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I know a lot of people go to festivals mainly for the headliners, but this shouldn't be a problem for Coachella. You can always find something amazing in another tent (sans Sahara). It'd be very disappointing to see The Chainsmokers as a headliner though, I mean, they're not even comparable to Calvin Harris.
I would argue they are exactly comparable to Calvin Harris. Both are radio friendly edm acts that crank out hit after hit that teenage girls eat up.
For whatever streams are worth; if you check out Spotify, Chainsmokers are about comparable with even a few bigger "hits" than Calvin Harris.
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I don't know anything about EDM, but I think you know less than me
I think the allure of discussing Chainsmokers as a headliner is that it feels like this inevitable jump that some major festival is going to make sooner than later: To grab some trendy pop act and throw them up at the top to snag tickets/headlines.
Go on..
Whew, who'd I rather have... KOL or Chainsmokers...?
So heres the only logical way that booking The Chainsmokers makes any sense to me, which is that Goldenvoice is gonna book The Chainsmokers at their lower level fests like Hangout and Firefly and they want their Coachella headlining set to build hype for the other sets that are a couple months after Coachella. People in this thread are commenting on how The Chainsmokers move tickets as a justification for this specific booking, which still doesnt make sense because this Festival always sells out and doesnt need help to move tickets.
The people going to Coachella enjoy acts like Chainsmokers. Calvin Harris drew one of the largest crowd this festival has ever had. The people who post on here or reddit may not like them or even loathe them; but when acts like that are bringing in the biggest crowd, you give your audience what they want.
I know a lot of people go to festivals mainly for the headliners, but this shouldn't be a problem for Coachella. You can always find something amazing in another tent (sans Sahara). It'd be very disappointing to see The Chainsmokers as a headliner though, I mean, they're not even comparable to Calvin Harris.
I would argue they are exactly comparable to Calvin Harris. Both are radio friendly edm acts that crank out hit after hit that teenage girls eat up.
For whatever streams are worth; if you check out Spotify, Chainsmokers are about comparable with even a few bigger "hits" than Calvin Harris.
calvin's hits are better than theirs though. and calvin has songs that aren't radio songs that are good, they don't.
There really aren't too many of those still out there unless they land something like The Smiths or Talking Heads which both seem extremely unlikely.
Oasis, but I imagine Glasto would get them if anyone.
White Stripes and RATM could also reunite but those will probably never happen.
yeah but there are smaller-ish bands that you wouldn't necessarily think of. this year Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Jawbreaker are two that come to mind as bands that reunited and headlined a fest (Riot and Sound on Sound/FFF aren't Coachella, but they aren't random off brand fests either)
I would argue they are exactly comparable to Calvin Harris. Both are radio friendly edm acts that crank out hit after hit that teenage girls eat up.
For whatever streams are worth; if you check out Spotify, Chainsmokers are about comparable with even a few bigger "hits" than Calvin Harris.
calvin's hits are better than theirs though. and calvin has songs that aren't radio songs that are good, they don't.
If you say so. I probably even agree with you on that (I do not listen to either enough to say one way or another). Opinions like that are subjective. Not everyone likes the same things you do or has the same opinions.
I don't like The Chainsmokers, I don't like 21 Pilots; I still recognize that they are tremendously popular acts and a lot of people do like them. Not everything is meant for me.
So heres the only logical way that booking The Chainsmokers makes any sense to me, which is that Goldenvoice is gonna book The Chainsmokers at their lower level fests like Hangout and Firefly and they want their Coachella headlining set to build hype for the other sets that are a couple months after Coachella. People in this thread are commenting on how The Chainsmokers move tickets as a justification for this specific booking, which still doesnt make sense because this Festival always sells out and doesnt need help to move tickets.
The people going to Coachella enjoy acts like Chainsmokers. Calvin Harris drew the largest crowd this festival has ever had. The people who post on here or reddit may not like them or even loathe them; but when acts like that are bringing in the biggest crowd, you give your audience what they want.
Im not sure if you have seen any video of The Chainsmokers in their recent sets, but its not really a straight EDM set. Its mostly the one dude singing their bad songs, and not playing nearly as many remixes as they have in the past. Its barely EDM at this point. Also when you think about Calvin Harris headlining, when you book someone like that, you know you have a ton of potential guests that he would bring out for a big time set like Coachella. And he did bring out Rihanna, Big Sean, and John Newman. The Chainsmokers would maybe bring out Halsey and maaaybe Chris martin but i doubt it.
So great when people who have never attended this festival try and act like they know exactly what the bookers and fans want. As if message boarders are the only one hitting up more unique sets (though anyone whose been can tell you different). Just because you don't listen to cool music doesn't mean others don't.
calvin's hits are better than theirs though. and calvin has songs that aren't radio songs that are good, they don't.
If you say so. I probably even agree with you on that (I do not listen to either enough to say one way or another). Opinions like that are subjective. Not everyone likes the same things you do or has the same opinions.
I don't like The Chainsmokers, I don't like 21 Pilots; I still recognize that they are tremendously popular acts and a lot of people do like them. Not everything is meant for me.
So great when people who have never attended this festival try and act like they know exactly what the bookers and fans want. As if message boarders are the only one hitting up more unique sets (though anyone whose been can tell you different). Just because you don't listen to cool music doesn't mean others don't.
Post by Launchpad McQuack on Sept 12, 2017 8:36:34 GMT -5
So since I have never been to this fest and therefore couldnt possibly understand their booking process or what their audience wants: here is a fun question for yall, why do you think they would book The Weeknd again? He just played a few years ago and closed the main stage, appeals to mostly the same audience as a headliner already booked, is at the tail end of promoting an album that got mixed reviews, and has toured the country twice over in the last year. Were any of you really clamoring for it?
If you guessed because of product integration/promotion for one of their primary corporate sponsors you are wrong; because thats what I am pretty sure of. And I couldnt possibly understand what the bookers and fans of this fest want, since I have never actually gone.
So since I have never been to this fest and therefore couldnt possibly understand their booking process or what their audience wants: here is a fun question for yall, why do you think they would book The Weeknd again when he just played a few years ago and closed the main stage, appeals to mostly the same audience as a headliner already booked, is at the tail end of promoting an album that got mixed reviews, and has toured the country twice over in the last year? Were any of you really clamoring for it?
If you guessed because of product integration/promotion for one of their primary corporate sponsors you are wrong; because thats what I am pretty sure of. And I couldnt possibly understand what the bookers and fans of this fest want, having never actually gone.
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Did he just take a shit all over that jonesjupiter kid?
Post by Delicious Meatball Sub on Sept 12, 2017 9:15:02 GMT -5
The Weeknd's tour was top 10 in gross in the first half of 2017. Clearly lots of people want to see him. And he released albums in 2015 and 2016, it's not outrageous to assume he'd queue up another one for next year, Kendrick-style.
I'm not excited about these headliners, but plenty of people will be.
The Weeknd's tour was top 10 in gross in the first half of 2017. Clearly lots of people want to see him. And he released albums in 2015 and 2016, it's not outrageous to assume he'd queue up another one for next year, Kendrick-style.
I'm not excited about these headliners, but plenty of people will be.
Weeknd puts on a great live show by all accounts and has some good tracks. Seeing him as the #1 is a bit of a let down if you had high expectations. But he isn't why this lineup is lacking. In my opinion anyway.
Post by Launchpad McQuack on Sept 12, 2017 9:32:12 GMT -5
Since they already have Beyonce booked, it allows them to take more risks with the rest of their lineup; like using another headliner slot as a commercial for crop tops.
*in voice of normal guy who had a good weekend and definitely does not suffer from any notable mental illnesses*
So since I have never been to this fest and therefore couldnt possibly understand their booking process or what their audience wants: here is a fun question for yall, why do you think they would book The Weeknd again when he just played a few years ago and closed the main stage, appeals to mostly the same audience as a headliner already booked, is at the tail end of promoting an album that got mixed reviews, and has toured the country twice over in the last year? Were any of you really clamoring for it? If you guessed because of product integration/promotion for one of their primary corporate sponsors you are wrong; because thats what I am pretty sure of. And I couldnt possibly understand what the bookers and fans of this fest want, since I have never actually gone.
What's funny is there hasn't been any real backlash here towards the rumor. Like no one is doubting that it COULD happen. Just an odd grouping is all. Beyond that all we know is the undercard will be top-notch as per usual.
Since they already have Beyonce booked, it allows them to take more risks with the rest of their lineup; like using another headliner slot as a commercial for crop tops.