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If a record is released in time, are Arctic Monkeys a headliner? Or will they pull the semi-occasional co-headline with say Vampire Weekend maybe.
I think if the album is out before the end of this year, they would headline. If it's not until next year, then they sub. AM into Depeche would be a killer night.
I still consider Vampire Weekend and Arctic Monkeys to be sub-headliners. Think about the XX - they played the Hollywood Bowl in 2013, are playing the Forum this fall, etc. They're a bonafide arena band in Los Angeles, but still were a comfortable sub-headliner this year. Similarly, Bon Iver played the Hollywood Bowl last fall and subbed. In the same way, I think acts like Vampire Weekend, Arctic Monkeys, The National are strong sub-headliners, but not much of a chance at headlining barring next year's headliner pool being BARREN.
And putting aside any unpredictable reunions (White Stripes, REM, The Smiths, etc.) next year's headliner pool should be pretty wide. Enough has been written about Depeche Mode. NIN have new music and are playing Panorama. The Killers, Muse, and Arcade Fire all are former headliners with new music if GV wants to be lazy. Mumford played two GV fests this year and may have new music. Seems like if Foo Fighters will ever play, it could be next year with new music. Chance could run the Kendrick playbook to release his new music. Kanye could be ready for his live return by then. List keeps going on, and you only need two (Beyonce).