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Post by stingray on Jun 2, 2018 14:44:37 GMT -8
Man, what a fucking weekend. Out of the 7 Sasquatches I've attended, and against all odds, this was one of my absolute favorites. The weather was magnificent (save for the near-apocalyptic heat of Sunday afternoon), almost every band on the lineup exceeded my expectations, the crowds and fest-goers were in rowdy, friendly, zany, sexy top form, and I was with a sick crew. Friday was my 25th birthday and I couldn't have been in a better place.
Anyway:
1. Bon Iver - I LOVED how the old songs seemed to adopt characteristics of the latest album, and all in all this was an explosive, mesmerizing, and gorgeous performance that blew his 2012 headlining set out of the water. Thanks, Justin.
2. Explosions in the Sky - I was just standing there slackjawed. These guys are extremely good at what they do. Heavy, beautiful bliss.
3. David Byrne - I made a pessimistic bet with my friend that Vince Staples (who had drawn the biggest crowd on Friday by that point) would have a bigger turnout than Byrne, and I could not be happier that I was wrong. Amazing, funky, beautiful, and poignant. A true legend.
4. TV on the Radio - Everytime I see these guys it's at a festival, and every time I wish it could last twice as long. Still, that marvelous performance reminded me why they've been a reliable favorite band for me for a decade+.
5. Algiers - I'm not sure i really have words for this set, beyond the the frontman put more into this performance than most musicians put into their entire life's work. Props.
6. Jeff Rosenstock - Shout out to the girls who looked at me pissed off and horrified when I started groping my girlfriend after Jeff gave his anti-groping speech. Salutes to you, and to Jeffy who ripped open the fest for me with his sick sick set.
7. JLIN - Shout out to me and the dozen other people who were up there dancing for this wonderfully gifted producer. My buddy remarked that you know how good a set was at Sasquatch based on how few people were there, and this time it rang especially true. Next time put her on at a later time so the corn chips enthusiasts can discover her!!!
8. Modest Mouse - Speaking of cornchips...I was in a bit of a daze for this show but the setlist and the fireworks (plus some classic ramblin' from Mr. Brock) rocketed this set to one of my favorite MM sets.
9. The National - My single biggest regret this year was not going down for the pit during this set, because it truly was the National at their absolute best. Great setlist, Matt's ramblings blew Isaac's out the water, and more than enough redemption for their last, underwhelming headlining slot.
10. Japanese Breakfast - This girl is a rockstar and the crowd proved it. Keep your eyes on her, folks, she's going places.
Couldn't be happier with this weekend, and I can't fuckin wait to see what next year is like. Hope you all had a blast!!
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Post by stingray on May 16, 2018 11:36:26 GMT -8
Ahhhhhh Bandsquatch....missed ya, old friend. 1. Bon Iver (his last headlining set was one of my all time favorite performances.) 2. David Byrne 3. TV On the Radio 4. Anderson Paak and the Free Nationals, baby 5. The National 6. Slowdive (late night or sunset plz) 7. JLIN 8. (Sandy) Alex G/Perfume Genius (tie) 9. Explosions in the Sky 10. MM Honourables that missed the cut cuz I've seen them live/seen them live more recently than the above: Grizzly Bear, Spoon, Japandroids, Wolf Parade, Whitney, Thundercat, Vince Staples, Too Many Zoos This thing is tailor made to my taste, fuck T-minus one week = the new top 10. 1. Bon Iver (yes) 2. Explosions in the Sky late night mindmelt (than you basedgod) 3. Modest Mouse (as always) 4. Slowdive (I'm already crying) 5. TV on the Radio (finally, again) 6. The National (sad bastard weekend finale) 7. Perfume Genius (yass queen) 8. Alex G (Sandy) 9 JLIN (boogie down) 10. David Byrne/Whitney (game time decision between leaving Byrne early or missing start of Whitney) Lastquatch or no, we're going off for this one. Get PUMPED, ppl
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Post by stingray on May 10, 2018 10:35:05 GMT -8
I'm sure it's been mentioned already but fuck the Japandroids & Algiers / White Reaper conflict That whole afternoon is truly painful. If it helps, I saw White Reaper open for Spoon last year and was unimpressed - singer isn't as good live as on record, imo. My thing with Algiers is that I desperately wanna see them live but I'm not sure a sunny Sasquatch afternoon is the ideal time/place. I mean those guys perform with a Black Panther flag onstage...gonna be pretty intense. That said, Algiers>>PUP is a fuckin gnarly couple hours for a lineup that seems pretty low on punk/heavy music at first glance...hard to say no to that.
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Post by stingray on May 9, 2018 11:02:00 GMT -8
Also, is it just me or was Chastity Belt stealthily removed from this lineup? They announced a couple weeks ago that they were canceling their upcoming shows due to unspecified “health concerns.” I don’t think Sasquatch ever addressed it directly, but Gifted Gab was added as their replacement. Ah, bummer. I still regret not seeing them when they opened for Protomartyr here in Vancouver. But hopefully all is well and they can tour again soon.
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Post by stingray on May 9, 2018 10:49:49 GMT -8
Also, is it just me or was Chastity Belt stealthily removed from this lineup?
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Post by stingray on May 9, 2018 10:02:53 GMT -8
Sasquatch is not Chicago...amongst the wild Washingtonian landscape, people will become freer and looser to better vibe with the bonkers rhythms of JLIN.
Or at least I hope so. I got into Shakey way back in anticipation of Sasquatch 2013, and since then he's played several fests I've attended, but always at the same time as an act I'd rather see. 2018 looks no different! But seeing as JLIN is one of the few electronic artists I'm really into on this lineup, it must be done.
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Post by stingray on Feb 7, 2018 12:39:50 GMT -8
Now that I've had a couple days to meditate on le lineup, I'm still amazed we managed to dodge a Post Malone/Halsey/Logic type name on this bill. I mean, every festival panders to particular demographics, but i'm loving how strongly this lineup caters to my (our?) taste, and how it steers clear of teenybopper shit like the above while still feeling very relevant and in-tune with the current musical landscape (loads of up and comers on this one).
I could see why some might be unimpressed with the headliners, given that MM, the National and Bonny have all headlined in the (recent) past...but the way I see it, these are bands that are integral to Sasquatch's DNA. TN and BI both are coming off of some of the strongest material of their respective careers (might get new Iver this year too) and while Mr. Brock's star has dimmed in these past few years, he too should be releasing new music this year, and hopefully can deliver on a headlining set in his backyard. Oh, and I'll take the L for guessing Modest would play a subhead slot...shoulda known LOL.
A more apt critique of the top line is, as others have mentioned, the lack of a female presence. I'm as big a fan of sadsack white guy rock as you'll meet, but it does seam odd to not have one of the many powerhouse ladies of rock up there, given that S! has traditionally been better than most in uplifting women artists. That said, some of my absolute favorite female musicians and frontwomen-led bands are on the roster, so go figure.
The "exclusives" situation is interesting. While there isn't something along the lines of Chella's Jamiroquai or Chic, there is TV on the Radio and Explosions in the Sky, both of whom have pretty quiet 2018 schedules thus far. Heres hoping this is indicative of new material on their part as well, cuz they're two of my all-time favorites. The other one to consider is the inimitable Ms. Neko Case of course, who is right up there with the National and MM as a Sasquatch lifer.
It's interesting to me how even the rap acts follow the Bandsquatch motif - Paak's got his Free Nationals with him, and Tyler is touring with some musicians as well I think? Anyone who saw the legendary Roots Crew in 2012 knows how much impact a backing band can have on a hip hop show...though honestly Vinny Stapes might just steal the show, cuz he does that.
My only other critique really is the lack of a token heavy act. PUP and Japandroids are fun though, and Slowdive can get a lot (a LOT) heavier and louder in person. Electronic-wise, I'll take the lack of Oneohtrix Point Never given that we got JLIN.
Overall, it's a special one this year. It's very much a return to form - some might say too much, but even a cursory glance over the lineup reveals a lot of exciting new artists who are coming to the Gorge for the first time. That mission statement of honouring the roots of the festival while showcasing rising stars really rings true, for me. Can't wait to get back to my happy place.
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Post by stingray on Feb 6, 2018 13:41:56 GMT -8
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Post by stingray on Feb 5, 2018 11:42:29 GMT -8
Ahhhhhh Bandsquatch....missed ya, old friend.
1. Bon Iver (his last headlining set was one of my all time favorite performances.) 2. David Byrne 3. TV On the Radio 4. Anderson Paak and the Free Nationals, baby 5. The National 6. Slowdive (late night or sunset plz) 7. JLIN 8. (Sandy) Alex G/Perfume Genius (tie) 9. Explosions in the Sky 10. MM
Honourables that missed the cut cuz I've seen them live/seen them live more recently than the above: Grizzly Bear, Spoon, Japandroids, Wolf Parade, Whitney, Thundercat, Vince Staples, Too Many Zoos
This thing is tailor made to my taste, fuck
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Post by stingray on Feb 2, 2018 22:01:28 GMT -8
If it's real it's the best since 2015. Defs one of those "leaks"/fakes that seems juuuust plausible enough. I feel like about half those names could be on the lineup even if this one isn't for sheez.
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Post by stingray on Feb 2, 2018 14:59:28 GMT -8
This was what started me down the path of thinking they might go with the dual headliners. I know it's a long shot and I don't even know how they would schedule them, but it's the only thing that makes sense to me if we're really considering Modest Mouse to be likely. I know they're local and they are pretty great, but I just can't see them taking a headliner spot to themselves when they just played in 2015 and haven't put out any new music since. They headlined Sasquatch 2011 even though We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank was released March 2007 and they had played Sasquatch 2008. ( No One's First, and You're Next did come out in 2009, but that's, like, an EP, and they only played 2 songs from it at Sasquatch 2011, so it's not like it was part of a promotional cycle.) Of course, there is precedent for a night with "co-headliners": Jane's Addiction and Nine Inch Nails (who were touring together at the time) co-headlined in 2009 and Massive Attack and Pavement co-headlined in 2010. I think Pavement was only billed as a co-headliner to appease Malkmus, but whatever. I miss the old days. I hear ya. Honestly I'm a big enough MM fan that I wouldn't be mad if they were the first name on the bill, it's just...odd to me that they'd play what would amount to the exact same time and place as their 2015 set. Same with the National - although at least they're actually touring a record. Side note: looking over the 2015/16 lineup posters again made me realize how stacked they both were. Makes me cautiously optimistic that last year was a bit of a blip and that no matter what, we'll be looking at something a bit more objectively solid come Monday.
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Post by stingray on Feb 2, 2018 13:41:32 GMT -8
Am I the only one that thinks St. Vincent is going to be billed on the top line and play a headliner slot? I mean, Squatch usually promotes one of Coachella's second line acts to headliner status, and this seems like her year.
But what makes this guessing game all the more confusing for me is that a lot of the names we're hearing rumours of or that seem likely all have played Sasquatch before in various slots - if Modest Mouse and Bon Iver both play, do they both headline? Is The War on Drugs the band that gets promoted to headliner instead of St. Vincent? Makes my head spin. Regardless:
Headliners: Bon Iver/Arctic Monkeys/St. Vincent Subheads: Modest Mouse/The War on Drugs/Lana Del Rey Late Night Bigfoot: Tyler the Creator, Explosions in the Sky, Tycho
Main Stage: Tash Sultana, Gang of Youths, Halsey, Logic, Anderson PAAK, Broken Social Scene, Ty Segall and the Freedom Band Bigfoot: BROCKHAMPTON, Angel Olsen, Slowdive, Waxahatchee, King Krule, Sheer Mag, Perfume Genius Yeti: Nick Hakim, Chastity Belt, Mitski, Kevin Morby, (Sandy) Alex G, Noname, serpentwithfeet Banana Shack: Oneohtrix Point Never, Tokimonsta, Majid Jordan, Mount Kimbie, Washed Out, Daphni, Todd Terje (DJ set)
reads more like a wishlist than a prediction...oh well. see ya'll Monday
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Post by stingray on Dec 19, 2017 16:29:33 GMT -8
Mutoid Man will be playing. Nice.
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Post by stingray on Dec 2, 2017 15:05:38 GMT -8
After this year's lineup, I probably feel the most uncertain I ever have about what the heck next year's will look like. But it's always fun to speculate.
I agree with the consensus that ODESZA is an almost sure-fire headliner. What I don't know is how they'll approach the other headliners...could it fall back into an electronic/indie/rap configuration? Would they actually consider bringing back Frank Ocean on a redemption tip? Or will they capitulate again to a pop/crossover act? What i didn't realize until just recently is that 21 Pilots had actually played Sasquatch in 2015, so there was some precedent for them jumping up the poster like that. Luckily, the same cannot be said for the Chainsmokers...so i think we can safely count them out...please.
Speaking of Hangout '18, my ideal guesses for the crossovers are Tash, Portugal. the Man, SZA, St. Vincent, ODESZA, and Anderson PAAK. But I also wouldn't be surprised to see Logic, Halsey, Cold War Kids, or Foster the People, based on the draw peeps like Logic and Halsey would bring and the fact CWK and FTP have played Squatch before.
The more interesting aspect of that whole situation is the St. Vincent factor...if she does indeed have a full backing band as the aforementioned Reddit rumour suggests, does that open her up as sneaky headliner option? When she played in 2015, I think it was like 5:00pm on the Main Stage. Not inconceivable that she'd be pooped up, but I still don't see her having the draw of a full on headliner. Seems like a subheadliner right before a bigger name to me (could you imagine Annie>>Bjork? My heart...) Regardless, it'll be interesting to see what happens.
Other headliner tidbits: I'd love to see Tame Impala back, but given they've had almost no announcements related to new material, I'd mark it unlikely. The War on Drugs is due for a return, and are riding the hype of their latest release, but how far up the poster would they jump? One band who has been steadily ramping up for a big 2018 are Vampire Weekend...as I recall they played a late Bigfoot set against Macklemore in 2013, and almost had a bigger crowd lol. I'd love to see these guys come back, as headliners or not. Of course, Bon Iver always seems a likely option, and it's been a solid half decade since he last headlined. I'd prefer that to Fleet Foxes or Grizzly Bear as a big indie name, tbh.
Alumni I'd like to see return:
- Angel Olsen (played the Yeti in 2015, released a full-length in 2016 and a B-sides comp this year) - King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard (Yeti stage in 2016, dropped a bunch of records this year, have been on the major festival circuit of late) - Todd Terje (played in 2016, gearing up for a new album, dance master extraordinaire) - Protomartyr (new album just dropped, played the Yeti in 2016) - Alvvays (they're touring Canada in March/April, but no Seattle dates...does this discount them? Anyway, new album, played Yeti in 2015) - Unknown Mortal Orchestra (local act, probably dropping an album in 2018, played in 2016...plz plz plz) - Daphni (Dan was last back as Caribou in 2016..the new Daphni record came out this year...plz plz plz) - Four Tet (same as above) - Ty Segall (played with the Muggers in 2016, and with Fuzz in 2015, and is always dropping albums) - Perfume Genius (played in 2015, released a great new album this year) - Washed Out (played in 2014, I think on the Bigfoot, dropped a wonderful album this year) - Waxahatchee (played in 2014 on the Yeti i believe, dropped a new album this year - Vic Mensa (played 2016, dropped an album this year)
Up and comers and other bands/artists that are likely to hit some fests next year, based on new albums and buzz:
- Julien Baker - Nick Hakim - Big Thief - Alex Cameron - Kevin Morby - Wiki - Beach Fossils - Kalela - Open Mike Eagle - Julie Byrne - Sandy (Alex G) - Cloud Nothings - Moses Sumney
alright alright that's enough. i'll sign off by saying "Please no Ryan Adams". cheers.
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Post by stingray on Jan 23, 2017 9:41:56 GMT -8
It's strange that this is the year they finally have Aesop and Thee Oh Sees. It's like throwing a couple bones when the rest of the meal is already a festering corpse.
Sad Sasq '17 won't be the reclamation project that many hoped it would be. But hard to be too surprised; 21 Pilots will have a bigger crowd than Sleater Kinney and The Cure combined.
Panorama seems like the festival to beat. Maybe Goldenvoice can buy S! in a couple years...
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Post by stingray on Jan 19, 2017 13:52:31 GMT -8
Ryan Adams' dropped some dates: 01-21 Pasadena, CA - A Prairie Home Companion at Pasadena Civic Auditorium 03-05 Richmond, VA - The National 03-06 Richmond, VA - The National 03-08 Columbia, SC - Township Auditorium 03-09 North Charleston, SC - North Charleston Performing Arts Center 03-10 Fort Lauderdale, FL - The Parker Playhouse 03-12 Tampa, FL - Gasparilla Music Festival 03-14 New Orleans, LA - Orpheum Theater 07-06 Castro Daire, Portugal - Nos Alive 07-07 Madrid, Spain - Mad Cool Festival Likely, I guess? Nothing about those tour dates makes Ryan Adams likely for Sasquatch, and I don't expect him to return two years after his last appearance. that's reassuring. i just meant cause of the no PNW dates...i mean at this point i'm like an easily spooked horse with anyone announcing dates that don't explicitly rule them out.
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Post by stingray on Jan 19, 2017 13:36:25 GMT -8
Arcade Fire AND Gorillaz dropped new songs today, 3 days before the lineup release. Arcade Fire and Gorillaz confirmed. Gorillaz new song called hallelujah money - leonard cohen + pink floyd confirmed LOL In among the new tracks from AF and G, Ryan Adams' dropped some dates: 01-21 Pasadena, CA - A Prairie Home Companion at Pasadena Civic Auditorium 03-05 Richmond, VA - The National 03-06 Richmond, VA - The National 03-08 Columbia, SC - Township Auditorium 03-09 North Charleston, SC - North Charleston Performing Arts Center 03-10 Fort Lauderdale, FL - The Parker Playhouse 03-12 Tampa, FL - Gasparilla Music Festival 03-14 New Orleans, LA - Orpheum Theater 07-06 Castro Daire, Portugal - Nos Alive 07-07 Madrid, Spain - Mad Cool Festival Likely, I guess? I wasn't crazy about the last set he played...though calling out the dude who kept yelling "Summer of '69!" was pretty cool. I also don't see where he'd slot in...hopefully not as subheadliner, but who knows.
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Post by stingray on Dec 11, 2016 3:55:33 GMT -8
Just perusing some year-end lists and other festival lineups and had some rampant thoughts...
Angel Olsen played the Yeti in 2015 and has probably gained enough clout to move on up to a Bigfoot slot. Would love this - My Woman was absolutely amazing.
I really really think Broken Social Scene is bound to return to the festival next year, with an impending new record, returns to other festival lineups like Pemberton and Primavera, and having not played Sasquatch (correct me if I'm wrong) since 2010. also, they've been recording with Feist, so that could be a one-two punch right there.
Have we discussed Chance yet? He definitely had fun at the massively overpacked Bigfoot last time around in 2014, and is definitely big enough to subheadline Frank. Honestly might be a stretch, but we'll see.
Speaking of rap, Danny motherfucking Brown hasn't played Sasquatch since 2013, and his new record imo was his best. Considering he went off the fucking walls for a 3pm main stage set last time around, I could see him performing a rowdy late night Bigfoot...maybe.
(I feel less certain about Schoolboy, who played in 2015...but who knows)
I've been pining for Badbadnotgood to play Sasquatch forever, so maybe this will be the year I get my wish.
Have a strong feeling that Car Seat Headrest will perform, based on the whorl of acclaim following Teens of Denial, and the fact they just seem a nice fit.
Lastly, been noodling about token metal acts, but can't really think of much besides the perennial Mastodon hypothetical. I mean, they played fuckin Pemberton this year (and murdered it incidentally...) and had a much bigger crowd than I anticipated. I imagine Sasquatch could bring out even more, especially if new material comes about. Hinds needs to mend his leg tho...lol.
Just thoughts, agree or scoff at your leisure.
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Post by stingray on Nov 20, 2016 15:18:47 GMT -8
Wouldn't be mad if they just did a Tribe tour with Busta doing all of the Dawg's verses plus his own...
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Post by stingray on Apr 27, 2016 11:50:04 GMT -8
probably one of the more frustrating schedules in recent years for me, in that what conflicts I do have, they tend to be between some of my most anticipated acts.
Ty Segall vs. Protomartyr as an example...I mean, one could make the argument that they appeal to similar demographics. It's interesting that Preoccupations close out the Yeti that night too, considering they haven't released anything new in a while..but I aint complaining.
Digable getting the mainstage at that time is tight. Hopefully it'll be one of those situations where they immediately create legions of new fans within the first two songs, and not where they just get kids itchy for M83.
Anyway Monday night is just nuts. Putting Baroness and King Gizzard against one other seems silly, as two of the heavy acts...and I'll likely just be spinning from stage to stage trying to soak up as much of Kurt, Four Tet, Grimes, Sufjan, Chelsea, Caribou and Jamie as possible...
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