2013 Lineup

[Asdaprice]

Yeah I was joking about the typo, then went on a rant haha.

If it was a band that was even relevant or in demand then is understand. Usually bands like this are half way down the NME. Bit I guess they're not a rap or dance act so weren't eligible for NME consideration this year

[lightning1000]

Could even be elements of, lets get a nice acoustic afternoon set in the sun, similar to frank turner? I dunno if they think like that but I would

[Zzzonked]

Does anyone think they're waiting till after download to announce some of the bands that are there, like the hives, a day to remember etc?

[Asdaprice]

Does anyone think they're waiting till after download to announce some of the bands that are there, like the hives, a day to remember etc?

[Andy0808 v3.0]

Download? More like Clownload.

[Andre91]

I'm trying my best to not sound ignorant here, but who in the hell are The Lumineers!? And why are they so high? I've got a very good knowledge of music and I've never heard of them. Yet they are above Editors!?

Edited March 12, 2013 by Andre91

[Andy0808 v3.0]

I'm trying my best to not sound ignorant here, but who in the hell are The Lumineers!? And why are they so high? I've got a very good knowledge of music and I've never heard of them. Yet they are above Editors!?

[Andre91]

I'm hoping for Sum 41 below NFG, and I reckon The Blackout and While She Sleeps would make sense below Sum 41.

[lightning1000]

I'm trying my best to not sound ignorant here, but who in the hell are The Lumineers!? And why are they so high? I've got a very good knowledge of music and I've never heard of them. Yet they are above Editors!?

[Asdaprice]

Lumineers aren't feelin the love....

[mrtourette]

You lot really are a bunch of lazy sods sometimes, moaning about the ignorant pricks on facebook but being just as band when it comes to a band that you have never heard of.

A simple online check reveals that they've had a top 10 single and album (going Gold in the process) so are popular here as well as selling well and being nominated for Grammy's in the US, ensuring that they have a pretty high profile to inflate their status. They have sold out two nights at Brixton (last night and tonight) so can shift a decent amount of tickets. I have heard their single before as it's been all over XFM for a considerable amount of time, ensuring good exposure to R&L's target audience. Compare that to Editors. See where I'm going with this? The Lumineers will get a bigger crowd.

Yes they may be a commercial/mainstream flavour of the month and as they are likely to have attracted attention from V may have been part of a bidding war, but that's nothing new. Yes it's a higher slot than anyone expected but again why is that a surprise, it's been happening at R&L for years?

I also hate the fact I feel the need to defend booking the shitty Lumineers.

Edited March 12, 2013 by mrtourette

[Hart Attack]

I'd never heard of The Lumineers until a few days ago either, had no idea they were so big. Surprised they're above Editors.

[kemosabe]

annoyed none of my favorites bands are there but still determined to have a good time if you don't like it don't buy a ticket,sell your ticket or bring more booze...

[hundhun17]

Nine Inch Nails were better than Nirvana. Downward Spiral and The Fragile are fucking masterpieces.

Broken is their heaviest its awesome too.

They better play Wish, Happiness in Slavery, Burn Were in this Together.

[kemosabe]

also on the lumineers; they have been in the single charts for ages and are massive with my age group.

[thetime]

also on the lumineers; they have been in the single charts for ages and are massive with my age group.

[Mouseboy11]

Nine Inch Nails were better than Nirvana. Downward Spiral and The Fragile are fucking masterpieces.

Broken is their heaviest its awesome too.

They better play Wish, Happiness in Slavery, Burn Were in this Together.

[kemosabe]

stop listening to the charts and get new friends.

[kev1664]

I, like others, still cant understand the lumineers and editors positioning, id never even heard of them before today. Makes you wonder why theyve done it, I just cant see any reason behind it at all.

[eFestivals]

eFests report says Bury Tomorrow, they haven't been mentioned by FR yet though.

they were in the official press release that we received from the press office.

At about 10pm last night we received an email (which we've just found) from the press office that said they were not announced.

We've just mailed back to point out that they were in the press release. Once we've had things clarified then corrections will be made if necessary.

[sammylee]

Could see Biffy day like this:

Biffy

NIN

Fall Out Boy

Lumineers

Editors

The Horrors

Hadouken

Tribes

Howler

To me, that looks much improved. But obviously that's because they're bands I like haha

[thetime]

Could see Biffy day like this:

Biffy

NIN

Fall Out Boy

Lumineers

Editors

The Horrors

Hadouken

Tribes

Howler

To me, that looks much improved. But obviously that's because they're bands I like haha

[Bawks]

So what's the deal with the 'also appearing' bands? Do they just get thrown into the NME/Main line ups?

[sammylee]

maybe move editors down a bit.

[thetime]

Obviously their stock has fallen but I can't see them any lower than 5th.