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It is a complete 180 from last September's hot garbage.
Different strokes for different folks, I guess. I didn't love last September's line-up top to bottom, but Alabama Shakes, Hozier, FIDLAR, Bully, Father John Misty, Sturgill Simpson, and Stephen Malkmus all worked for me. I wish there was a little more music which sounded like that on the upcoming lineup.
Well I was wrong about headliners, but this still looks great. A bunch of artists I'm not seeing anywhere else. Could personally go for a bit more rock and folk, but this is so fantastic I don't want to ask for more
Perspective is everything. I'd be less annoyed with this lineup if I had the money - wheels - time to do Newport or Gov Ball.
When Boston Calling is the only fest you're able to attend, you want to love the lineup.
Well I was wrong about headliners, but this still looks great. A bunch of artists I'm not seeing anywhere else. Could personally go for a bit more rock and folk, but this is so fantastic I don't want to ask for more
Perspective is everything. I'd be less annoyed with this lineup if I had the money - wheels - time to do Newport or Gov Ball.
When Boston Calling is the only fest you're able to attend, you want to love the lineup.
Go put on some Robyn. Dance around your house. Repeat with Disclosure and Sia until you love the lineup.
It is a complete 180 from last September's hot garbage.
Different strokes for different folks, I guess. I didn't love last September's line-up top to bottom, but Alabama Shakes, Hozier, FIDLAR, Bully, Father John Misty, Sturgill Simpson, and Stephen Malkmus all worked for me. I wish there was a little more music which sounded like that on the upcoming lineup.
Eh, every Boston Calling was like this. It's nice to have some variety.
I dont think I can swing going up to Boston for this, just two weeks after SK and two weeks before Roo (which I bought presale for....JOKES ON ME w that lineup, but eh, I'll make the best of it). So so jealous of the Robyn grab though. And of course Sufjan, but at least I've gotten to see him multiple times in the past year.
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 dont think I can swing going up to Boston for this, just two weeks after SK and two weeks before Roo (which I bought presale for....JOKES ON ME w that lineup, but eh, I'll make the best of it). So so jealous of the Robyn grab though. And of course Sufjan, but at least I've gotten to see him multiple times in the past year.
Since pre-sale includes the parking pass, you could easily get what you paid for it if you sold it. COME TO BOSTON!
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
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.
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Sigh. Maybe someday I'll get to see Sia! Only been waiting like 8 years.
What I'm a little curious about is how a performer who refuses to show her face can do a full set. Her "hide behind something" aesthetic works for five minutes on SNL or a late night talk show, but how do you sustain that for an 80 minute set?
lol the rockists have come out of their caves over this line up
That might be fair if "rockists" were calling for six strings, Marshall amps, and nothing else.
A lot of rockists also dig rap and country and soul. We just don't care for dance pop, EDM, disco, whatever you call it.
The schism is between what you look for in music and want to get out of the listening and concertgoing experience. People who enjoy dance pop/EDM are looking for a carefree, celebratory experience when they listen to music. They want to dance.
Others prefer to listen to music as a way to confront their deepest feelings and get a measure of emotional catharsis from the experience. I want to hear songs that remind me of the girls who got away, my mentally ill late mother, my shattered hopes and dreams, the compromises which come with age, and whatever light I can find in the distance. I want to have a good cry when I listen to an album or go to a show.
With 23 acts, there's room for all of the above, you know? You could drop two of the four dance acts at the top of the bill and replace them with two rock or alt-country performers, and EVERYBODY would be happy. What's wrong with that?
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Sigh. Maybe someday I'll get to see Sia! Only been waiting like 8 years.
What I'm a little curious about is how a performer who refuses to show her face can do a full set. Her "hide behind something" aesthetic works for five minutes on SNL or a late night talk show, but how do you sustain that for an 80 minute set?
I'm just curious period about what her live show is going to be like at all. She hasn't performed much live in years. She won't disguise herself the entire time, I imagine. Her shows from the past weren't in masks or anything. I am hoping that Coach streams her or I may die- so I can see what she does now.
lol the rockists have come out of their caves over this line up
That might be fair if "rockists" we're calling for six strings, Marshall amps, and nothing else.
A lot of rockists also dig rap and country and soul. We just don't care for dance pop, EDM, disco, whatever you call it.
The schism is between what you look for in music and want to get out of the listening and concertgoing experience. People who enjoy dance pop/EDM are looking for a carefree, celebratory experience when they listen to music. They want to dance.
Others prefer to listen to music as a way to confront their deepest feelings and get a measure of emotional catharsis from the experience. I want to hear songs that remind me of the girls who got away, my mentally ill late mother, my shattered hopes and dreams, the compromises which come with age, and whatever light I can find in the distance. I want to have a good cry when I listen to an album or go to a show.
With 23 acts, there's room for all of the above, you know? You could drop two of the four dance acts at the top of the bill and replace them with two rock or alt-country performers, and EVERYBODY would be happy. What's wrong with that?
The way you talk about it, you make it seem like there aren't people that like both rock and dance music. I also heavily disagree that music you can dance to can't also be lyrically deep and emotional.
That might be fair if "rockists" we're calling for six strings, Marshall amps, and nothing else.
A lot of rockists also dig rap and country and soul. We just don't care for dance pop, EDM, disco, whatever you call it.
The schism is between what you look for in music and want to get out of the listening and concertgoing experience. People who enjoy dance pop/EDM are looking for a carefree, celebratory experience when they listen to music. They want to dance.
Others prefer to listen to music as a way to confront their deepest feelings and get a measure of emotional catharsis from the experience. I want to hear songs that remind me of the girls who got away, my mentally ill late mother, my shattered hopes and dreams, the compromises which come with age, and whatever light I can find in the distance. I want to have a good cry when I listen to an album or go to a show.
With 23 acts, there's room for all of the above, you know? You could drop two of the four dance acts at the top of the bill and replace them with two rock or alt-country performers, and EVERYBODY would be happy. What's wrong with that?
The way you talk about it, you make it seem like there aren't people that like both rock and dance music. I also heavily disagree that music you can dance to can't also be lyrically deep and emotional.
Of course, there are people who like both. I see their posts here.
But if you're trying to be a musically diverse fest, something like Bonnaroo, Jr., then be a musically diverse fest. And if you're trying to be a more specialized fest like Electric Daisy Carnival or Riot Fest or Newport Folk Fest, then be that. But be clear about what you are in your marketing, so people can make blind early bird purchases or not, based upon where you place yourself in the market.
Had I known that a festival which has had acts like My Morning Jacket, The Replacements, Alabama Shakes, The Decemberists, and Neutral Milk Hotel in their top two lines would deliver this group of headliners, I probably wouldn't have gone for the early bird. But there was no heads up that this is what would happen, especially after a rather diverse group of three headliners last September.
The way you talk about it, you make it seem like there aren't people that like both rock and dance music. I also heavily disagree that music you can dance to can't also be lyrically deep and emotional.
Of course, there are people who like both. I see their posts here.
But if you're trying to be a musically diverse fest, something like Bonnaroo, Jr., then be a musically diverse fest. And if you're trying to be a more specialized fest like Electric Daisy Carnival or Riot Fest or Newport Folk Fest, then be that. But be clear about what you are in your marketing, so people can make blind early bird purchases or not, based upon where you place yourself in the market.
Had I known that a festival which has had acts like My Morning Jacket, The Replacements, Alabama Shakes, The Decemberists, and Neutral Milk Hotel in their top two lines would deliver this group of headliners, I probably wouldn't have gone for the early bird. But there was no heads up that this is what would happen, especially after a rather diverse group of three headliners last September.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
lol the rockists have come out of their caves over this line up
That might be fair if "rockists" were calling for six strings, Marshall amps, and nothing else.
A lot of rockists also dig rap and country and soul. We just don't care for dance pop, EDM, disco, whatever you call it.
The schism is between what you look for in music and want to get out of the listening and concertgoing experience. People who enjoy dance pop/EDM are looking for a carefree, celebratory experience when they listen to music. They want to dance.
Others prefer to listen to music as a way to confront their deepest feelings and get a measure of emotional catharsis from the experience. I want to hear songs that remind me of the girls who got away, my mentally ill late mother, my shattered hopes and dreams, the compromises which come with age, and whatever light I can find in the distance. I want to have a good cry when I listen to an album or go to a show.
With 23 acts, there's room for all of the above, you know? You could drop two of the four dance acts at the top of the bill and replace them with two rock or alt-country performers, and EVERYBODY would be happy. What's wrong with that?
I do agree that I could have done with one or two more big name rock/folk/whatever acts. But I'm going to enjoy the hell out of myself both in a cathartic and and joyful way. I mean if you think "Chandelier" is a happy dance track, you aren't paying attention. But for non-pop/dance, if that's what you're after, you've got Sufjan, Haim, City and Colour, Courtney Barnett, Elle King, The Front Bottoms, Charles Bradley, The Vaccines, Battles, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and Palehound. The only thing I get is headliners, where they chose four artists that play in two genres. Replace Disclosure with The Strokes or Odesza with Ryan Adams and this lineup would be an A+ instead of an A.
So so jealous of the Robyn grab though. And of course Sufjan, but at least I've gotten to see him multiple times in the past year. 
but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal. 
