarcasm, but rereading it I can see how it was confusing. I was being dead serious about Julian though. That dude's a cokehead.

And Krentist, I really don't know how to convey over an internet forum how this happened. The line formed at the southwest corner of Schottenstein. My friend kept making laps around the building to kill time. He comes back and tells me he found a way in and leads me and some other dudes to the opposite side. I asked him how and he said he "chatted up" the guard. I honestly think he could have sucked the dude's dick. That sounds unbelievable, but I am certain TBK will be at Lolla.

[Irving_Red]

And oh my god there's like three pages of these two going at it.

[thombjorke.]

Didn't you know that this thread is for stupid shit like this that would ruin other threads? It's not like we have an overflow of credible rumors or anything like that.

[Irving_Red]

Fair enough. I'm not complaining. It's actually kind of hilarious.

[Krentistthedentist]

I thought the "Lol Rolling Stone is credible" was clear sarcasm, but rereading it I can see how it was confusing. I was being dead serious about Julian though. That dude's a cokehead.

And Krentist, I really don't know how to convey over an internet forum how this happened. The line formed at the southwest corner of Schottenstein. My friend kept making laps around the building to kill time. He comes back and tells me he found a way in and leads me and some other dudes to the opposite side. I asked him how and he said he "chatted up" the guard. I honestly think he could have sucked the dude's dick. That sounds unbelievable, but I am certain TBK will be at Lolla.

OK I am going to give you the benefit of the doubt since the black keys are obvz playing

[wiscostraightup]

Fair enough. I'm not complaining.

You should be.

[thombjorke.]

Just imagine how bad the last few pages would have been if SecondSet was in here tonight as well.

[Krentistthedentist]

Irving, is alex turner still sexy?
i haven't seen him since loserpalooze

[WretchedSkye2113]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MtUlZ-Gmeqk/TzMabtO1KkI/AAAAAAAAGbY/_b89B_xh0Zc/s1600/Alex%2BTurner%2Bmain%2Ba.jpg

[Irving_Red]

As a straight man, I'll admit he has some moves. And he still has that nice haircut with the swoosh in front. I was actually surprised how energetic he was today; I would be totally bummed playing in the middle of Ohio opening for TBK.

[Irving_Red]

Yeah, that hair.

[Krentistthedentist]

It really has to fucking suck for bands like that to play the states.

[thombjorke.]

maybe it's kinda cool for them since no one knows who they are on the streets

[Irving_Red]

Yeah, I remember they came here just last October to the LC, which has just over a 2,000 capacity and I don't think they even sold that out.

[Driftwood]

I have decided to adopt both wiscostraightup and thombjorke and vow to make them both better boarders.

I consider this good practice for parenthood.

For not at least team wiscostraightup (sorry thombjorke).

[Krentistthedentist]

I should be adopting them since the new generation of boarders are basically krentist worshipers.
Just look at the LxLB lineup and Bonnaroo survivor thread.
I am this board.

[SecondSet]

TBK is a 3 or 4. Jack White and Beck are both 4 or 5s.

I still don't quite believe that TBK is on the bill.

[wiscostraightup]

For not at least team wiscostraightup (sorry thombjorke).

thanks pa'

[KevBlu42]

That being said, if KevBlue is reconsidering those floor seats at the UC, PM me.

I'm going to hold onto them. I'm really liking the Arctic Monkeys set and they probably won't be around for a while after this tour. So glad they're getting 15 songs.

Pretty pathetic The Black Keys are only doing 21 as the headliner. I feel like Dave Grohl would have some strong opinions about that...

[Krentistthedentist]

I feel like Dave Grohl can go fuck himself because all of his opinions are bulllshit.

[nikolajz1]

I'm going to hold onto them. I'm really liking the Arctic Monkeys set and they probably won't be around for a while after this tour. So glad they're getting 15 songs.

Pretty pathetic The Black Keys are only doing 21 as the headliner. I feel like Dave Grohl would have some strong opinions about that...

Isn't that normal? AF only plays 18, same with Coldplay for example.

[MadBird11]

Also, lol @ the Keys not touring after this tour.

[Krentistthedentist]

Also, lol @ the Keys not touring after this tour.

lol @ your reading comprehension.

[MadBird11]

Just call me derpbird

[KevBlu42]

Isn't that normal? AF only plays 18, same with Coldplay for example.

I think it's different when it's The Black Keys and 21 songs totals something like 70 minutes, like that one guy said. Unless they started adding solos and jams to their set, which I doubt.

[Irving_Red]

It's a pretty standard number of songs but it goes by way too quickly, especially for a group with 7 goddamn albums. It's also a lot of Brothers, which may be my least favorite.

Edit: what Kev said (which is what I said). The only song they really jam to is I Got Mine and that's the very last song anyway

[KevBlu42]

I feel like I'm going to hate the El Camino songs live.

[WretchedSkye2113]

back on topic;

Black Sabbath * Jay-Z & Kanye West * The Black Keys
Beck * Wilco * Bon Iver

TBK v Beck
WtT v Wilco
Sab v Iver

[WretchedSkye2113]

or

Black Sabbath * Kanye West * The Cure
The Black Keys * Beck * Swedish House Mafia

i just don't know anymore. -_-

[KevBlu42]

Either way, I think I'm doing a one-day this year. Maybe I'll hit up an aftershow or two.

[IAmScareMongering]

Lolla :/

[thombjorke.]

I leave for a while and all of the sudden Krentist and Driftwood both want to adopt me?

[glitterbacon]

1) better a shitty edm headliner than the black keys for the 700th time
2) lolla hasn't had a shitty edm headliner yet

I know this was talked about a little while ago but here are my thoughts:

1) I don't know about a "shitty" edm headliner, but I am pretty confident there will be an EDM headliner and here is why:

My friend studies music tech at university of Miami (the one actually in florida, not ohio) and he met a promoter for ultra the other day (not sure the context of the meeting, I think it was for a class maybe). So my friend is chatting up the promoter about what he does and how he gets people to play at ultra, and my friend tries to turn the conversation to lolla headliners. The promoter says he knows them all but he can't tell, BUT to count on a big, really good EDM headliner on friday, comparable to deadmau5 (disagree if you must about the "really good" part). My friend asks if its going to be daft punk, and the promoter says no, they're not playing ANYTHING until they finish their new album, release it, and tour for it. I think you guys already ruled them out, but here's more evidence I guess. BUT. I think this means that shitty or not, EDM headliner on friday is credible.

Also, tbk seems nearly inevitable at this point

2) I agree

[thombjorke.]

So if the friends of these two boarders can be believed we've confirmed both The Black Keys and Tiesto/Swedish House Mafia. Not bad for a night filled with pointless arguments.

[IAmScareMongering]

I'd rather go back to not knowing anything.

[glitterbacon]

So if the friends of these two boarders can be believed we've confirmed both The Black Keys and Tiesto/Swedish House Mafia. Not bad for a night filled with pointless arguments.

Personally, I'm pulling for Tiesto

[Krentistthedentist]

Speaking of pulling, why don't you tell your friend to pull on that promoter's wiener because I want answers.

[IAmScareMongering]

Does it really matter? It's not like they're going to book The Chemical Brothers or Orbital to headline.

[WretchedSkye2113]

Justice and Bassnectar have also been discussed here as possible North stagers, but i think Bassnectar's placement at Ultra suggests that he'd be a Perry's headliner.

[IAmScareMongering]

If only Justice's new record wasn't so poor...

[WretchedSkye2113]

and i guess i can live with TBK and SHM both on the lineup as long as they're against Beck and the rock headliner (science willing it's Sabbath or Metallica)
still puts the pop headliner in an odd position if they're to be against Bon Iver.

[glitterbacon]

Speaking of pulling, why don't you tell your friend to pull on that promoter's wiener because I want answers.

I KNOW RIGHT. I was like... you were speaking with a man who LITERALLY has all of the answers (regarding headliners) and this is the best you got? Better than nothing though

[nikolajz1]

Watch the Throne- Red Hot Chili Peppers- The Black Keys
The Cure- Beck- Justice

The Black Keys (The Shins) vs. The Cure (The Hives)
WTT (Florence and the Machine) vs. Beck (Bon Iver)
RHCP (Smashing Pumpkins) vs. Justice (Wiz Khalifa)

I think I'm gonna go with this as my guess in the end.

[Caseysitsallgood]

HEY NIKO THE BLACK KEYS CAN'T PLAY ON SATURDAY IN BOTH CHICAGO AND TORONTO CAN THEY?!

TAKING THEIR "WE PLAY EVERYTHING, ALL THE TIME" TOUR TO ALL NEW LEVELS!

[nikolajz1]

lololol.

fixed

[Willy]

Speaking of pulling, why don't you tell your friend to pull on that promoter's wiener because I want answers.

Classic

[jcp]

Well the radiohead show in chicago in June is now official, as per their website.

[concertgoer]

Lolla :/

It's one headliner and Lolla could a lot worse than TBK

[carligula]

Well the radiohead show in chicago in June is now official, as per their website.

Thank the LollaGods.

[didyouseethe]

BUT to count on a big, really good EDM headliner on friday, comparable to deadmau5 (disagree if you must about the "really good" part).

I'm guessing SHM since they are "fresher" (and haven't played Chi).

Doesn't Lolla like freshness?

[claypoolfan]

Thank the LollaGods.

Srsly.

[Nile19]

Well the radiohead show in chicago in June is now official, as per their website.

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTNl3nRjWf_W3QGx8xe1Dd0uPeIuNQ2J ABz5CUrxhwaIFLCcW9Y

[concertgoer]

I'm guessing SHM since they are "fresher" (and haven't played Chi).

Doesn't Lolla like freshness?

I still think it could be Justice. I think they are big enough to be a #6 at Lolla.

[muthastone]

i think Justice is destined for Perry's

[danzip53]

it's acceptable if he disagrees, I just want to see if his selection is lulz worthy

Queen, clearly.

[Audiobully]

David Guetta?

[Nile19]

now that Radiohead is out my new crazy hope is Bjork

[MadBird11]

Radiohead isn't out.

There is a gap where Lolla weekend is.

(If you idiots don't pick up on this sarcasm...)

[muthastone]

Radiohead isn't out.

There is a gap where Lolla weekend is.

(If you idiots don't pick up on this sarcasm...)

isn't june 10th too close though?

[MadBird11]

hurpidty derpity derpity derp (and it's not me this time)

[discdreadsndoulos]

I really think that CoS get their information from this board. All their "rumored" and "suspicious" acts are the same ones everyone are hopelessly dreaming for.

[MadBird11]

Considering CoS was founded on this board, probably.

[MookieDaddy]

DMB are playing two shows at Alpine Valley this summer, so those silly discussions of them "possibly" headlining can be put to rest.

[Krentistthedentist]

Thank god Radiohead has been ruled out.

[discdreadsndoulos]

That was covered already, but it is a nice reminder for anyone who hasn't seen it yet.

To the DMB rumor.

[MadBird11]

Thank god Radiohead has been ruled out.

I love how the board has reached a point where Radiohead is just meh.

[Krentistthedentist]

I love how the board has reached a point where Radiohead is just meh.

I might be the only one.
But as I said last night, I am this board.

EDIT: Carl is on board the fun train.

[MadBird11]

I've never been the biggest fan, but I do think I should probably see them at least once.

[concertgoer]

I love how the board has reached a point where Radiohead is just meh.

By board you mean Krentist and Carl?

[MadBird11]

And nana depending on how full the trapper keeper is.

[nikkirkpatrick]

And nana depending on how full the trapper keeper is.

he's 1 creep away from overflow iirc

[Nile19]

my new realistic hope:
Throne, Metallica, Black Keys, Jack White, Bjork, Justice
= a happy nile
(edit: actually I would be very torn with conflicts, but whatever)

[drink]

where is the MN/WI date? damn brits.

[Irving_Red]

my new realistic hope:
Throne, Metallica, Black Keys, Jack White, Bjork, Justice
= a happy nile
(edit: actually I would be very torn with conflicts, but whatever)

Black Keys vs. Justice
Throne vs. Jack White
Metalllica vs. Bjork

Pretty awesome lineup but yeah there would definitely be conflicts...

[Nile19]

actually I will take it further:
Throne, Blur, Black Keys, Jack White, Bjork, Justice
= so happy and so conflicted nile kills self

[Irving_Red]

Blur could just sub into Jack White and then you'd kill two birds with one stone : P

[SecondSet]

Anyone else question the notion of Bon Iver as a headliner? Sure, he's big enough to be a 6 or even 5, so I think he'd probably have to be if he's on the bill. But does he really play night-time main-stage music? At Sasquatch, sure. As a Radiohead warmup at Bonnaroo, fine. But Lolla? Are we sure he isn't doing Pitchfork Friday and Dour Sunday?

[MookieDaddy]

Don't know if you've seen him/them on the tour for this album, but it's not as snoozy as you expect them to be. The live band has much more of a punch, especially with the material from the new album. Could definitely be a north stage headliner.

[Irving_Red]

The live band has much more of a punch, especially with the material from the new album.

Because that new album is just so upbeat and lively

[drink]

im not sold on bon iver as a headliner either. i dont think they are even as big as florence + the machine or justice let alone beck, jack white, blur, swedish house mafia, etc.

[arbee]

I feel like Dave Grohl can go fuck himself because all of his opinions are bulllshit.

my lil' buddy <3

[MookieDaddy]

im not sold on bon iver as a headliner either. i dont think they are even as big as florence + the machine or justice let alone beck, jack white, blur, swedish house mafia, etc.

How many of those you listed played their most recent show at the UIC Pavilion?

[Irving_Red]

No, I think Bon Iver could still headline. I just know it would be boring.

[arbee]

By board you mean Krentist and Carl?

hello?

[concertgoer]

hello?

I didn't include you since you have never liked them.

[nikkirkpatrick]

alady seems pretty sour

[arbee]

I didn't include you since you have never liked them.

i don't think i have ever said that. I have seen them before, will see them at Coachella at least once, and have a bunch of their CDs. I just think they are ridiculously overrated. Meh is probably the best description of my feeling towards them.

[Isyourbedmade?]

Red Hot Chili Peppers* The Cure*Wilco* The Black Keys* Beck*Swedish House Mafia

The Cure vs. The Black Keys
Beck vs. Swedish House Mafia
RHCP vs. Wilco

[Neader]

As long as we get either The Cure or The Throne I'll be ecstatic.

[Caseysitsallgood]

How many of those you listed played their most recent show at the UIC Pavilion?

and how many of those have won a grammy?

[Audiobully]

Please, never ever ever ever use the grammies as a basis for an argument. There is no other award more pointless than the grammy. Shit, even the razzies carry more merit to me than a grammy.

[El Goodo]

Think I give a damn about a grammy?

.

[concertgoer]

.

:)

[here'slala]

FFS. I was away for 24 hours and when I saw how many new pages there were, I thought for sure there must have been a leak. I can't believe I actually just read all of that.

[Caseysitsallgood]

Please, never ever ever ever use the grammies as a basis for an argument. There is no other award more pointless than the grammy. Shit, even the razzies carry more merit to me than a grammy.

to the board, I agree. to the general public, I disagree.

[Spoonman11084]

I was away for 24 hours and when I saw how many new pages there were, I thought for sure there must have been a leak. I can't believe I actually just read all of that.

This

[Audiobully]

What are the average reviews for the albums that win album of the year? Was Adele graded higher this past year than, say, (insert album that got rave reviews here). The Oscars for comparison's sake tend to have an overwhelming majority of nominees that got three to four star reviews across the board (or the movie they were in did). You cannot say that about the grammies.

That's why I think it's bullshit and so do most people and artists involved.

[ironmonkey]

FFS. I was away for 24 hours and when I saw how many new pages there were, I thought for sure there must have been a leak. I can't believe I actually just read all of that.

smartest thing posted here for weeks....

[MadBird11]

I wonder how many of you people actually come in here looking for anything relating to the fest.

[Audiobully]

You do

[IAmScareMongering]

It's one headliner and Lolla could a lot worse than TBK

It's just a lazy booking, and yet another top spot taken by a band I have no interest in seeing.

[MadBird11]

You do

Not specifically this thread, though.

[concertgoer]

It's just a lazy booking, and yet another top spot taken by a band I have no interest in seeing.

If they had played last year like in the case of Coachella I would agree that it's lazy booking.

[MadBird11]

The Black Keys will always be a lazy booking for every festival.

[cosmo]

It's just a lazy booking, and yet another top spot taken by a band I have no interest in seeing.

I'm not a big fan or hater of Black Keys. The problem I think is more serious is who will they schedule against them. I'm thinking that there are more than a few boarders who think C3 will put them opposite with an electronic/DJ/EDM act, and then who do you want to see?

Lots of people at Lollapalooza 2012: "I guess I will see the Black Keys again...or maybe I'll get an early start on that aftershow."

[here'slala]

I wonder how many of you people actually come in here looking for anything relating to the fest.

I do enjoy the commentary and I think several of you are amusing as hell.....however, that was ridic.

[MookieDaddy]

Lots of people at Lollapalooza 2012: "I guess I will see the Black Keys again...or maybe I'll get an early start on that aftershow."

Don't forget the Grove/Perrys...

[cosmo]

Don't forget the Grove/Perrys...

You won't find me at Perry's, but the Grove is a possibility. I just wish it was a little bigger.

[concertgoer]

I love that the Grove has headliners now. I really hope that is where M83 ends up, but at this point I think he might be too big for slot.

[thombjorke.]

FFS. I was away for 24 hours and when I saw how many new pages there were, I thought for sure there must have been a leak. I can't believe I actually just read all of that.

there actually were two headliner leaks within all that garbage, so I'd say it was productive

[concertgoer]

Two?

[nikkirkpatrick]

black keys and who else? (not reading through garbage)

[thombjorke.]

Friday EDM headliner (which narrows it down to a very small list of possibilities and gives us the day)

[nikkirkpatrick]

information we all had 9 months ago

[thombjorke.]

Well at least we'll know what day the EDM act is playing when we're doing scheduling speculation later on.

[Audiobully]

The Black Keys are a fantastic headliner for Lolla if they have them up against, say, Justice at perry's and maybe Beck at the North end. Everyone should be happy then, right?

[cosmo]

The Black Keys are a fantastic headliner for Lolla if they have them up against, say, Justice at perry's and maybe Beck at the North end. Everyone should be happy then, right?

Beck would be agreeable.

[MadBird11]

The Black Keys are a fantastic headliner for Lolla if they have them up against, say, Justice at perry's and maybe Beck at the North end. Everyone should be happy then, right?

Yeah, but Lolla is not a happy place.

[MookieDaddy]

The Black Keys are a fantastic headliner for Lolla if they have them up against, say, Justice at perry's and maybe Beck at the North end. Everyone should be happy then, right?

The only problem I'd have with this is I want to see Beck and Justice...

[concertgoer]

Well since we now know that Justice will be in Toronto on Saturday they would make sense for Friday north stage edm headliner .

[Krentistthedentist]

My new Sabbath theory is that C3 has discussed the Iommi situation with both Sabbath and Metallica and that if a certain deadline passes and Sabbath cannot reasonly guarantee Iommi's health, they are booking Metallica.

Before anyone gets all up in arms I would like to point out i have no basis for this theory

[thombjorke.]

Well since we now know that Justice will be in Toronto on Saturday they would make sense for Friday north stage edm headliner .

I'd say that makes them the most likely EDM headliner at the moment.

[concertgoer]

The Throne- Metallica- The Black Keys
Beck- Bon Iver- Justice

[Broc1123]

I feel like all of those 4 bands in Toronto Saturday will be at Lolla Friday.

M83 on his way to NY show and Justice continuing east from that Red Rocks show. And the Keys just seem unlikely to headline the South on Sunday.

And if that Cure MSG show on 8/1 ever gets announced, I could see them headlining Sunday.

[Krentistthedentist]

The degree of uncertainty about the lineup that my theory provides would partially account for Kot's reticence to leak the lineup.

[concertgoer]

I'd say that makes them the most likely EDM headliner at the moment.

Agreed, though they could still close Perry's on Sunday. If they aren't the main stage edm headliner then I don't see them playing Perry's on Friday.

[thombjorke.]

The Throne- Metallica- The Black Keys
Beck- Bon Iver- Justice

Lolla might just sell out regardless at the point, but if not I don't think this would sell as well as last year's lineup.

[Broc1123]

The Throne- Metallica- The Black Keys
Beck- Bon Iver- Justice

I can't believe you think Justice will headline. Any reason you don't have SHM instead?

I see this:

Metallica . The Cure . The Black Keys
Beck . Bon Iver . Swedish House Mafia

Black Keys vs. Beck
Metallica vs. Bon Iver
The Cure vs. SHM

[WretchedSkye2113]

My new Sabbath theory is that C3 has discussed the Iommi situation with both Sabbath and Metallica and that if a certain deadline passes and Sabbath cannot reasonly guarantee Iommi's health, they are booking Metallica.

Before anyone gets all up in arms I would like to point out i have no basis for this theory

i'm inclined to agree.
it would also coincide with Carl's theory about how Sabbath was originally planned and if all went well, Metallica had Orion and it was a win/win, but now Metallica will pull double duty

[Audiobully]

My new Sabbath theory is that C3 has discussed the Iommi situation with both Sabbath and Metallica and that if a certain deadline passes and Sabbath cannot reasonly guarantee Iommi's health, they are booking Metallica.

Before anyone gets all up in arms I would like to point out i have no basis for this theory

Good theory. I'd say they maybe already booked Metallica and if Sabbath can play, gravy. Maybe they have someone like Passion Pit or Florence as the emergency #6 in case they cannot play?

[concertgoer]

I feel like all of those 4 bands in Toronto Saturday will be at Lolla Friday.

M83 on his way to NY show and Justice continuing east from that Red Rocks show. And the Keys just seem unlikely to headline the South on Sunday.

And if that Cure MSG show on 8/1 ever gets announced, I could see them headlining Sunday.

Good call. Friday could be shaping up nicely again this year.

[glitterbacon]

David Guetta?

I think it's a possibility. I think he headlined ultra last year and was at north coast?

[thombjorke.]

I think it's a possibility. I think he headlined ultra last year and was at north coast?

he's headlining ultra this year, he subbed for the chem bros last year

[concertgoer]

I can't believe you think Justice will headline. Any reason you don't have SHM instead?

I see this:

Metallica . The Cure . The Black Keys
Beck . Bon Iver . Swedish House Mafia

Black Keys vs. Beck
Metallica vs. Bon Iver
The Cure vs. SHM

Justice is headlining Ultra and is billed third at Coachella so I don't think the idea of them headlining is that crazy.

[Krentistthedentist]

Justice is headlining Ultra and is billed third at Coachella so I don't think the idea of them headlining is that crazy.

I can't see them headlining since a 2 at Coachella usually couldn't be a 2 at Lolla, although this year is an exception.

[concertgoer]

I can't see them headlining since a 2 at Coachella usually couldn't be a 2 at Lolla

Remember Phoenix in 2010? They were a 4 at Coachella.

[glitterbacon]

he's headlining ultra this year, he subbed for the chem bros last year

ahhh that's right gotcha

[thombjorke.]

Deadmau5 was a 5 at Coachella

[Broc1123]

Justice is headlining Ultra and is billed third at Coachella so I don't think the idea of them headlining is that crazy.

The Shins are also billed 3rd at Coachella but there is no way they are headlining Lolla. I just think, with the venues Justice is playing this year, they can definitely fit at Perry's.

[Krentistthedentist]

Remember Phoenix in 2010? They were a 4 at Coachella.

Comparing a band whose last album was a massive success and a band whose last record was a dud is a silly comparison

[Krentistthedentist]

Deadmau5 was a 5 at Coachella

In 2010.
Once again, a surge in popularity between fests.

[thombjorke.]

It's also really weird that David Guetta is only a 4 on his day of Coachella this year. I would think that popularity wise he should be a 2 on that day.

[thombjorke.]

In 2010.
Once again, a surge in popularity between fests.

Deadmau5 didn't really have that big of a popularity surge between 2010 and 2011. He was already headlining Ultra in 2010.

[muthastone]

I love that the Grove has headliners now. I really hope that is where M83 ends up, but at this point I think he might be too big for slot.

This is exactly what Im hoping for.

First night could be TBK vs SHM vs M83 vs MIA? Odd Future?

[Krentistthedentist]

Remember Phoenix in 2010? They were a 4 at Coachella.

I also seem to remember hearing about them drawing a CONSIDERABLY larger crowd than a band who was billed above them, so...

[glitterbacon]

This is exactly what Im hoping for.

First night could be TBK vs SHM vs M83 vs MIA? Odd Future?

Or TBK vs SHM vs M83 vs Justice

[concertgoer]

I am not saying that Justice can't fit at Perry's. If we are getting an edm headliner on the north stage this year on Friday there is a more evidence that it will be Justice instead of SHM or someone else.

[thombjorke.]

I am not saying that Justice can't fit at Perry's. If we are getting an edm headliner on the north stage this year on Friday there is a more evidence that it will be Justice instead of SHM or someone else.

agreed

[glitterbacon]

I am not saying that Justice can't fit at Perry's. If we are getting an edm headliner on the north stage this year on Friday there is a more evidence that it will be Justice instead of SHM or someone else.

very reasonable

[nikkirkpatrick]

if there is an EDM headliner on a main stage, i doubt they would book someone they size of justice to play perrys on top of that.

[ten15SaturdayNight]

if there is an EDM headliner on a main stage, i doubt they would book someone they size of justice to play perrys on top of that.

I thought the same thing...

[Broc1123]

I am not saying that Justice can't fit at Perry's. If we are getting an edm headliner on the north stage this year on Friday there is a more evidence that it will be Justice instead of SHM or someone else.

This post kinda has me thinking we aren't getting one. With all these headlining caliber acts rumored, it probably means the bottom line will consist of 3 of Beck, Jack White, Bon Iver, Florence, and Passion Pit.

[thombjorke.]

This post kinda has me thinking we aren't getting one. With all these headlining caliber acts rumored, it probably means the bottom line will consist of 3 of Beck, Jack White, Bon Iver, Florence, and Passion Pit.

BUT the dude who's friend talked to the Ultra promoter confirmed that there will be one on Friday

[Audiobully]

And he said it would be a big headliner. Not many really fit that category.

Guetta/Justice/SHM/Chemical Brothers/Tiesto/Daft Punk (not gonna happen)

[Broc1123]

BUT the dude who's friend talked to the Ultra promoter confirmed that there will be one on Friday

I missed this. Link please.

[thombjorke.]

I missed this. Link please.

http://theboard.lollapalooza.com/showthread.php?442-It-Starts-Now-Volume-Four-2012-Lollapalooza-Headliner-Speculation&p=274473&viewfull=1#post274473