Headliners 2015

[pentura]

Blur would hardly be an inspired booking though would it? That's the only issue i'll have personally if they play.

A bump up for Florence/Foals etc would at be a risky, but it's a great opportunity to propel these acts to the next level.

Blur are just a safe booking. In 09 it was a real coup for the festival, but they've toured a fair bit since and released a mediocre new album and them headlining this year will create nowhere near as much buzz.

Only released a couple of singles from it

[A Guy Called Matt]

Blur would hardly be an inspired booking though would it? That's the only issue i'll have personally if they play.

A bump up for Florence/Foals etc would at be a risky, but it's a great opportunity to propel these acts to the next level.

Blur are just a safe booking. In 09 it was a real coup for the festival, but they've toured a fair bit since and released a mediocre new album and them headlining this year will create nowhere near as much buzz.

If it is true that someone let them down last week then who excatly are they going to book?

Bumping up is OK but would get far more people complaining.................... at very short notice Blur would be a great booking.

[A Guy Called Matt]

the album hasn't been released or leaked yet - how do you know it's mediocre?

Only released a couple of singles from it

Here you are

http://melodysale.com/the-magic-whip-blur/release_776981.html

It is nothing amazing, some is very Solo Albarn and similar to everyday robots.................. it is growing on me though, slowly............ but it is growing.

Edited April 13, 2015 by mattyc1965

[Vanderlyle]

Are Florence ATM bigger than I imagined? I mean she's up there with Mumford in 'people I would least like to see' - but I at least thought Mumford were bigger than Florence... huge in US etc. Florence headlining seems like it would be the odd mix of both small, and shit.

[FloorFiller]

Here you are

http://melodysale.com/the-magic-whip-blur/release_776981.html

It is nothing amazing, some is very Solo Albarn and similar to everyday robots.................. it is growing on me though, slowly............ but it is growing.

that's not their album - that's a fake album that's a collection of b-sides and Damon solo stuff

edit: i'm assuming. i know a fake one leaked a while back and have seen no info of the real one leaking

edit again: in fact yep, that's the fake one. i can tell by the song lengths. did you not realise that the three songs they've released weren't the same on the album?

Edited April 13, 2015 by FloorFiller

[CaledonianGonzo]

It's Blur, innit.

Noone else fits the criteria or has the history of stepping in to help out at short notice. It's a no brainer for the Eavii as it will shut up the Kanye whingers a bit and forestall any complaints about lack of British headliners. A safe, effective populist choice. Bosh.

[pentura]

Here you are

http://melodysale.com/the-magic-whip-blur/release_776981.html

It is nothing amazing, some is very Solo Albarn and similar to everyday robots.................. it is growing on me though, slowly............ but it is growing.

that's not their album - that's a fake album that's a collection of b-sides and Damon solo stuff

edit: i'm assuming. i know a fake one leaked a while back and have seen no info of the real one leaking

Is it the album? Find it odd that they can sell it for a gentlemans 96 cents before it's officially released

[Rose-Colored Boy]

Zac, please can you change your avatar. It hurts my eyes.

Haha, done, sorry dude

[GlastoSimon]

Yeah that one ain't the real one

[A Guy Called Matt]

that's not their album - that's a fake album that's a collection of b-sides and Damon solo stuff

edit: i'm assuming. i know a fake one leaked a while back and have seen no info of the real one leaking

edit again: in fact yep, that's the fake one. i can tell by the song lengths. did you not realise that the three songs they've released weren't the same on the album?

Are you certain of this - the track titles all seem to match with the reviews of it

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/blurs-the-magic-whip-a-beautiful-comeback-album-10147202.html

[FloorFiller]

Are you certain of this - the track titles all seem to match with the reviews of it

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/blurs-the-magic-whip-a-beautiful-comeback-album-10147202.html

the track titles are real - the songs are not. it's fake. the album hasn't been leaked or released yet

[andyhh]

Anyone see Kayne doing this in the stream running through the site?

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/kanye-west-gig-stopped-by-police-after-rapper-jumps-into-lake-in-armenia-10172566.html?icn=puff-3

[A Guy Called Matt]

the track titles are real - the songs are not. it's fake. the album hasn't been leaked or released yet

Thank feck for that - cos it really isn't that good

[Brave Sir Robin]

Haha, done, sorry dude

Cheers

[FloorFiller]

Thank feck for that - cos it really isn't that good

yep i listened to it for a bit when it first leaked and was pretty disappointed. big relief to find out it was fake

[Tdiz]

I know it is a long shot but could it be foals if it is someone who has to step in, sure they wouldnt turn it down. Would fit with Emily saying about 'bumping up acts'

I know there new album is not out yet and that they may not have the hits and most people will probably think its a bit to early for them.

Would be an intresting choice and also nice to give a band who has not done anything this big before a chance which is something festivals tend to lack.

I am probably very wrong though.

[swede]

Blur would hardly be an inspired booking though would it? That's the only issue i'll have personally if they play.

A bump up for Florence/Foals etc would at be a risky, but it's a great opportunity to propel these acts to the next level.

Blur are just a safe booking. In 09 it was a real coup for the festival, but they've toured a fair bit since and released a mediocre new album and them headlining this year will create nowhere near as much buzz.

This is very similar to my feelings on Blur. I was there in 2009 and it was magical so booking them again would be such a safe, uninspired booking. What would make this years set stand out from 2009, a few new songs wouldn't cut it for me.

If someone has pulled out just bump a first time headliner and announce everything on Wednesday.

The longer they leave it without announcing the third headliner the more peoples expectations are risen expecting the likes of Prince, FM, Bowie ect, Blur would be hell of a let down if they were announced mid June.

I personally still think its Prince and Neil has been asked to lower our expectations of it being the wacky purple bastard.

[pentura]

I know it is a long shot but could it be foals if it is someone who has to step in, sure they wouldnt turn it down. Would fit with Emily saying about 'bumping up acts'

I know there new album is not out yet and that they may not have the hits and most people will probably think its a bit to early for them.

Would be an intresting choice and also nice to give a band who has not done anything this big before a chance which is something festivals tend to lack.

I am probably very wrong though.

I don't think I've ever heard a Foals song in my life. Are they good? Big enough to headline? Worth a watch?

[FloorFiller]

I know it is a long shot but could it be foals if it is someone who has to step in, sure they wouldnt turn it down. Would fit with Emily saying about 'bumping up acts'

I know there new album is not out yet and that they may not have the hits and most people will probably think its a bit to early for them.

Would be an intresting choice and also nice to give a band who has not done anything this big before a chance which is something festivals tend to lack.

I am probably very wrong though.

Neil's info is that they have to hold back the announcement until June - there'd be no reason to do this with these acts, they'd be announced straight away, so if the info is correct, it's gotta be a big act with some contractual stuff / other shows going on preventing them from being announced asap

[FloorFiller]

I personally still think its Prince and Neil has been asked to lower our expectations of it being the wacky purple bastard.

not sure about the Neil thing but i'm still clinging on to some hope that it's him and Neil has just been given some duff info (either by accident or as misdirection)

[Keithy]

I DO know that it's accurate to say that whoever the 3rd headliner is, the fact of them having other shows is what is holding the announcement back until June.

So that seemingly rules out Prince, and others.

I'm still sticking with Prince (against all logic)

Rumoured to be in London in June for a run of gigs, just waiting for him to announce.

[kingcrawler]

I don't think I've ever heard a Foals song in my life. Are they good? Big enough to headline? Worth a watch?

They're not big enough to headline just now, but I reckon they'll headline R&L off the back of their new album next year and then Glastonbury after that.

[eFestivals]

I'm still sticking with Prince (against all logic)

Rumoured to be in London in June for a run of gigs, just waiting for him to announce.

Hmmm .... hadn't considered that angle before. It's possible, i guess.

Tho info i'm putting a bit of trust in has Michael saying it's not Prince.

[Djb.com]

I know it is a long shot but could it be foals if it is someone who has to step in, sure they wouldnt turn it down. Would fit with Emily saying about 'bumping up acts'

I know there new album is not out yet and that they may not have the hits and most people will probably think its a bit to early for them.

Would be an intresting choice and also nice to give a band who has not done anything this big before a chance which is something festivals tend to lack.

I am probably very wrong though.

Yes you are

[broccoli]

If anyone fancies a listen to the new Blur album you can find it here:

http://melodysale.com/the-magic-whip-blur/release_776981.html

Some of it is rather, erm, dull.............. and not like Blur. More like Damon's solo stuff.

First two listens I will say I hated it........ but there are some tracks starting to get in my head now though overall I am still a bit 'meh' about it - more to do with expectations though than content.

Most of it is Damon and Coxon's solo stuff with a few Gorillaz B-Sides, its a fake leak that "leaked" a week or so ago

Edit: just caught up and its already been said

Edited April 13, 2015 by broccoli