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Looks like Mac DeMarco is playing Wilco's Sound Solid Festival in Massachusetts the weekend after Firefly. He's also playing Bonnaroo the weekend before Firefly. You couldn't ask for a more perfect gap in his tour. If Firefly doesn't book him this year, they're idiots.
But we have already determined, they ARE idiots. I doubt they'll snag him. Ugh.
What's frustrating is that year's lineup has such an overabundance of mediocre indie rock acts that could easily be swapped out with acts like Mac DeMarco, Real Estate, etc. It just feels like they missed every artist who released a great album in 2014 and is actively touring in 2015.
But we have already determined, they ARE idiots. I doubt they'll snag him. Ugh.
What's frustrating is that year's lineup has such an overabundance of mediocre indie rock acts that could easily be swapped out with acts like Mac DeMarco, Real Estate, etc. It just feels like they missed every artist who released a great album in 2014 and is actively touring in 2015.
Mac Demarco, War on Drugs, Real Estate. However I saw Real Estate in october so i'm not that mad, but for an alt rock festival yeah they missed some of the most relevant acts for this festival season.
What's frustrating is that year's lineup has such an overabundance of mediocre indie rock acts that could easily be swapped out with acts like Mac DeMarco, Real Estate, etc. It just feels like they missed every artist who released a great album in 2014 and is actively touring in 2015.
Mac Demarco, War on Drugs, Real Estate. However I saw Real Estate in october so i'm not that mad, but for an alt rock festival yeah they missed some of the most relevant acts for this festival season.
I saw Real Estate at Roo last year and they were good live for sure but not mind-blowing IMO.
But yes, we can all wholeheartedly agree that FF missed the boat (at least they didn't miss the MM boat though!!) on a shit ton of great, relevant acts touring right now. Ugh. No use dwelling on it I guess - it is what it is. And we have Macca.
Considering you've found the need to respond to my threads as if you are threatened by me I offer you some peace my confused counterpart. May you find peace in your restless soul.
Mac Demarco, War on Drugs, Real Estate. However I saw Real Estate in october so i'm not that mad, but for an alt rock festival yeah they missed some of the most relevant acts for this festival season.
I saw Real Estate at Roo last year and they were good live for sure but not mind-blowing IMO.
But yes, we can all wholeheartedly agree that FF missed the boat (at least they didn't miss the MM boat though!!) on a shit ton of great, relevant acts touring right now. Ugh. No use dwelling on it I guess - it is what it is. And we have Macca.
Not hating, but not a fan of Modest Mouse. Their set at firefly 2012 was pretty bad. While they still have a large fan base, I can't think of the last time they really added anything to the alternative scene or did something wildly innovative.
I guess I'm in the minority who think KoL would be a bad Sunday closer, but I realized that they have been having conflicting headliners on Sunday unlike Friday and Saturday so I would agree that having someone else big play during the killers set would be disappointing, and would much rather have a second option for KoL so I'm hopping on the killers on Saturday bandwagon now!
If only TPTB would acquiesce to our desires and requests.
Theirs going to be a one day festival in Atlantic City on June 13th at the Borgota's new outdoor venue (most likely just EDM though)... The # of fests are getting ridiculous. The bubble is def gonna burst soon.
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Looks like Mac DeMarco is playing Wilco's Sound Solid Festival in Massachusetts the weekend after Firefly. He's also playing Bonnaroo the weekend before Firefly. You couldn't ask for a more perfect gap in his tour. If Firefly doesn't book him this year, they're idiots.
I said they needed to add him a while back on here. He just fits the firefly vibe too well for him not to be added. If he's not an addition I'm going to be pissed cause I'm worried I'll miss his set at Roo, firefly has so many less conflicts because the bottom 1/5th of the lineup would be on most small fest's bottom half... Its just annoying how they shotgun spray and hope for a good lineup.
Redfrog mentioned that they use festival goers input, now that just makes me think of all those people wanting imagine dragons to replace Paul.... We have a collective group of imbiciles haphazardly ringing on redfrogs doorbell for dumbass artists, and redfrogs gullible enough to listen. Guess I just have to face the facts that east coast people like the radio hits, hence why everyone enjoyed the silent disco at firefly where they just played top 100 radio hits with some fake ass DJs that wouldn't even host a freaking pool party.
Sorry for the rants, firefly is stupid. End of story.
I saw Real Estate at Roo last year and they were good live for sure but not mind-blowing IMO.
But yes, we can all wholeheartedly agree that FF missed the boat (at least they didn't miss the MM boat though!!) on a shit ton of great, relevant acts touring right now. Ugh. No use dwelling on it I guess - it is what it is. And we have Macca.
Not hating, but not a fan of Modest Mouse. Their set at firefly 2012 was pretty bad. While they still have a large fan base, I can't think of the last time they really added anything to the alternative scene or did something wildly innovative.
You don't like the tracks that have dropped from their new album? I think Coyotes, The Best Room, and Of Course We Know are fantastic - can't wait for the whole album to come.
Considering you've found the need to respond to my threads as if you are threatened by me I offer you some peace my confused counterpart. May you find peace in your restless soul.
Not hating, but not a fan of Modest Mouse. Their set at firefly 2012 was pretty bad. While they still have a large fan base, I can't think of the last time they really added anything to the alternative scene or did something wildly innovative.
You don't like the tracks that have dropped from their new album? I think Coyotes, The Best Room, and Of Course We Know are fantastic - can't wait for the whole album to come.
And TPTB=The Powers That Be, in this case RedFrog
I'm not a huge fan of Modest Mouse myself, but I enjoy a few tracks from each album. However, I've liked every song they've released from the new album thus far. Oddly enough, my favorites are the two you didn't mention.
Theirs going to be a one day festival in Atlantic City on June 13th at the Borgota's new outdoor venue (most likely just EDM though)... The # of fests are getting ridiculous. The bubble is def gonna burst soon.
With all these fests popping up it's really surprising to me that Rock the Bells went under. They were just a few years too early huh?
Theirs going to be a one day festival in Atlantic City on June 13th at the Borgota's new outdoor venue (most likely just EDM though)... The # of fests are getting ridiculous. The bubble is def gonna burst soon.
I'd be interested to know what your idea of the festival bubble popping would look like. Do you see a doomsday type situation where only the biggest most we'll established festivals survive and all others succomb to the lack of sales due to inflated artist prices?
Not hating, but not a fan of Modest Mouse. Their set at firefly 2012 was pretty bad. While they still have a large fan base, I can't think of the last time they really added anything to the alternative scene or did something wildly innovative.
You don't like the tracks that have dropped from their new album? I think Coyotes, The Best Room, and Of Course We Know are fantastic - can't wait for the whole album to come.
And TPTB=The Powers That Be, in this case RedFrog
I just can't get into them. Especially after their 2012 show. It really sucked. Bad enough that I really have no desire to see them again. Ever since then I've just assumed they're only still around because they've had the same dedicated fan base for a long time, but don't really add new fans.
You don't like the tracks that have dropped from their new album? I think Coyotes, The Best Room, and Of Course We Know are fantastic - can't wait for the whole album to come.
And TPTB=The Powers That Be, in this case RedFrog
I'm not a huge fan of Modest Mouse myself, but I enjoy a few tracks from each album. However, I've liked every song they've released from the new album thus far. Oddly enough, my favorites are the two you didn't mention.
WANNA FIGHT?
Jk, I really like The Ground Walks, with Time in a Box too. Honestly I like all the ones they've released the past few months. A lot. Coyotes is my fave though.
Considering you've found the need to respond to my threads as if you are threatened by me I offer you some peace my confused counterpart. May you find peace in your restless soul.
Theirs going to be a one day festival in Atlantic City on June 13th at the Borgota's new outdoor venue (most likely just EDM though)... The # of fests are getting ridiculous. The bubble is def gonna burst soon.
I'd be interested to know what your idea of the festival bubble popping would look like. Do you see a doomsday type situation where only the biggest most we'll established festivals survive and all others succomb to the lack of sales due to inflated artist prices?
Pretty much. Big brand names live, small guys die off. A few of the big ones implode or get co-opted. AEG buying into Firefly and Hangout are good examples of that.
I'm not a huge fan of Modest Mouse myself, but I enjoy a few tracks from each album. However, I've liked every song they've released from the new album thus far. Oddly enough, my favorites are the two you didn't mention.
WANNA FIGHT?
Jk, I really like The Ground Walks, with Time in a Box too. Honestly I like all the ones they've released the past few months. A lot. Coyotes is my fave though.
It's not even that I think they're bad. They have some awesome material. It was just seeing them live was a huge letdown. I expected indie rock pioneers to put on a much better show. And yes, we should fight. In the beercade. Over some dogfish head and air hockey.
One fun thing we did last year was "drunk driving", got hammered and then played the racing arcade games.
Jk, I really like The Ground Walks, with Time in a Box too. Honestly I like all the ones they've released the past few months. A lot. Coyotes is my fave though.
It's not even that I think they're bad. They have some awesome material. It was just seeing them live was a huge letdown. I expected indie rock pioneers to put on a much better show. And yes, we should fight. In the beercade. Over some dogfish head and air hockey.
One fun thing we did last year was "drunk driving", got hammered and then played the racing arcade games.
I've heard MM is a pretty hit or miss live act though. I'm crossing all my fingers and toes that they put on a good show at FF this year. I'm seeing them in March first though, so if they disappoint, I'll opt for something else at FF during their set. I've loved them since I was about 14 though, so I am doubtful I will feel disappointed by their live performance.
Considering you've found the need to respond to my threads as if you are threatened by me I offer you some peace my confused counterpart. May you find peace in your restless soul.
I'd be interested to know what your idea of the festival bubble popping would look like. Do you see a doomsday type situation where only the biggest most we'll established festivals survive and all others succomb to the lack of sales due to inflated artist prices?
Pretty much. Big brand names live, small guys die off. A few of the big ones implode or get co-opted. AEG buying into Firefly and Hangout are good examples of that.
Good point, it makes sense for the middle tier fest's to shack up together with a big brand name promotor in wake of a coming bubble burst. And the big names do it because it gives them further reach and resources and further entrenches them from tanking.
The next couple of years should be an interesting time in the festival landscape.
Shouldn't (at least in theory) all the festivals popping up water down attendance? If you live in Kentucky and can go to Forecastle, then why travel to Firefly or Shaky Knees
Shouldn't (at least in theory) all the festivals popping up water down attendance? If you live in Kentucky and can go to Forecastle, then why travel to Firefly or Shaky Knees
Exactly. Couple that with the higher prices for artists and vendors; and you are looking at a crash.
Shouldn't (at least in theory) all the festivals popping up water down attendance? If you live in Kentucky and can go to Forecastle, then why travel to Firefly or Shaky Knees
I think this will give rise to exclusivity being in contracts when bands agree to perform at festivals in the future.
Shouldn't (at least in theory) all the festivals popping up water down attendance? If you live in Kentucky and can go to Forecastle, then why travel to Firefly or Shaky Knees
Look at someone like Sam smith being a headlining this year. I'd be more inclined to say that the large abundance of people are watering down the lineups because now the artists are asking for more money than ever before.
Shouldn't (at least in theory) all the festivals popping up water down attendance? If you live in Kentucky and can go to Forecastle, then why travel to Firefly or Shaky Knees
I think that's true but the overall popularity/attendance is expanding and since the Northeast doesn't have a real good traditional music festival, places like Firefly will be able to continue to survive off of that. Can't speak much for festivals out west though
1. This set list is fucking incredible - wow. 2. The crowd is DEAD. What the hell. 3. I think their energy is great; not jumping up and down on the stage like boppy pop stars, but that's not their vibe. That's not what I'd want from a MM show. They are moody. But each to their own of course.
Considering you've found the need to respond to my threads as if you are threatened by me I offer you some peace my confused counterpart. May you find peace in your restless soul.
Shouldn't (at least in theory) all the festivals popping up water down attendance? If you live in Kentucky and can go to Forecastle, then why travel to Firefly or Shaky Knees
Exactly. Couple that with the higher prices for artists and vendors; and you are looking at a crash.
Who survives though? Outside of Coachella, Bonnaroo, and Lolla?
Theirs going to be a one day festival in Atlantic City on June 13th at the Borgota's new outdoor venue (most likely just EDM though)... The # of fests are getting ridiculous. The bubble is def gonna burst soon.
With all these fests popping up it's really surprising to me that Rock the Bells went under. They were just a few years too early huh?
Rock the Bells failed because they lost all credibility with their fanbase and recycled the same acts year after year. I attended from 2007-2009 but stopped going after that. Rage Against the Machine in 2007 was far and away the highlight of any of those festivals. The Tribe Called Quest reunion was also a good year but after that they started to struggle with ticket sales, having no-show's and cancellations, and then tried to expand into radio hip hop to increase sales and lost its core audience. The same artists every year too was also a problem. I want to say Nas headlined or sub-headlined at least 4 or 5
Considering you've found the need to respond to my threads as if you are threatened by me I offer you some peace my confused counterpart. May you find peace in your restless soul.
Post by sacredbeaver on Mar 4, 2015 12:33:36 GMT -5
Just a quick weigh in on favorite modest mouse songs:
Parting of the sensory The Whale Song Dramamine Spitting Venom Buwkoski
I'll say it one more time. I've only seen them once, but it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. It was in Columbus, OH at LC Pavilion and it was amazing.
You don't like the tracks that have dropped from their new album? I think Coyotes, The Best Room, and Of Course We Know are fantastic - can't wait for the whole album to come.
And TPTB=The Powers That Be, in this case RedFrog
I just can't get into them. Especially after their 2012 show. It really sucked. Bad enough that I really have no desire to see them again. Ever since then I've just assumed they're only still around because they've had the same dedicated fan base for a long time, but don't really add new fans.
well its been 7 years since the last album. im sure the new one will bring on plenty more. i didnt like their live show when i saw it reently but that doesnt change how i think of thier music
I've since changed my tune just because I don't want killers conflicting with someone else on sunday. But I think they would do better at ending the fest with a bang.