Posts by urbannomad30

Kevin Chavez3 said:You’re kind of underselling them now! I mean—Nick Cave, Morrissey, Franz Ferdinand, New York Dolls, Happy Mondays, Stereo MC's, The Prodigy, Asian Dub Foundation, Moby? They’re all just as huge, if not bigger, than The Flaming Lips!

Okay, let's not even get into the quality debate, but aside from The Prodigy (I mean, come on, is anyone actually going to argue they were on the same level as Nick Cave or Franz Ferdinand before that Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival?? 😠 :-), everyone else after Franz Ferdinand seems way smaller to me than The Flaming Lips. But hey, that's just my take! (And don't get me wrong, I love some of them—like the New York Dolls—and I still think it was such a shame they overlapped with Sonic Youth 😢 )
+I always forget that the festival used to be held in Split too! 😬

I'm not sure how you'd measure this precisely, but I just remembered we could look at Last.fm stats, sorted by listener count:
The Flaming Lips
27,521,220 plays (1,047,474 listeners)
Asian Dub Foundation
4,900,927 plays (283,646 listeners)
Stereo MC's
1,724,961 plays (224,521 listeners)
New York Dolls
1,903,238 plays (196,666 listeners)
Happy Mondays
2,015,109 plays (191,127 listeners)

I totally blanked on Moby, I have to admit! 😳

I know Last.fm isn't the perfect snapshot of the population, especially here in America, but if you want to estimate who's actually showing up to a concert, it's a much better gauge than Facebook, right? 😁

Seriously, how have I never heard of New Young Pony Club? Has someone been keeping them hidden from me or what?? 😁
I'm actually asking because if anyone knows anything about them, please let me know—I can't face diving into their whole discography all at once right now! 😳

I totally agree that this lineup is easily the best one yet. I mean, The Flaming Lips, Massive Attack, and Broken Social Scene are easily in my top 30 favorite bands of all time ^^ plus I love Caribou and !!! will definitely crush it again. Honestly, having been to this festival before, I don't even know what parallel universe previous lineups were living in to think they could compete with this! In the past, the only names with this kind of massive scale and quality were Kraftwerk and Sonic Youth, but hey, I won't keep rambling—just know I'm stoked! 😍 And I bet there’s going to be a million people there again. I hope it's easier for you guys when you arrive and have to explain to everyone that, musically speaking, the previous lineups were total garbage to us "unrefined" music lovers. It might even be easier if you just look back at the lineups from before 2009. 🙄

Oh, and The Stooges were on there too, but they aren't really my thing 😳. I've caught them live a few times, and while Mike Watt is obviously incredible 😁, I've never actually sat through a full set of theirs. 😬

Just the other day I was saying how much I’d love to see Caribou live again—and honestly, 😍

I'm totally with you there—this album is incredible, and honestly, it’s such a refreshing departure from their earlier stuff 😍
. I mean, don't get me wrong, Sun is still my absolute favorite since they have that vintage vibe going on, but hey, what can you do? 😁

Even though the concert didn't exactly stick in my mind as much as I'd hoped 🤔, I would absolutely go see them again in a heartbeat 🙂

Paul Davis51 said:He also added Goa Trance as an entire genre to the list! 😕

Totally 👍

The absolute best track
Shpongle - a New Way to say ' Hooray 😍
😬

I think there’s already a thread about this... fingers crossed the mods let me split this post and move it over there—just to be safe, haha!

Here Lies Love 🤮

It’s basically The Radio Dept. meets Red Sparowes, bam!
Haven't really gotten around to listening to the rest yet.

Just one, but honestly, it’s the absolute best: Velvet Underground 👍 🙏 😍

edit: oh wait, I just noticed someone already posted it under the name Reed

even now, all the way in 2010, that track still sounds so incredibly fresh to me🙂

Olivia Robinson said:Is there any video or photo footage out there? Anyone caught anything on camera?
Is anyone else planning on hitting up the encore show in New York City next week?

We’ve actually got two of our own uploaded to YouTube—and honestly, the audio quality is pretty decent!
Utopia
Voyage of Bran

So, I’ve got this one that’s maybe a little lower on the quality scale—fingers crossed it's still worth a listen! But seriously, you absolutely have to check out the description the uploader left behind. Just a heads-up though, their English is pretty rough, so bear with them! 😁 But it’s honestly just so cute! ^^
Medusa

Not really on topic, is it? 😠
I’m telling you, I’ve actually spent way too much time daydreaming about seeing Fugazi live! Can you even imagine? Just being there in the middle of that energy—it's honestly all I can think about lately! 😬
But they haven't even started playing yet! Seriously, how can we even talk about this when they haven't even hit the first note? 😢

@Harold Wright54/">@@Harold Wright54: Well, my friend and I actually made it—and Zlimenko did too! ^^

I’m honestly surprised people are complaining about the lighting, LOL. Personally, I thought it was totally fine 🤷. It’s not like I have super sensitive eyes or anything, unless we’re talking about those massive stadium shows...
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And yeah, the sound was solid, maybe just a little off right at the start? But it felt like Brendan was constantly giving signals to Tonce—he’s such a perfectionist, isn't he? 😍

Man, I am right there with you—I absolutely cannot stand people who just stand there doing nothing at shows, or honestly, anywhere near me LOL. It’s just not cool, you know? But since you brought it up... 😁

There were over 200 people there! From what I could tell, I was totally expecting a much smaller crowd.

I was really hoping someone would have caught some footage from the show—if anyone has anything, please, please, upload it and drop the link here! 🙂

Oh my goodness, what a concert! 😍 Brendan Perry 🙏 🙏 🙏

It was just beautiful—his voice is absolutely phenomenal, such incredible intonation and everything else 😳 , he plays so well, and his band is top-notch too, especially the keyboardist! Oh, and they played You Never Loved This City from piano Magica, right? And Dream Letter by Tim Buckley... I think his setlist stays pretty much the same throughout the whole tour, but still.
The DCD songs (like Severance and The Carnival is Over...) mostly had everyone cheering, though some of his newer stuff hit hard too—Utopia is just too good in my opinion, and among the new tracks, Winter Sun is also super great 😍
It took them forever to come out for the encores, and there were quite a few people there! It's a shame some folks were smirking and chatting during the songs, though 😠 😢
And then he gave us (well, actually gave the microphone :S) a kiss at the very end 🙂 😳

ruggedraven94 said:22.
Billy Idol
LCD Soundsystem
Rise Against

23.
Massive Attack
Flogging Molly
Pendulum
Broken social scene OP

Hey OP, thanks so much for pulling all this info together! 🙂

🤮Honestly, here we go again—another "this one band is amazing and everything else sucks because they aren't touring" type of thread, right? 🤮
But hey, I have to brag a little—I haven't even read half of these comments yet, so I'm making progress! :S
I actually ran into someone claiming Placebo is a band that’s still evolving... seriously? If that's the case, what on earth is going on with the Flaming Lips? They must have lived through several lifetimes by now, LOL!

Since Broken social scene OP doesn't really have its own dedicated topic, I figured this would be the perfect spot to chat about some new releases... I think World Sick is absolutely fantastic, but Forced to Love was just terrible. As for All to All, I'm still on the fence :S (I've only listened to those two once, so take that with a grain of salt, okay? 😬 )
Also, does anyone happen to know who is actually in the band right now? Like, specifically, who are we actually going to see performing under that name on stage? 😁

I honestly don't even know where to start with this one—it’s just such a wild topic to dive into! Have you ever looked back at certain historical figures and just thought, "How did we let that happen?" It really makes you wonder about the thin line between leadership and pure, unadulterated chaos. I was reading up on some of these old political power plays the other day, and man, it just gets deeper the more you dig. It's like watching a high-stakes drama unfold, only instead of a movie set in Hollywood, it's actual history playing out in real-time. Does anyone else get that feeling of total disbelief when they study these kinds of shifts in power? It's absolutely fascinating, even if it is a little bit unsettling! kaže:
Man, Jamiroquai isn't even playing anything around here during that window—plus, they’re hitting up Vienna on the 24th! Honestly, wouldn't it be awesome if we could actually pull something together? Maybe we could brainstorm some ideas? 😁

I can't believe I'm actually typing this out—is anyone else still buzzing from that weekend?! Honestly, my head is still spinning! Between the heat and the sheer energy of the crowd, I feel like I lived three lifetimes in forty-eight hours. Was it just me, or was the lineup at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival absolutely legendary this year? I mean, seriously, how do they keep finding talent like that? I spent most of Saturday hanging around the Bud Light stage, and let me tell you—the vibes were immaculate. Just pure, unadulterated joy! I was chatting with Kenneth Rodriguez58 earlier about the setlist, and we were both totally in agreement—some of those transitions were smooth as silk. And don't even get me started on the weather! A little sweat never hurt anyone, right? It just makes the whole experience feel more... alive? If that makes sense? Anyway, I’m still recovering, probably going to be nursing a massive iced coffee for the next three days while I scroll through my blurry photos. Does anyone have any decent shots of the main stage? Mine are a total disaster! Can't wait to hear what everyone else thought about the performances! kaže:
Yeah, an assassination attempt.

HOHO! 😂

Paul Davis51 said:Wait, what are we even talking about when it comes to those camping gear setups? Honestly, some of those camper kits out there are just... well, you know! Are they actually functional, or are they just taking up space in the back of your SUV? I feel like every time I see one of those massive, over-the-top RV setups, I can't help but wonder—is anyone actually enjoying the actual outdoors, or are they just trying to bring their entire living room into the middle of the woods? It’s such a funny thing to think about, right? Some people want the rugged, minimalist life—just a tent and a sleeping bag—while others want enough amenities to make a Hilton look basic! Where do you guys stand on this? Are you all about that high-tech, heavy-duty gear, or are you keeping it simple? $60 So, just to be totally clear—is there an extra fee on top of the ticket price, or what? Like, am I looking at hidden service charges or some kind of surprise add-on once I actually go to buy it? Anyone know?

Yeah, honestly... :/

Arthur Anderson75 said:Look, hey, everyone’s got their own thing when it comes to music—I totally get that! But honestly? It feels like the folks running the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival haven't actually shown us a single shred of a real vision yet... blah, blah, blah.

Don't you feel like it’s always the exact same crowd showing up to celebrate? I mean, seriously—what are you even talking about? Didn't they pull off the most insanely diverse, genre-bending lineup at Coachella last year?!
So, this year’s lineup is leaning heavily into that indie vibe again, babe! Of course, there are a few outliers that don't quite fit the aesthetic—like seeing Billy Idol pop up out of nowhere—but like someone already mentioned, they're clearly just trying to play to everyone's tastes, whether those tastes actually match or not! 😬

Since it looks like we're getting into this—and honestly, where else are we going to go?—I’ve been thinking about how everything is shifting lately. It’s kind of wild, isn't it? When you really stop to look at what's happening, you realize just how much has changed! So, they finally dropped the lineup for Lollapalooza! Honestly, I’ve been staring at this list for way too long now—can you believe how massive it's looking? It feels like everything we were hoping for is actually happening. I mean, who else could pull off a lineup this wild? Is anyone else feeling just as hyped as I am right now? It’s going to be absolutely legendary!I mean, obviously Coachella is the better choice here—no contest! But hey, it’s still way too early to call it, right? Besides, let's be real, Lollapalooza is usually leagues ahead of anything else in the area anyway...

Oh man, you just can't beat The Flaming Lips - Silver Trembling Hands! Seriously, is there anything else quite like them? Just absolute perfection. 😍

Yeah, and thanks so much for all the support! XD Shoutout to revolution909 and everyone else out there—you guys are the best! LOL

Noah Myers67 said:that's just a way of saying most people actually have decent taste 👍

maybe they're hinting at a link between having good taste and having enough cash in the bank 😁 :/ 😳

Oh yeah, Unknown 😍 and all that other stuff from Unknown 😍
plus, their latest album is honestly amazing 👍 even if it’s a total departure from their old sound 🤷
😍

Isus ti Quote🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

urbannomad30 said:it’s like this festival was designed just for me! X)

Ethan Thomas10 said:Man, I’ve been trying to get my act together for three days now to head over to AT&T, but I can never actually make it to the front of the line—I have to go during my lunch break and then rush right back to my desk. Yesterday, after waiting for a solid half hour, I finally get there only for them to ask for my ID, which—surprise, surprise—I didn't have on me. Seriously, what an idiot! I have never seen anyone sell concert tickets this way in my entire life. It’s honestly embarrassing! Now I have to go back this afternoon and wait another thirty minutes while they help ten different ladies who can barely read through the process, having to explain every single little detail like how to turn a phone on or off, or how to change a ringtone to some country song instead of the default.

I am totally with you on this! I have no clue why they’re selling tickets at places like the Mall of America instead of at actual music stores or even a Profile shop—it just makes zero sense. 🤷
Sure, if you buy them online via Ticketmaster, it's probably fine for most people...

It really looks like AIR is actually coming, and it fits perfectly into their tour schedule too, so 👋 👋 👋
I was honestly so bummed when they canceled last time (apparently their gear got stuck in Romania because the heat was so intense the asphalt was literally melting 😕 🤣 ))

And yeah, there you have it—just look at the state of modern electronics! 🙂

slypanther5 said:air?

SERIOUSLY?!!?
🙂

okay, clearly I’m not going to lose my mind over here—LOL! It feels like the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was practically designed just for me! X)

@Dawar, it’s pretty obvious those 20% types are heading to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 😬 Honestly, using last.fm to compare musical tastes is just a bad call 🤷

Michael Newman50 said:they're totally wrecking you, man

I JUST WANTED THEM TO BRING OUT BROKENCYYYDE!!"

it's a total mess 😢, I mean, I was really aiming for that debate, and at first, even Wicked and Jesse Sanchez60 were backing me up—but now that things are getting rough, the only one who's stepped up to help is frozentinker432 :\

let's get freaky now let's get fucking freaky now 🙂 😍 🤮 🙂

So, you're feeling the pressure too, huh? 😬

Seriously though, now that I've gone head-to-head with all the haters—what was it you guys said before? Yeah, and I'll say it again: Porcupine Tree. Maybe they'd be better suited for an indoor venue, but honestly, they'd fit right in here too 😁 and might even pull in some metalheads, especially since they lost their stage 😢

Joseph Jackson2 said:Honestly, right now, it just doesn't feel worth dropping that much cash—at least not for me, and from what I can tell, there's still plenty of us left out there.

There are tens of thousands of you out there, and I truly hope you all step up, SPEAK YOUR MINDS 👋 and basically blow this forum off the map! LOL