It Starts Now: Volume Four - 2012 Lollapalooza Headliner Speculation

[MadBird11]

http://i.imgur.com/eortN.jpg?5438

This hit the facebook page yet?

[SecondSet]

That picture > Sigur Ros' catalog

[Thisismyname]

I understand that I've upset you somehow, but I've been saying this for weeks, before the June leg was announced, and learned it 3-4 months ago from someone who also advised that they would be playing Coachella and Bonnaroo. FYI.

Further proving that you just made that post to talk about your "insider sources" yet again. No one cares, really. It was more or less accepted by the majority of the board that Radiohead would not be playing long before you even joined here.

[MadBird11]

That picture > Sigur Ros' catalog

Again, borderline nikoaids trolling.

[SecondSet]

Further proving that you just made that post to talk about your "insider sources" yet again. No one cares, really. It was more or less accepted by the majority of the board that Radiohead would not be playing long before you even joined here.

Do read before you post. Some noob was asking what proof there was that RH would not be playing.

[SecondSet]

Again, borderline nikoaids trolling.

Is it trolling if I believe it wholeheartedly?

[WretchedSkye2113]

Is it trolling if I believe it wholeheartedly?

that is the exact definition of nikoaids trolling, as a matter of fact.

[Thisismyname]

Do read before you post. Some noob was asking what proof there was that RH would not be playing.

Perhaps you should have read the 15 posts before yours and after "some noob" where we already discussed it before you posted.

[SecondSet]

Perhaps you should have read the 15 posts before yours and after "some noob" where we already discussed it before you posted.

Not that you're mad or anything

[Thisismyname]

Foaming at the mouth practically.

[SKZA]

I've been told by an inside source that Radiohead is not playing.

Awww man. I thought you were making a joke based on this point being so incredibly obvious by now. And I liked it. But sadly, no, you just wanted to say "inside source" in a post.

[Thisismyname]

Calm down SKZA.

[SKZA]

Yep, I knew as soon as I hit return. Apologies.

[SecondSet]

You guys are right.

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[SecondSet]

None of us who are annoyed by beating a dead horse would ever consider producing a coroner's report.

[Dumbass]

Thanks for answering everyone.

Clearly this username came in handy. :D

[MichaelDW]

That picture > Sigur Ros' catalog

Well, You've Failed. But we are all entitled to opinions unfortunately.

[pieman27]

Jay-Z * Red Hot Chili Peppers * System of a Down
The Black Keys * Beck * Bjork

Shins -> TBK v SoaD <- AtDI
Common -> Jay-Z v Bjork <- Sigur Ros
Florence + the Machine -> RHCP v Beck <- Passion Pit

edit: would have SoaD billed over TBK because rare, but still have TBK playing the South. a la muse/coldplay last year.


Could SOAD open for Metallica ? I would say they are about as big as APC at this point...4 or 5 years ago def headliner. I've also heard they are not very good live by multiple people.

[Audiobully]

None of us who are annoyed by beating a dead horse would ever consider producing a coroner's report.

I for one appreciate your posts. So if you have concrete sources, please by all means keep posting them.

[psychosomatica]

Do read before you post. Some noob was asking what proof there was that RH would not be playing.

So you've been here for less than two months and you're already callin people noobs?

Just because you post arrogantly about all your insider sources and such 7 times a day, you're fairly high and mighty on this board. Amazing what happens when shit goes to a guy's head.

[nikkirkpatrick]

i know it's been covered already, but because i follow secondset's example whenever i can (i've been learning conversational french so i can get nameless ex-patriots to acknowledge me) but i think that secondset was only posting so he could drop 'inside source' into his post, thusly upping his cred with boreders 'round the world.

[Krentistthedentist]

http://i.imgur.com/eortN.jpg?5438

Gaypalloza

[MikeAugust]

I look at the #6 spot, especially now that perrys is gone, as not the #6 biggest band on the lineup but the #1 electronic band. So in my mind, justice could headline

[nikkirkpatrick]

wut

[Miller]

So you've been here for less than two months and you're already callin people noobs?

So you have 16 posts and you're calling out boarders who post every day?

[nikkirkpatrick]

http://www.choosy-beggars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/miller_chill_girls.jpg

[Miller]

Thanks :)

[concertgoer]

I have no idea what is going on, but I like that picture.

[nikkirkpatrick]

I just told miller who the edm headliner is. the secret is somewhere int hat picture.

[Thisismyname]

Heh.

[LAKERSLEAL]

Infected mushroom should be in the picture for lollapalooza 2012 awesome trance band.
they also have a song with jonathan davis of korn. there very known.

[MadBird11]

But are they grammatically correct?

[Didier]

I look at the #6 spot, especially now that perrys is gone, as not the #6 biggest band on the lineup but the #1 electronic band. So in my mind, justice could headline

This. Justice will hold that #6 spot despite the fact that the act just below them on the poster (Florence+Machine, At the Drive In) could be considered bigger in size.

Similar to the Deadmau5 and A Perfect Circle scenario of last year.

[ten15SaturdayNight]

http://www.choosy-beggars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/miller_chill_girls.jpg

Ha! Nice!

[sleeping]

Infected mushroom should be in the picture for lollapalooza 2012 awesome trance band.
they also have a song with jonathan davis of korn. there very known.
Weren't they heavily rumored for last year? I think I remember seeing them on the CoS list as "confirmed," even.

edit: it was 2010.

[carligula]

This. Justice will hold that #6 spot despite the fact that the act just below them on the poster (Florence+Machine, At the Drive In) could be considered bigger in size.

Similar to the Deadmau5 and A Perfect Circle scenario of last year.

That last part is debateable. They had 7 acts on the top two lines last year and the first 6 headlined. However, they listed Coldplay before Muse despite Muse playing the larger South stage. I don't see any reason why they couldn't have listed Deadmau5 after APC and still gave Deadmau5 the headlining spot. I think you underestimate Deadmau5 or overestimate the continued relevance of that particular Maynard project.

[brynrich]

Carl, showin' 'em where that dick goes!

[mrnickelf]

Surprised Incubus is mentioned more often in here. No Chicago date this summer (Milwaukee in May). Would they even headline at this point? Don't think I'd want them taking a headliner spot, but also not sure who they would lead into from the already-pondered candidates.

Also - Can't recall they them ever playing any of the major US fests, which seems odd

[snoopydoggy2002]

Surprised Incubus is mentioned more often in here. No Chicago date this summer (Milwaukee in May). Would they even headline at this point? Don't think I'd want them taking a headliner spot, but also not sure who they would lead into from the already-pondered candidates.

Also - Can't recall they them ever playing any of the major US fests, which seems odd


they probably would headline since they suck

[thelastonealive]

Incubus can't even headline their night of Bamboozle here in NJ. They're not a headliner at Lolla.

[nikkirkpatrick]

new jersey is not the world

[pitchcs]

Incubus can't even headline their night of Bamboozle here in NJ. They're not a headliner at Lolla.

Just looked at that lineup - wow is it terrible.

[brynrich]

I just told miller who the edm headliner is. the secret is somewhere int hat picture.

No...

[MichaelDW]

new jersey is not the world

Yet bamboozle is a annual fest which does get bands from all over the world. And No, they could not headline their day on Bamboozle regardless of what people enjoy or think is better. Maybe 10 years ago they could have.

[MichaelDW]

They are against Mac Miller if that is the current Bamboozle format... who I don't think is better than Incubus but are more popular currently.

Bamboozle always does a night of Super new popular (Skrillex) / Previous generation but still Popular (Bon Jovi) / Current generation up there popular (Foo) as their end of night headliners.

[MichaelDW]

I was there a few years ago with Snoop Dogg as the Headliner the night i was there.

Kinda interesting because they have the normal demographics you'd expect to see at a fest, but i saw an awful lot of parents with their kids. So it was awkward and funny when Snoop yelled something like, "I hope ya'll brought your weeeeeeed! Get it up! Lemme see it!" and everyone cheered and there were dads staring at their daughters like 'Excuuuuse me?!'

[brynrich]

You were there?

[MichaelDW]

You were there?

I was there for free, because a few bands I was friends with were there playing so I had a pass. I spent 1/3 of the day in the artist tent drinking for free as well because the lineup was so bad.

Not bragging at all. I'm really just trying to justify why I was there. haha.

[Miller]

They are against Mac Miller if that is the current Bamboozle format... who I don't think is better than Incubus but are more popular currently.

Bamboozle always does a night of Super new popular (Skrillex) / Previous generation but still Popular (Bon Jovi) / Current generation up there popular (Foo) as their end of night headliners.


I'm pretty sure Mac Miller got a bump at Bamboozle because he's the biggest hip hop act this year. The promoter said something about "loyalty" and "paid dues" playing a large part in billing Skrillex over Blink-182. Their billing order can't be trusted.

Incubus is probably a #6 or a weak #5 at Lolla, but seeing them as a sub this year wouldn't surprise me. They could actually be billed higher than Sigur Ros or Justice, but play a sub slot.

[SecondSet]

This. Justice will hold that #6 spot despite the fact that the act just below them on the poster (Florence+Machine, At the Drive In) could be considered bigger in size.

Similar to the Deadmau5 and A Perfect Circle scenario of last year.

We got it, Frenchy, you love Justice.

[thelastonealive]

new jersey is not the world

It's not? News to me.

Seriously though, even without the Bamboozle booking...I don't see how Incubus are headliners nowadays, unless C3 REALLY can't get anyone else, and/or gets four huge headliners and has to cheap out on 5/6.

[brynrich]

I think Incubus would be a solid sub.

Also, I still think Blink is a very real possibility.

[WretchedSkye2113]

http://i.imgur.com/rJbIl.gif

[SecondSet]

Would be better than Black Sabbath * Metallica * Iron Maiden * System of a Down * Rob Zombie * Marilyn Manson

[Isyourbedmade?]

I kno it's just speculation and can totally b a fluke but Perry follows Sharon Osborne on his twitter. So that can b a good indication that sabbath is playing...

[JML]

That's a stretch.

[AtomicPower]

I kno it's just speculation and can totally b a fluke but Perry follows Sharon Osborne on his twitter. So that can b a good indication that sabbath is playing...

Classic Rock bands don't play Lolla.

[KevBlu42]

Can we stop talking about Incubus now? (http://www.theprp.com/2012/03/17/news/linkin-park-incubus-summer-tour-rumored/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter) Or does this mean we should start considering Linkin Park as well?

[SecondSet]

I kno it's just speculation and can totally b a fluke but Perry follows Sharon Osborne on his twitter. So that can b a good indication that sabbath is playing...

And Lollapalooza follows Pearl Jam. Which is totally a good indication that Eddie is flying back from Europe on 8/4 to headline on 8/5.

[wiscostraightup]

Maybe. Being a hometown act and shitty seems to overqualify him for that spot.
Irt guy talking about kaskade

[WretchedSkye2113]

wisco!
finally, a noob i like!

welcome back.
(or maybe you never left but it seems like you haven't been around as much lately)

[wiscostraightup]

Lol missed you all as well.
Except thombjorke.
H8 that guy.

[nikkirkpatrick]

MichaelDW: Trying Too Hard

[nikkirkpatrick]

It's not? News to me.

Seriously though, even without the Bamboozle booking...I don't see how Incubus are headliners nowadays, unless C3 REALLY can't get anyone else, and/or gets four huge headliners and has to cheap out on 5/6.

all i did was make a bad morrissey reference. calm down bro.

[Audiobully]

And Lollapalooza follows Pearl Jam. Which is totally a good indication that Eddie is flying back from Europe on 8/4 to headline on 8/5.

Which played in 2007. How many do they follow that haven't played might I ask?

[ten15SaturdayNight]

Which played in 2007. How many do they follow that haven't played might I ask?

Well, Perry follows 52 accounts, much of which are non-music. Besides Sharon O, he follows Anderson Cooper, Sarah Silverman, And John Cleese, among others.

Lollapalooza follows mostly bands that played the fest last year.

[rosettastoned462]

Just heard someone on NFL network say something about Peytonpalooza! North or South stage?

[MichaelDW]

MichaelDW: Trying Too Hard

Not trying to do anything that enables a response but thanks.

[pieman27]

Just heard someone on NFL network say something about Peytonpalooza! North or South stage?

He'll be doing some summer stock on the former Perry's stage from 4-5:15

[nikkirkpatrick]

MichaelDW: Still Learning to Use 'Enables' Correctly

[didyouseethe]

Peytonpalooza!

I'd pay to see that.

[MichaelDW]

MichaelDW: Still Learning to Use 'Enables' Correctly

Is this a music talk forum for lollapalooza... or a place where you whine about meaningless things? Try to stick to music.

[rosettastoned462]

god i hate frasier

[concertgoer]

Loved the show
Indifferent so far on Micheal

[rosettastoned462]

i was talking about the show

[sleeping]

Is this a music talk forum for lollapalooza... or a place where you whine about meaningless things?
No one ever said it couldn't be both.

[IAmScareMongering]

I watched way too many Frasier reruns back in middle/high school.

[concertgoer]

No such thing

[LAKERSLEAL]

What if Perry pulls it off and get's Queen to perform at lolla? Queen with The reborn George Michael...... OR Jared Leto From 30 Secound to mars.

[MichaelDW]

No such thing

Truth.

[rosettastoned462]

What if Perry pulls it off and get's Queen to perform at lolla? Queen with The reborn George Michael...... OR Jared Leto From 30 Secound to mars.

Perry doesnt book lolla and that would be awful

[LAKERSLEAL]

There is no way in hell that this would be awful. Queen is one of the OR was one of the top bands Of all time.

[concertgoer]

You do realize that Freddie Mercury is dead right?

[cosmo]

I've seen some of the new videos of Queen with Adam Lambert and they are really good.

That being said, there no chance they play Lolla, as much as I wish they would.

You might as well wish big and expect David Bowie as well. Having Queen and Bowie would not be awful.

[MookieDaddy]

Ooh, what about Queen with Kaskade?!?
AMIRITE??

[cosmo]

That might be awful.

[concertgoer]

I would be fine Queen with Lambert at Lolla, but it wouldn't as great as that dude is saying.

[cosmo]

BTW, when I read about Queen and Jared Leto....

[that1guy]

Lambert has been tweeting about a new album, think he could be a sub?
What's the common verdict on SoaD? They were a no, right?

[rockrdudetim]

I predict there will be no headliners at Lollapalooza this year.

[MookieDaddy]

I predict there will be no headliners at Lollapalooza this year.

This was the most sensible thing on this page so far.

[that1guy]

I predict there will be no headliners at Lollapalooza this year.

sounds legit.

[pieman27]

What if Perry pulls it off and get's Queen to perform at lolla? Queen with The reborn George Michael...... OR Jared Leto From 30 Secound to mars.

You should be banned for insinuating the surviving members of Queen would play w/ jared leto. My wife liked his band until we saw them live when she dragged me to the Aragon last year (or year before, cant remember). That was the worst concert I've ever attended, talk about a hour and a half ego trip...so painful. She finally realized what a douchebag he is.

[LAKERSLEAL]

You do realize that Freddie Mercury is dead right?


Yes of course he is dead he died of aids everyone knows that. Im not a fool.

[pieman27]

Yes of course he is dead he died of aids everyone knows that. Im not a fool.

You did recommend the whole jared leto thing...

[Caseysitsallgood]

technically, AIDS didn't kill him...

[pieman27]

technically, AIDS didn't kill him...

was it the thought of his band one day playing with jared leto or pneumonia...one of the two

[Miller]

Bands without a dead iconic frontman that are even conceivable for Lolla '12:
Sublime with Rome
Alice In Chains

I think that's all of em. Neither will headline. Let's move on.

[LAKERSLEAL]

Yes lets move on. And I said leto cause of his amazing voice.

[Caseysitsallgood]

two things that have never appeared in a sentence on this board before.

Leto & amazing.

[Miller]

Also, I still think Blink is a very real possibility.

SecondSet brought us this a while ago. Sounds like Tom wants to jump into "AVA" fest stuff as soon as Blink wraps up in the UK.
http://www.nme.com/news/nme/61999

[Miller]

Yes lets move on. And I said leto cause of his amazing voice.

You were so close, and then you slid right back in.

[ferro_man]

Daft Punk is not doing shows until the new album is done
read an article today saying the new album could be in stores as early as June...

[Broc1123]

I'm gone for 9 days and see you guys have made a lot of progress.

[cosmo]

Someone previous posted about who Perry follows on Twitter. Anyway, I looked and why in the hell would Perry be following Sharon Osborne? The two others I found interesting were Billy Corgan (I thought Billy and Perry didn't get along) and Depeche Mode. I know DM could be followed because of their past performance, but, long story short, could VCMG be the EDM headliner?

[SKZA]

I put the odds on this at about 5%, but how about Atoms for Peace? Radiohead and RHCP have radius issues that make it impossible/improbable that they'll play, but both have gaps in their schedules at just the right time. Not to mention AFP is supposed to have an album ready to come out sometime in 2012.

Again, way unlikely, but scoring an AFP one-off would be pretty huge.

[carligula]

(I thought Billy and Perry didn't get along)

I thought the same thing, but then I found this:

http://grungereport.net/?p=8192



could VCMG be the EDM headliner?

Who?

[cosmo]

The reason I mentioned Depeche Mode. It's Vince Clark and Martin Gore's side project.

http://www.xlr8r.com/news/2012/03/listen-debut-album-vcmg

BTW, I guess I forgot that Jane's and SP toured together for a short while.

[MichaelDW]

I put the odds on this at about 5%, but how about Atoms for Peace? Radiohead and RHCP have radius issues that make it impossible/improbable that they'll play, but both have gaps in their schedules at just the right time. Not to mention AFP is supposed to have an album ready to come out sometime in 2012.

Again, way unlikely, but scoring an AFP one-off would be pretty huge.


It's been stated that Radiohead is a no-go for many, many reasons. Pretty much everything except for Thom Yorke to publicly state that 'Radiohead is NOT playing lollapalooza in 2012' has pulled them from contention. Just because they have time off after finishing a tour doesn't mean it's a suspicious 'schedule gap'.

RHCP on the other hand. I was under the impression that they were pretty solid. More evidence they would, than evidence they wouldn't. But ya' never know until it's official I suppose.

[SKZA]

You'll notice I didn't actually suggest Radiohead would play... Atoms for Peace is a supergroup made up of members of Radiohead and RHCP. I'm not even suggesting anything suspicious for AFP playing, just pointing out that their touring schedules wouldn't prohibit them playing.

[MichaelDW]

Gotcha, and yes I am aware of who Atoms for Peace are. Maybe it could work. Are enough people into/aware of AFP though?

The only issue with that, is that if RHCP plays and RH isn't there ... and AFP wouldn't be known by enough people for a decent spot, that means Yorke and Co. would do a few guest songs cutting into RHCP set time. That's the question promoters need to ask - do we want to knock 15 min off the RHCP set for some AFP songs?

Could be cool though.

[snoopydoggy2002]

Gotcha, and yes I am aware of who Atoms for Peace are. Maybe it could work. Are enough people into/aware of AFP though?

The only issue with that, is that if RHCP plays and RH isn't there ... and AFP wouldn't be known by enough people for a decent spot, that means Yorke and Co. would do a few guest songs cutting into RHCP set time. That's the question promoters need to ask - do we want to knock 15 min off the RHCP set for some AFP songs?

Could be cool though.

that would never happen. it makes no sense.

also everyone stop talking about rhcp or this is going to become a self fulfilling prophecy.

[SecondSet]

I put the odds on this at about 5%, but how about Atoms for Peace? Radiohead and RHCP have radius issues that make it impossible/improbable that they'll play, but both have gaps in their schedules at just the right time. Not to mention AFP is supposed to have an album ready to come out sometime in 2012.

Again, way unlikely, but scoring an AFP one-off would be pretty huge.

You know, that's interesting. I have heard something insider-y (about another festival around the same time) that could be consistent with that.

Edit: but it still seems pretty improbable

[SecondSet]

Someone previous posted about who Perry follows on Twitter. Anyway, I looked and why in the hell would Perry be following Sharon Osborne?

Because she's the star of a reality tv show?

[MichaelDW]

that would never happen. it makes no sense.

also everyone stop talking about rhcp or this is going to become a self fulfilling prophecy.



Let me clarify ... 'Could be cool though.' was for the greater good of some others desires.

I have no personal interest in that. I'm not even that big of a RHCP fan. Love RH, but i know that isn't happening.

[brynrich]

Because she's the star of a reality tv show?

...from ten years ago?

[Nile19]

I put the odds on this at about 5%, but how about Atoms for Peace? Radiohead and RHCP have radius issues that make it impossible/improbable that they'll play, but both have gaps in their schedules at just the right time. Not to mention AFP is supposed to have an album ready to come out sometime in 2012.

Again, way unlikely, but scoring an AFP one-off would be pretty huge.
Would love that but I doubt it. I just hope they (Thom) finishes the album this year at this point with how busy Radiohead and RHCP are

[JML]

...from ten years ago?

Perry follows a really random collection of people on twitter. I don't think we can take anything away from the fact that he follows Sharon Osbourne.

[Irving_Red]

Maybe he's an America's Got Talent fan. Maybe we're getting that guy who won as a headliner.

[MookieDaddy]

To summarize: today's complete random nonsense suggestion: Atoms for Peace.

To the RHCP discussion, one of the people on the thread is claiming inside knowledge that they will be at Lolla.

[Neader]

So I'm probably not alone when I say I doubt the Turn It Up article will turn up (hah!) this year.

[here'slala]

Because she's the star of a reality tv show?

That may have made her a more recognizable persona to the general public but it hardly defines her. She has a certain amount of clout in the industry, why wouldn't Perry follow her? Who knows what sort of personal connection they might have. Sharon gets around and I think she's quite well respected and well liked within the biz.

[brynrich]

OMG What if Sharon and Billy Corgan run into each other at Lolla this year???

[Miller]

The reason I mentioned Depeche Mode. It's Vince Clark and Martin Gore's side project.

http://www.xlr8r.com/news/2012/03/listen-debut-album-vcmg

tldr: Martin Gore is still in Depeche Mode. Vince Clark left DM right after their first album, and went on to form Erasure. Collaborating for the first time in 30 years, they recorded the whole VCMG album by sending tracks back and forth via e-mail.

A VCMG tour would be cool since they didn't even talk on the phone until the album was done (and a one-off would be even cooler), and it would be a fun set because the album is great. But it would only be a big deal to people who care about that stuff (me), and no one has any idea how a live set would work or if it would be weird. That doesn't sound like a headliner.

Think it might work as a Grove/NotPerry's closer though? Cause that'd be neat...

[here'slala]

tldr: Martin Gore is still in Depeche Mode. Vince Clark left DM right after their first album, and went on to form Erasure. Collaborating for the first time in 30 years, they recorded the whole VCMG album by sending tracks back and forth via e-mail.

A VCMG tour would be cool since they didn't even talk on the phone until the album was done (and a one-off would be even cooler), and it would be a fun set because the album is great. But it would only be a big deal to people who care about that stuff (me), and no one has any idea how a live set would work or if it would be weird. That doesn't sound like a headliner.

Think it might work as a Grove/NotPerry's closer though? Cause that'd be neat...

Pipe dream but I vote a resounding YES. This would be amazing in the grove...like a little secret. :)

[RiversCuomo]

I've been through most of the recent posts in this thread, but haven't seen much about the Stone Roses. They're being festival whores in Europe this summer and have Lollapalooza free. Does anybody think this is a possibility? It would be a great exclusive!

[nazor1]

VCMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not going to happen, but I can dream.

[emitts]

So I'm probably not alone when I say I doubt the Turn It Up article will turn up (hah!) this year.

I agree. Looking back we always got that before (or around) SXSW. And we could really use it about now. There doesn't seem to be a single speculated headliner with even 90% certainty at this point. Plenty with better than 50/50 odds due to tour schedules etc., but it would be nice to have something more verified than that.

[Driftwood]

Yeah if nothing happens in the next couple of days ...

[ferro_man]

Yeah if nothing happens in the next couple of days ...

are we even sure at this point that lolla is even happening this year? No headliner leaks, no greg kot SXSW leak & This is the summer that chicago was supposed to have the olympics and no lolla... maybe the failed olympics bid messed with c3?

[Irving_Red]

I thought the same thing last year when the Transformers attacked but c3 still pressed on

[WretchedSkye2113]

Black Sabbath or Metallica or System of a Down * Jay-Z or Kanye West or Beyonce * Red Hot Chili Peppers or Smashing Pumpkins
The Black Keys or Jack White * Beck or Wilco or Deathcab for Cutie * Justice or Bassnectar or Swedish House Mafia


fuck it. i quit. :p

[WretchedSkye2113]

Yeah if nothing happens in the next couple of days ...

http://i.imgur.com/5V0No.gif

[Didier]

are we even sure at this point that lolla is even happening this year? No headliner leaks, no greg kot SXSW leak & This is the summer that chicago was supposed to have the olympics and no lolla... maybe the failed olympics bid messed with c3?

lol. or maybe Osheaga stole all the acts

[that1guy]

are we even sure at this point that lolla is even happening this year? No headliner leaks, no greg kot SXSW leak & This is the summer that chicago was supposed to have the olympics and no lolla... maybe the failed olympics bid messed with c3?

When going onto lollapalooza.com the first thing one sees is "LINEUP & TICKETS *SPRING 2012* 2012 lineup & 3-day passes go up in the spring FOLLOW LOLLA HERE:"
or else you were kidding.

[concertgoer]

are we even sure at this point that lolla is even happening this year? No headliner leaks, no greg kot SXSW leak & This is the summer that chicago was supposed to have the olympics and no lolla... maybe the failed olympics bid messed with c3?

They just signed a contract to keep Lolla in Grant Park for 10 years. Lolla is happening.

[JML]

Also, Chicago's olympic bid was for 2016

[carligula]

I thought the same thing last year when the Transformers attacked but c3 still pressed on

This made me laugh.

[carligula]

I've been through most of the recent posts in this thread, but haven't seen much about the Stone Roses. They're being festival whores in Europe this summer and have Lollapalooza free. Does anybody think this is a possibility? It would be a great exclusive!

I'm not really that familiar with them. I know they're a big deal in Europe, but I seriously doubt they're a headliner in the US for anything other than maybe Coachella. I don't think they could be enticed to play Lolla, but I'm totally talking out of my ass here.

[Thisismyname]

I feel like their following in the states is even less than Pulp. I guess this wouldn't be the first time Lolla got an act that headlines in Europe for a much smaller slot here though.


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

I think it comes down to whether or not Stone Roses has a desire to come to the states. If so, a Lolla slot would probably be the best option for them financially. Don't think Lolla would throw enough money at them to change their mind about coming to the states though.

[Irving_Red]

I would love to see the Stone Roses, but they definitely wouldn't be a headliner here in the States. I don't know many people who've even heard Love Spreads.

[Audiobully]

Stone Roses are pretty damn good but I'd be more stoked for a little Primal Scream.

[MikeAugust]

"The headliners are not booked yet, because they are trying to find out if certain bands are free during Aug 3rd-Aug 5th. For instance Red Hot Chili Peppers released more dates during their US tour, and they have Aug 1st-Aug 9th free from tour dates, Lolla might think about booking them. Black Keys are not touring Aug 3rd or Aug 5th, and have a show in Toronto Aug 4th which is not that far from Chicago. Lolla might think about booking them too. They are not booked man."

According to this guy on the facebook page, the headliners aren't booked yet, so we should stop guessing.

[concertgoer]

Yeah I am pretty sure that the headliners are all booked at this point.

[nikkirkpatrick]

LollapalooA doesn't wait for acts to publivly announce tour dates before thinking about booking someone. Wtf.

[Greg Nasty]

"The headliners are not booked yet, because they are trying to find out if certain bands are free during Aug 3rd-Aug 5th. For instance Red Hot Chili Peppers released more dates during their US tour, and they have Aug 1st-Aug 9th free from tour dates, Lolla might think about booking them. Black Keys are not touring Aug 3rd or Aug 5th, and have a show in Toronto Aug 4th which is not that far from Chicago. Lolla might think about booking them too. They are not booked man."

According to this guy on the facebook page, the headliners aren't booked yet, so we should stop guessing.

Oh man, it must suck to know that guy.

[ferro_man]

When going onto lollapalooza.com the first thing one sees is "LINEUP & TICKETS *SPRING 2012* 2012 lineup & 3-day passes go up in the spring FOLLOW LOLLA HERE:"
or else you were kidding.

It was a poorly researched joke because as we all know... kaskade is playing lolla this year

[didyouseethe]

YouTube quality comment

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[ferro_man]

According to this guy on the facebook page, the headliners aren't booked yet, so we should stop guessing.


This is the level of joke I was going for and way better executed

[that1guy]

Stone Roses are pretty damn good but I'd be more stoked for a little Primal Scream.

Audiobully, everytime I see your sig, I try to think of a way one could perfect it but nothing comes to mind. Props

[Nile19]

Lolla 2012: the year of "B" : Black Sabbath, Beyonce, Black Keys, Blur, Blink, Bjork

[carligula]

Haven't we done the "B" and colors thing into the ground?

[WretchedSkye2113]

yes. yes we have.

[Nile19]

https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS909aSG2LCrjb98ofBbQpWt8q9jjg4D Yu7OEbiwFlF4_vCXtQ0

[Audiobully]

Audiobully, everytime I see your sig, I try to think of a way one could perfect it but nothing comes to mind. Props

It isn't what I want, it's what I thought would happen.

[that1guy]

It isn't what I want, it's what I thought would happen.

I realize, I don't necessarily want that lineup either. I just think it's accurate.

[fan o gano]

Haven't we done the "B" and colors thing into the ground?

I did the "B" thing a really long time ago. I might have even been the first. I'm surprised it became a thing.

[johnd12751]

I wouldnt be surprised if I was the 1st to do the colors thing in this thread, but i could be wrong

[brynrich]

I have a feeling Kot's going to give us something today...

[WretchedSkye2113]

HOW DARE YOU SPECULATE SUCH THINGS.
GIMME PROOF.



but yeah, i was thinking last week we were bound to get something, and we did at least get some news from touring bands.
wouldn't surprise me if that's the signal that the lineup is finalized and bands are allowed to start talking about it, so leaks aplenty soon.

[Krentistthedentist]

Moare liek greg kock

[brynrich]

HOW DARE YOU SPECULATE SUCH THINGS.
GIMME PROOF.



but yeah, i was thinking last week we were bound to get something, and we did at least get some news from touring bands.
wouldn't surprise me if that's the signal that the lineup is finalized and bands are allowed to start talking about it, so leaks aplenty soon.

Muhfuckas be talkin' in Austin

[pieman27]

HOW DARE YOU SPECULATE SUCH THINGS.
GIMME PROOF.



but yeah, i was thinking last week we were bound to get something, and we did at least get some news from touring bands.
wouldn't surprise me if that's the signal that the lineup is finalized and bands are allowed to start talking about it, so leaks aplenty soon.

I would assume we will find out tonight about Black Keys ?

[LAKERSLEAL]

Does any one have a info on leaks coming soon.

[MookieDaddy]

I have a feeling Kot's going to give us something today...


Does any one have a info on leaks coming soon.

I've got the inside scoop on Kot's big upcoming news:

KASKADE WILL BE PLAYING AT LOLLA 2012!!!!!!!!

You heard it here first.

[carligula]

wouldn't surprise me if that's the signal that the lineup is finalized and bands are allowed to start talking about it, so leaks aplenty soon.

While I agree with your logic that the recent leaks suggest the lineup (and most likely the daily breakdown) is more final, I just wanted to clarify that, from what I understand, bands (especially the bigger ones) are not "allowed" to talk about playing Lolla until the official announcement. The ones that share info early either don't know or don't care about that.

[carligula]

Also, I've really been wanting to see Kaskade lately. His new beats are bangin'. Does anyone think there's any chance that he will headline the Perry's Stage this year!?

[MookieDaddy]

Who? Never heard of him.

[cosmo]

He's the guy who's playing Lolla!

[carligula]

He's the guy who's playing Lolla!

Says who!?

[cosmo]

Mookie said it.

[MookieDaddy]

I'm taking credit for breaking the news on that one.

[didyouseethe]

I have a feeling Kot's going to give us something today...

I'm intrigued, please explain.

[c1916]

Too lazy to go back and re-read the last few pages to see if this has been posted (No...I'm not going to leak Kaskade):

Happened upon a pre-show for the MTV Woodie awards last night, they were interviewing Walk the Moon, and as part of the interview one of the band members said something to the effect:

"So our manager asked us if we would play Lollapalooza and a bunch of other festivals this summer, and we said 'Sure, sounds great.'"

Hardly confirmation, but FWIW.

[claypoolfan]

They played last year.

[concertgoer]

They are releasing a new album soon, so it wouldn't surprise me if they came back. Also they were great last year.

[concertgoer]

We are three weeks out from the lineup announcement so at this point I am fine with waiting. It would be nice to actually be surprised on lineup release day.

[WretchedSkye2113]

It would be nice to actually be surprised on lineup release day.

i mean Coachella and Bonnaroo weren't well known by the time their lineups were released, right?
unspoken rule between the promoters this year to not leak shit?

idk. i feel like Kot is gonna spill the beans soon.

[MadBird11]

This lineup is probably going to suck.

I don't know what's making me think that.

[Driftwood]

There was definitely more known at those fests this late in the game.

[WretchedSkye2113]

well the possibility of SoaD, TBK, and RHCP is probably what's making you think that.
then again, it could be Metallica, Yeezy, and The Cure.

so...C3 joke.

[WretchedSkye2113]

There was definitely more known at those fests this late in the game.

as far as headliners go?
i thought we just had decent guesses.

[MadBird11]

well the possibility of SoaD, TBK, and RHCP is probably what's making you think that.
then again, it could be Metallica, Yeezy, and The Cure.

so...C3 joke.

It can't be worse than 2011... Oh fuck, it probably will be.

[Driftwood]

I'm intrigued, please explain.

SXSW just ended this past weekend. Industry peeps be talking.

[sleeping]

It can't be worse than 2011... Oh fuck, it probably will be.
Hahahaha remember when the 2011 lineup sold out instantly?

[didyouseethe]

SXSW just ended this past weekend. Industry peeps be talking.

Ah I see. Thanks.

I hope we get some nice surprises this year....*crosses fingers*

[Driftwood]

as far as headliners go?
i thought we just had decent guesses.

RHCP was a slam dunk since they put that Kentucky date right before Roo.

Also in the Coachella predictions game which was months prior to the line-up almost every single person had Radiohead. It was just a "feeling" but it was so overwhelming.

[WretchedSkye2113]

RHCP was a slam dunk since they put that Kentucky date right before Roo.

Also in the Coachella predictions game which was months prior to the line-up almost every single person had Radiohead. It was just a "feeling" but it was so overwhelming.

fair points.
although i kinda feel like we're all equally sold on TBK so far.

[MadBird11]

Hahahaha remember when the 2011 lineup sold out instantly?

The amount of idiots already planning to buy tickets scares the shit out of me.

It's not even the $60 mentality like so many on here had last year. They're going to pay full-freight no matter what.

[WretchedSkye2113]

hey now.

[Driftwood]

Not quite equally but definitely close only cause C3.

[didyouseethe]

The only way I'm going without knowing the lineup is on the cheap....

Only a week left for that to happen, though. IF it happens.

[nikkirkpatrick]

RHCP was a slam dunk since they put that Kentucky date right before Roo.

Also in the Coachella predictions game which was months prior to the line-up almost every single person had Radiohead. It was just a "feeling" but it was so overwhelming.

i also predicted up in smoke, although i changed my mind at some point

[MadBird11]

hey now.

:D

Sometimes I forget that not everyone lives around the Lolla area on this board.

[MadBird11]

The only way I'm going without knowing the lineup is on the cheap....

Only a week left for that to happen, though. IF it happens.

I feel like it's going to happen today if it happens. I have absolutely nothing to base that off of though.

[WretchedSkye2113]

general baseless conclusion of this thread;

some shit is going down today.

[MadBird11]

general baseless conclusion of this thread;

some shit is going down today.

Works for me.

[concertgoer]

This lineup is probably going to suck.

I don't know what's making me think that.

Probably because you just want to have something to bitch about

[WretchedSkye2113]

i kinda believed it cuz at 1 am yesterday my cell phone went crazy and received a bunch of texts (some from ktd and beefy) including a rant about RHCP/TBK/SOAD headlining.

so for a while i was like "holy shit, did it happen?!" but then i realized my phone is just godawful and had been backed up with texts since Thursday night and was just getting around to displaying them.

[concertgoer]

i kinda believed it cuz at 1 am yesterday my cell phone went crazy and received a bunch of texts (some from ktd and beefy) including a rant about RHCP/TBK/SOAD headlining.

so for a while i was like "holy shit, did it happen?!" but then i realized my phone is just godawful and had been backed up with texts since Thursday night and was just getting around to displaying them.

I think I mentioned this to you before, but I am not expecting to really like the top three this year. I think the subs and undercard are gong to be really good this year though.

[Broc1123]

What is this SoaD talk?

I was on vacation and didn't check here much.

[sleeping]

I think I mentioned this to you before, but I am not expecting to really like the top three this year. I think the subs and undercard are gong to be really good this year though.
I feel the same way. Something about the names that have been thrown around the most (RHCP, TBK, Florence et al. seem a whole lot more likely than Kanye, Sabbath, The Cure) says "cheap headliners, expensive subs" to me.

[concertgoer]

They are playing the Heavy TO and Montreal festivals the weekend after Lolla
I seriously doubt that they will be at Lollla.

[brynrich]

Give me Garbage and Bloc Party and I'll be on cloud nine...

[MookieDaddy]

They are playing the Heavy TO and Montreal festivals the weekend after Lolla
I seriously doubt that they will be at Lollla.

These festivals are the week after Lolla, that is what is fueling the speculation.


Give me Garbage and Bloc Party and I'll be on cloud nine...

Ditto, I'm sure we'll be lucky on one of those two at least. Watch Lolla schedule them against each other, of course.

[WretchedSkye2113]

I think I mentioned this to you before, but I am not expecting to really like the top three this year. I think the subs and undercard are gong to be really good this year though.

i dunno.
i mean there is VERY little in the spectrum of C3 bands that i don't like, so i doubt they'll grab a top 6 that "doesn't do it for me."

but, i think i agree with you that it'll be a weaker top few lines and then a really solid set of subs/afternoon bands.

i mean if we're putting TBK, RHCP, and Beck in our 2-4, it's clearly not an expensive top line.

[MadBird11]

Don't make Bryn cry.

[WretchedSkye2113]

They are playing the Heavy TO and Montreal festivals the weekend after Lolla
I seriously doubt that they will be at Lollla.

i also doubt it, but not for any musical/crowd reasons.
i just think SoaD refuse to play the Midwest ever again to spite me.

[WretchedSkye2113]

Give me Garbage and Bloc Party and I'll be on cloud nine...

those actually feel like the two most plausible subs so far :)
(after maybe Florence + the Machine, who apparently are being argued as a headliner)

[concertgoer]

those actually feel like the two most plausible subs so far :)
(after maybe Florence + the Machine, who apparently are being argued as a headliner)

I still see both of those bands as 4:00 main stage acts or maybe a sony closer in Bloc Party's case.

[stelles75]

I am in the GIMME BLOC PARTEH crowd. Please god do a guitar-oriented album again, though.

[Neader]

I don't think Bloc are big enough to headline, as much as I love them (favorite band ever) theyre not big enough, especially after their hiatus.

[sleeping]

I don't think anyone's calling Bloc Party a mainstage headliner. Grove headliner maybe.

[MookieDaddy]

No one's saying they're a headliner, this discussion is just in the wrong place as usual...

[concertgoer]

I don't think anyone's calling Bloc Party a mainstage headliner. Grove headliner maybe.

I could see that happening

[WretchedSkye2113]

The Shins -> The Black Keys v Beck <- Garbage
Bloc Party -> Red Hot Chili Peppers v Bjork <- Sigur Ros
At the Drive-In -> System of a Down v EDM <- Florence + the Machine


idfuckingk.

[Irving_Red]

Bloc Party would be an awesome Grove closer. I could maybe see them subbing, but not with all the possible subs we've been throwing around already (Shins, Passion Pit, maybe even Flo). Garbage I still see as a 4:00 or something. I feel like now they're comparable to how the Cars were last year in popularity.

Edit: Doesn't look too bad Wretched, but how does Florence>EDM work lol?

[symbionese]

but how does Florence>EDM work lol?

one finishes. the other starts.

[MookieDaddy]

I don't see Bloc Party being a Grove closer, only because their last show here was at the Aragon (pretty sure it was nearly sold out). Just too big of a band for that area again.

[WretchedSkye2113]

so cut down the trees and make the Grove area bigger?

[MadBird11]

so cut down the trees and make the Grove area bigger?

Brilliant.

[didyouseethe]

I feel like it's going to happen today if it happens. I have absolutely nothing to base that off of though.

It's a Monday (seems like the day they do things)....

Site changes by today with a sale tomorrow (first day of spring).

:)

[MadBird11]

It's a Monday (seems like the day they do things)....

Site changes by today with a sale tomorrow (first day of spring).

:)

If it happens sometime before noon tomorrow I'll be fucked.

[didyouseethe]

*Works from home*

[MadBird11]

*Needs to be on a train and doesn't have WiFi*

[symbionese]

i'll take out the trash later, mom.

.

[didyouseethe]

Replace mom with girlfriend, though.

[ruthlessvengeance]

Replace mom with girlfriend, though.

You replaced your mom with your girlfriend? Does your girlfriend know this?

[didyouseethe]

ZING!

[johnd12751]

I know this was already discussed, but I feel they will wait till tomorrow before anyone starts leaking anything. My reasoning for that is if the Black Keys ARE playing, they'll leak it after their show at the United Center tonight.

[symbionese]

this was already discussed.

.

[didyouseethe]

I wanna see the new theme, damnit. Update the site!

[Neader]

Well if you're thinking Daft Punk

http://www.pitchfork.com/news/45834-daft-punk-album-not-coming-in-june/

[MookieDaddy]

BUT THEY DIDN'T DENY IT'S COMING OUT IN JULY
OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG

[didyouseethe]

I don't think anyone thought they would be there.

[Irving_Red]

Fuck. I'm still holding out for the Beatles and Elvis though.

[symbionese]

comic gold.

[sleeping]

Guh, you know what? Fukkit, with the (Sabbath-free) Heavy MTL and Heavy TO lineups announced, I'm going back to Marilyn Manson. Billed seventh, or billed sixth with the untz untz billed seventh, Perfect-Circling for Black Sabbath.

[WretchedSkye2113]

could totally see MM doing that for Metallica, Sabbath, or SoaD.

also, new Jack White dates = suspectinglysuspicioususpectsofsuspicioussuspectin g!

[brynrich]

Ewwwwwwwww

[concertgoer]

Feeling really good about Jack White playing after seeing those dates

[WretchedSkye2113]

Black Sabbath (or Metallica or System of a Down or something* Red Hot Chili Peppers * The Black Keys
Jack White * Beck * someone new and shitty or some edm act- which is also shitty

[lexusbailey]

Early bird tickets sooon! https://twitter.com/perryfarrell/status/181782220921503744

[concertgoer]

No hip hop headliner?

[MadBird11]

Early bird tickets sooon! https://twitter.com/perryfarrell/status/181782220921503744

Sad you had to go to Perry for that.

[WretchedSkye2113]

No hip hop headliner?

idk.
we'll just count TBK as pop at this point.

[Driftwood]

Feeling really good about Jack White playing after seeing those dates

How are they indicative of anything?

[concertgoer]

How are they indicative of anything?

Oh come on

[WretchedSkye2113]

How are they indicative of anything?

not touching the midwest stands out more to me than the dates (which only go until july and end in europe)

[brynrich]

Except for Detroit...