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Post by Phyre Fest on Jan 23, 2015 23:47:27 GMT -5
Outside of McCartney, Morrissey, and Modest Mouse, there is nothing on that lineup that isn't at Coachella, Bonnaroo, Hangout, or GovBall before it. Pretty boring imo.
Outside of McCartney, Morrissey, and Modest Mouse, there is nothing on that lineup that isn't at Coachella, Bonnaroo, Hangout, or GovBall before it. Pretty boring imo.
I could be wrong on this, but I don't think Snoop Dog, Sublime, or Kid Cudi is playing Coachella/Roo/Hangout/GovBall.
This whole "if bands play multiple festivals it's boring" has been beat to death lately. If you attend more than 1 or 2 big festivals a summer then I can see it...but the majority don't have that luxury.
Outside of McCartney, Morrissey, and Modest Mouse, there is nothing on that lineup that isn't at Coachella, Bonnaroo, Hangout, or GovBall before it. Pretty boring imo.
I could be wrong on this, but I don't think Snoop Dog, Sublime, or Kid Cudi is playing Coachella/Roo/Hangout/GovBall.
This whole "if bands play multiple festivals it's boring" has been beat to death lately. If you attend more than 1 or 2 big festivals a summer then I can see it...but the majority don't have that luxury.
This x1000. Some of the acts may not be ground breaking, but seeing as this is the only fest I'm going to, I'd be livid if they missed out in acts like Run the Jewels, St. Vincent, etc. Also, I feel like people forget FF caters to a much younger and different crowd than Roo. You won't see much positive feedback around here as a result of that.
Post by Fozzie Bear on Jan 24, 2015 0:48:35 GMT -5
An improvement from past years for sure. There are some notable acts on that lineup that haven't really popped up on the festival rounds. On the downside, the electronic music is pretty awful.
Having been to Firefly every year, I have to say if this is the official lineup it's quite disappointing. I have a broad taste in music, but I went through every band on that lineup and most of them sound the same. Really different from previous years. I don't know if i'm just out of touch with what's popular on the east coast, but despite spending hours of ever day devoted to music i've never heard of anyone on the bottom half. And from what I heard I only dug about 3 or 4 of the lower acts.
I counted 25 electronic artists which is way more than previous years. It seems odd, but the most recent map firefly released showed a stage that seemed like it was going to be inside a tent/pavilion type deal, which could explain why all of a sudden there is a ton of dj sets.
I only counted 8 bands that I think could be considered "rock" ie. they actually use distortion, solos, and basically just break it the fuck down.
I've' been to 2012 and 2014 and that lineup presented seems pretty in-line with what they've put out before. A really good mix of tunes...Manchester Orchestra is absolutely phenomenal. If that's real...I'm going. i'm certainly not a hip-hop or EDM fan, but from someone who only attends one fest a year, that is ridiculously solid. Weezer, Beck, Arctic Monkeys, Cage, Foo,...my kinda style last year and lookin' like more of the same this year according to the photo. I'd be ecstatic if this pic were true .
Some dude is claiming that he got a confirmation from Skylar Spence (saint pepsi) and Charli xcx on twitter. And apparently festive owl posted that lineup ten minutes ago on facebook.
An improvement from past years for sure. There are some notable acts on that lineup that haven't really popped up on the festival rounds. On the downside, the electronic music is pretty awful.
Rustie, Nina Las Vegas, SNBRN, Snakehips, Odesza, RJD2, Alison Wonderland, Sweater Beats... IMO the EDM for this lineup is better than any other festival minus Coachella.
I also really enjoy Zedd every time I see him FWIW.
Post by asseenontv12 on Jan 24, 2015 6:40:07 GMT -5
I have to research some of the bands, but at first glance the bottom half of the lineup is far more disappointing. Not to mention, no War on Drugs, Parquet Courts, Royal Blood etc.
That being said, I can easily count 25 bands I would want to see, which at the end of the day is a pretty solid haul. Boston Calling covered most of my other 'must sees'. One can only see so many bands in four days.
Paul McCartney The Killers Kings of Leon Modest Mouse Morrisey Foster and the People Hozier Citizen Cope Sublime with Rome Big Data Manchester Orchestra Spoon Cage the Elephant AWOL Nation Walk the Moon Cold War Kids The Kooks Empire of the Sun Steve Aoki Bastille Benjamin Booker Knox Hamilton Grizfolk Jungle Sylvan Esso How to Dress Well And hopefully there are some hidden gems in the lower half.
Don't know for sure if it's real. A few acts I had heard about aren't listed (but a few acts I had heard about for roo didn't wind up on the final bill for that either). If I had to bet I would say it's genuine.
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Post by Jeremy Jamm on Jan 24, 2015 8:23:29 GMT -5
With all the great EDM out there it would seem odd to me to bring back Zedd already. My gut feeling is that this isn't a carbon copy of the lineup but is really really close.
Post by Swedish Chef on Jan 24, 2015 8:57:10 GMT -5
If this leak is real, that's a very underwhelming lineup IMO. Outside of McCartney and a handful of undercard acts, it seems weak and uninspiring. Zedd, Bastille, and Steve Aoki in the top 15? And how do you justify bringing Foster the People and Cage The Elephant back so soon while simultaneously missing out on a bunch of quality indie acts that are actively touring new albums and have never played Firefly before? I sincerely hope this isn't completely true.
Post by asseenontv12 on Jan 24, 2015 9:06:28 GMT -5
After every other festival lineup not blowing anyone away, I can't say I'm at all surprised by the lineup. They didn't recycle nearly as many bands, but they did drop the ball on bands like The War on Drugs and Royal Blood. The lineup is in desperate need of some actual Rock music.
I'm ok with Cage the Elephant over Twenty One Pilots. I don't think anyone was clamoring for Foster and the People, but Bastille likely had a lot of requests. We didn't end up with Lorde which is a win in my book. I probably have more issues with the undercard than the top 15 because with Paul McCartney taking up such a big chunk of the budget they had to trim some costs.
An improvement from past years for sure. There are some notable acts on that lineup that haven't really popped up on the festival rounds. On the downside, the electronic music is pretty awful.
Rustie, Nina Las Vegas, SNBRN, Snakehips, Odesza, RJD2, Alison Wonderland, Sweater Beats... IMO the EDM for this lineup is better than any other festival minus Coachella.
I also really enjoy Zedd every time I see him FWIW.
Most of those are all fine and dandy, but you've got Steve Aoki, The Chainsmokers, and Zedd taking up prime slots.
Yea I'm with Swedish Chef on this if it is in fact the real lineup. Take Macca out and there's not much left to get excited about.
That's what happens when 4 million is spent on a headliner. I guess the question in comparison to 'Roo and Gov. Ball, which major bands could be added? They don't really want to overlap with Gov. Ball.
Bonnaroo and Coachella without question does a better job getting legacy acts, but they're also far older festivals. At first glance Firefly, for better or worse has less overlap than just about any festival.
Post by Jeremy Jamm on Jan 24, 2015 9:51:02 GMT -5
For those that are disappointed with this lineup, I want to hear who you wanted to see on it. I don't mean to be defensive of the lineup at all, just curious who Firefly missed. IIRC, Royal Blood is in Europe so they were never in the picture.
For those that are disappointed with this lineup, I want to hear who you wanted to see on it. I don't mean to be defensive of the lineup at all, just curious who Firefly missed. IIRC, Royal Blood is in Europe so they were never in the picture.
I agree completely. While there are a few bands on my wish list, it could have been far worse. We didn't end up with Billy Joel.