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Tell us about the 2012 Lineup « Thread Started on Feb 6, 2012, 8:45pm »
So I saw this thread on the Coachella boards and I thought it was a good idea. Basically just write a brief summary of a band you know more about than the average person and post a few youtube videos of their better songs. If you have seen the band live before, even better, write a bit about their show.
With all the musical knowledge going around here I'm sure someone out there knows something about most of the bands on the lineup. I will try to keep the first post updated with links to all the bands.
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Re: Tell us about the 2012 Lineup « Reply #1 on Feb 6, 2012, 8:56pm »
Metric
Metric is a Canadian indie rock band. They found early radio success with the song "Combat Baby". Their second album (Live it Out) didn't have the same hit single but they continued to tour and gain popularity (in Canada at least). Their most recent album 'Fantasies' gained them heavy radio play on Canadian alt rock stations. Before 'Fantasies' they released 'Grow Up and Blow Away', which was actually their first album, but due to a record lable shuffle it got shelved for several years. Despite this being my personal favourite Metric album, in the 8 or so times I have seen them they have never played a single song off of it. They have a new album coming out sometime in the spring.
Their live show is very high energy and generally sticks to their most recent album with a couple songs from previous albums. If you are going to listen to one album, 'Fantisies' would be a good place to start unless you want to wait for the new album.
The song 'Black Sheep' from 'Scot Pilgrim vs. the World' sung by the made up band Clash at Demonhead is a Metric song. It doesnt appear on any of their current albums, but they will likely play it live.
One of my favourite songs of theirs, and they usually play it live.
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Re: Tell us about the 2012 Lineup « Reply #3 on Feb 6, 2012, 9:49pm »
Well, shit. Most years I could do this. While I like a shit load of bands on this lineup, not a single one do I have truly expert knowledge (except for a few where EVERYONE has expert knowledge on them).
Re: Tell us about the 2012 Lineup « Reply #4 on Feb 6, 2012, 10:11pm »
I'm pretty sure I've seen Metric play The Twist and Grow Up & Blow Away live over the years. Not a usual thing though. They also have an acoustic cover of Black History Month by DFA1979 that is still getting a ridiculous amount of airplay on the local modern rock station.
Re: Tell us about the 2012 Lineup « Reply #6 on Feb 6, 2012, 11:48pm »
Seriously, though. Todd Barry is LITERALLY at Sasquatch every single year.
I wish to god they'd bring back the Red Wine Boys. I love me some Todd Barry and I won't miss him if I can help it, but when he's paired with Jon Benjamin... Man, the capacity for evil is just boundless.
If there's one single thing in the world that it is legitimately impossible to take the intellectual high ground on, it's fucking Skrillex.
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Re: Tell us about the 2012 Lineup « Reply #8 on Feb 7, 2012, 12:33am »
Who The Fuck Is...
Yellow Ostrich?
I got turned on to Yellow Ostrich when Whale popped up as KEXP's song of the day in late December of 2010, and immediately proceeded to buy the LP (The Mistress) off of Bandcamp. I didn't post my end-of-year list here this year, but it contained this bit of prose: "The Mistress isn't my album of the year, but it's been my album of the day a hundred times already." It's a great piece of lo-fi bedroom loop pop that will not be replicated, as over the course of 2011 the project became a band, signed to Barsuk, and filled out their sound. They've got an album, Strange Land, coming out in March; you can download the track Marathon Runner from it and compare/contrast the sound.
But seriously, download The Mistress next chance you get; if I get to come to Sasquatch this year these guys may very well be Priority #1 Band Who I Will See No Matter With Whom They Conflict.
fun.?
"Hey, this band I liked called The Format broke up, but now that one guy is now in a band called fun. Check 'em out!"
And so I did, and I thought they were alright. Then they turned up as the feature point of an editorial in Teen Vogue and I knew something was up! So, I dunno, man. They're basically OK Go in terms of cred but whatever it's some funtime good pop music;just check out At Least I'm Not As Sad (As I Used To Be) because you already listened to We Are Young assuming you watched the Super Bowl.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra?
Okay, I've ordered these in descending levels of knowledge so here things might get a bit fuzzy. These guys are from New Zealand... I think? They made an okay self-titled album blah blah blah go listen to Ffunny Ffrends right now because it was the third-best song I heard in 2011, alright, you did that? Cool so I'll see you at their set then.
Bon Iver?
And so it Was that the Phoenix of The Woods did RIZE from the ashes of the BREAKING UP of all that He held dear and tapped into a Deep Emotional Place (what might have been lost) to release the Entropy that is inside of all of us And the energy did spread across the Earth, (so) warm, yet (so) cold.
And it was called For Emma, Forever Ago.
And the Phoenix was lauded by all when they saw it shine and shine it did, its image spread far and wide like the energy. and the phoenix became all places and indeed became Lost in the world;
But to his place he did return, now pastel and Warmer than before with chills still present but fewer. And at last they noticed the Phoenix and called him "New." And the Phoenix took not kindly to the love though they now loved him so. And the Phoenix came off kind of dickish, but we still think He is Cool. He Is Cool,
I'm pretty sure I've seen Metric play The Twist and Grow Up & Blow Away live over the years. Not a usual thing though. They also have an acoustic cover of Black History Month by DFA1979 that is still getting a ridiculous amount of airplay on the local modern rock station.
Oooh, jealous. I've seen them six times and have only heard them do "Rock Me Now" from Grow Up & Blow Away. Would be so happy if they brought back the title track from that album or something from Old World Underground... like "Succexy"
Seriously, though. Todd Barry is LITERALLY at Sasquatch every single year.
I wish to god they'd bring back the Red Wine Boys. I love me some Todd Barry and I won't miss him if I can help it, but when he's paired with Jon Benjamin... Man, the capacity for evil is just boundless.
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Re: Tell us about the 2012 Lineup « Reply #14 on Feb 14, 2012, 1:44am »
Pretty Lights is the musical project of Derek Vincent Smith from Colorado and has gained quite a bit of popularity over the past couple of years. He used to play live with a drummer but meow performs solo. He gained popularity by always releasing all of his music for free through his website and by touring extensively. He's been known to play marathon sets on occasion, unfortunately I've never had the pleasure of enjoying one. I discovered him through some songs of his that were used for some ski movies several years back. He is my favorite electronic music act, and although I'm not sure how much of his live sets are actually 'live' he always throws extremely enjoyable funky dance parties and closing out Friday night on the main stage at The Gorge will be no different. He has an awesome live setup that lives up to his name and with our added contribution of glow it's gonna be an awesome experience.
This was one of the first live videos I ever saw of him and has always been one of my faves.
I love all of his music, but this song always gets the crowd movin' a little bit harder.
The build-up and drop in this song is one of my favorites of his.
His live setup looks a little bit different meow (and might be even more different by Sasquatch) but here's a representation of it from Bonnaroo last year and also shows his potential for marathon sets (played til sunrise, so jealous of all in attendance).
And here's his latest track, which is about as chill as you can possibly get.
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