Past INmusic Festival lineups & sets (Archive)

frozenbison3 said:Hold on a second—how does a band like System of a Down, who basically built their whole identity on tearing down capitalism, show up at a festival when they were arguably at their peak five or six years ago, over all these trendy new indie hipster outfits that are just hitting their stride?

Look, even RATM plays those kinds of gigs just to collect the paycheck...

crimsoncrane26 said:Metallica, Live in London, USA - July 4

We didn't even expect them to show up—it's pretty obvious the promoter is just playing it safe and doesn't want to risk the budget on a headliner this expensive.

amberranger said:I mean, even RATM are basically playing for gas money and pocket change at this point...

Sure, because they're just doing it for the pure, unadulterated joy of making noise. Music is a spiritual blessing, after all. 👏👏👏

Larry Morales12 said:We weren't even expecting them to show up, honestly. It seems pretty obvious the organizer is just being a coward and doesn't want to deal with the risk of booking an expensive band.

I suppose 😠
The only "nearby" options left are New York City, Chicago, or Lollapalooza. Not that the ticket prices are cheap anyway—between a New York City $200 ticket and travel, you're looking at $467. 🙄

Morgan Palmer2 said:SOAD just isn't my thing, honestly. And I bet they don't even have half the crowd you think they do. I doubt they're pulling in more than A. Fire. Great, now you guys have me thinking... here's a list of who I'd actually 😍😍😍

just one from this group:
Daft Punk
Justice
Fatboy Slim
Chemical Brothers
The Prodigy☕

maybe one or two from this bunch:
Hadouken!
Does it offend You, yeah?
Claxons
Bloc Party
MGMT
Crystal Castles
Deadmau5
Asian Dub Foundation☕

or some from this lot:
Florence + the Machine
Bat for Lashes
Foals
The Gossip☕

then some local heavy hitters and world music:
Kultur Shock
SARS
Kries
Kocani orkestar
SevdahBABY!
Let3
Kiril Dzajkovski

I'm not even gonna touch the categories I didn't list.🤣

Solid picks. Honestly, best suggestions I've seen on this thread so far.👍

Morgan Palmer2 said:SOAD just isn't my thing, and I honestly think they have way less of a following than you all realize. I doubt they're pulling in more than A. Fire. Fine, you got me... here is who I'd actually

pick from this category:
Daft Punk
Justice
Fatboy Slim
Chemical Brothers
The Prodigy

maybe one or two from this group:
Hadouken!
Does it offend You, yeah?
Claxons
Bloc Party
MGMT
Crystal Castles
Deadmau5
Asian Dub Foundation

and a few from here:
Florence + the Machine
Bat for Lashes
Foals
The Gossip

plus some local heavyweights and world music:
Kultur Shock
SARS
Kries
Kocani Orkestar
SevdahBABY!
Let3
Kiril Dzajkovski

I won't list categories I didn't mention.

Justice 😍
The Prodigy 😍 😍 😍
Klaxons (they were incredible at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival!) 😍 😍 😍
Bloc Party
MGMT
Crystal Castles 😍
Bat for Lashes 😍
Kiril

Prodigy should have played a killer set a few years back. It’s a shame they didn't bring out the Invaders then.

And what about Morbid Portishead? They're practically in the neighborhood...

Florence + The Machine & Bend of Horses 😍

BEND 🤣

Honestly, this lineup is a total letdown. The only way this becomes worth my time is if Portishead gets confirmed—that would actually be an interesting option.

And maybe a little bit of TV on the Radio.

amberranger said:Man, they and RATM probably just play for the gas money and daily stipends at this point...

Right, and maybe if they actually practiced what they preached—but I guess they're just one of those bands trying to tear the system down from the inside. 😛

frozenbison3 said:Hold on just a second, I mean, seriously—how does a band like System of a Down, who basically built their whole persona around tearing down capitalism, end up playing bigger shows than these newer indiehipster outfits that are supposedly at their peak right now?

Well, obviously. The mainstream always pulls more weight than even the most trendy hipster indie group—you know, those types whose prices only start climbing after they’ve had a successful brush with "mainstream artifacts," like when National hit Billboard with High Violet or that whole thing at the Grammy Awards last weekend. And look, System of a Down is mainstream—as hard as some people might struggle to swallow that truth—they were literally headlining Lollapalooza. ☕

I honestly think TV on the Radio is getting mere pocket change compared to what an act like Arcade Fire pulled in this year, or N.E.R.D. did the year before. Please, feel free to correct me if I'm off base (maybe someone like Zedd or someone equally plugged in knows better)... 🙂

Pulp at Lollapalooza! 😲

Come on, Coachella, where are the updates?😁

Come on, insiders, throw us a bone! Give us some real intel!🙂🙂

northerntrucker2 said:Well, obviously. Mainstream acts always pull more weight than even the most hyped hipster indie band—the kind where the price tag only spikes once they finally touch those mainstream "artifacts."

Yeah, that’s my line of thinking too—not that I have any inside scoop or anything, just throwing out theories. For instance, Arcade Fire already crossed over into the mainstream, so I assume they're pricey now, or will be very soon. I don't think N.E.R.D. is in that same league; their career hasn't been on an upward trajectory for years, and aside from maybe having a video play on MTV, they don't strike me as the blueprint for mainstream success. They feel more niche than people give them credit for, especially since they started as an alternative project. Anyway, I haven't followed metal for about ten years, so that System of a Down thing surprised me—last time I saw them, they were just opening for Slayer in the United States. 😁

northerntrucker2 said:for instance, look at how National made such a massive splash on Billboard with High Violet, or even their performance at the Grammy Awards last weekend),

And yet, just a week ago, they were practically nobodies... 🙄

frozenranger52 said:And weren't they practically giving it away just a week ago? 🙄

Look, I’m really just talking about how performance fees tend to skyrocket once a band finally breaks into those more "hardcore" mainstream circles, if you catch my drift. 🙄
Anyway, if I’ve totally missed the mark here, please, feel free to set me straight (whether it's you or anyone else who actually knows their stuff); I’m more than happy to listen or read through the corrections.

So, I have to wonder—is Coachella actually going to try and go head-to-head with Lollapalooza by booking Pulp? From what I’ve gathered, their ticket prices aren't exactly budget-friendly either; we're talking a solid six-figure sum in dollars...

Anyway, Arcade Fire finally made an announcement regarding their upcoming US tour dates 😍

Justin Watson36 said:Seriously though, is Coachella actually going to try and go toe-to-toe with Lollapalooza by booking Pulp? From what I’ve gathered, their ticket prices aren't exactly pocket change either—we're talking a solid six-figure sum in dollars...

Anyway, Arcade Fire finally weighed in regarding their upcoming US tour dates 😍

...but honestly, why bother when they can just sell exactly 63 tickets in some random small town out in the Midwest?

Give me a break, Pulp? Seriously? Since when did half of America suddenly become huge fans of them? If we're talking headliners, why wouldn't they just bring out 4 Non Blondes instead? 😂😂😂
I mean, look... what we actually need is something current. Whether people want to admit it or not, we need mainstream appeal—not some resurrected Beatles act, a one-hit wonder, or some "billy-fucking-i'm-still-young" idol.
I'm all for bringing in indie names, especially heavy hitters like Arcade Fire (assuming they even count as indie anymore), but you have to find that sweet spot. You need a balance that keeps the festival on the global map while actually making sure the tickets sell.