Lineup 2014

[dentalplan]

I hope the reason is because they're utter utter shit.

[mattgimmeshelter]

Yeah if you look at their main competition four years isn't anything to worry about.

I completely agree

T - all three headliners have played in the last four years, Calvin every four of those years.

V - The killers headlined two years ago, this is like their 6th time headlining.

Glastonbury - Not any repeats, but a headliner trio that isn't as strong as previous years, (but still pretty strong so we can discount glasto)

Download - Pretty much all repeated from the past few years.

Sonisphere - same too.

There are plenty of repeat bookings this year, which only further proves there was a limited amount of bands reading could choose.

[Gucci Piggy]

I don't really care; I'd see them but I wouldn't be excited. Same way I'd feel about The Libertines.

[kaosmark2]

I hope the reason is because they're utter utter shit.

Are you not a WARRIOR?

[Gucci Piggy]

I completely agree

T - all three headliners have played in the last four years, Calvin every four of those years.

V - The killers headlined two years ago, this is like their 6th time headlining.

Glastonbury - Not any repeats, but a headliner trio that isn't as strong as previous years, (but still pretty strong so we can discount glasto)

Download - Pretty much all repeated from the past few years.

Sonisphere - same too.

There are plenty of repeat bookings this year, which only further proves there was a limited amount of bands reading could choose.

Those festivals do that every year, so it isn't a reflection on the acts available at all, really.

[kaosmark2]

If they got The Cure 2 years ago they could have pulled out the stops to get Depeche Mode this year

[mattgimmeshelter]

If they got The Cure 2 years ago they could have pulled out the stops to get Depeche Mode this year

If Depeche Mode didn't wanna do glasto, they wouldn't wait till august for R&L

[dentalplan]

Are you not a WARRIOR?

I have liked them before but now I see how crap they can be. They've gone the same way as many of the big electronica acts this millennium.

I've just realised how much Louis van Gaal looks like an old Josh Homme. He's the face of Desert Sessions 11 & 12.

[tyranicide]

To improve the lineup id put Vampire Weekend above Jake Bugg, and move PABH to beneath Deaf Havana. I don't mind Maklemore subbing as it gives a opportunity to see Letlive. and Mongol Horde

[Gucci Piggy]

Mate I would have died if they booked Depeche Mode.

Actually I preferred Editors at Werchter when they co-headlined. Should have booked Editors to headline, my friends would have bought tickets so I guess everyone would.

[kaosmark2]

I have liked them before but now I see how crap they can be. They've gone the same way as many of the big electronica acts this millennium.

I've just realised how much Louis van Gaal looks like an old Josh Homme. He's the face of Desert Sessions 11 & 12.

What are you talking about in terms of the way big electronica acts have gone? I genuinely have no clue what you're talking about.

I don't actually dislike The Prodigy, I enjoy a fair few of their songs, but I find their live show cringeworthy and don't think they've managed to evolve at all.

[kaosmark2]

If Depeche Mode didn't wanna do glasto, they wouldn't wait till august for R&L

I think everyone else realised, but I was referencing the "If The Cure can headline why not..." arguments that went around here for ages. I don't think it could have been a possibility in the slightest.

[jonnyisRFC]

Rumours going around on twitter that Frank Turner is doing a DJ set after 11pm at Reading this year, apologies if it's already been mentioned.

[dentalplan]

What are you talking about in terms of the way big electronica acts have gone? I genuinely have no clue what you're talking about.

I don't actually dislike The Prodigy, I enjoy a fair few of their songs, but I find their live show cringeworthy and don't think they've managed to evolve at all.

Was kinda vague. I just meant the big decent ones of the 90's have either disappeared or dumbed their music down to complete shit - The Prodigy falling into the latter.

[kaosmark2]

Was kinda vague. I just meant the big decent ones of the 90's have either disappeared or dumbed their music down to complete shit - The Prodigy falling into the latter.

I still like Chemical Brothers. Depending on "big" Aphex Twin? Boards of Canada?

[dentalplan]

I still like Chemical Brothers. Depending on "big" Aphex Twin? Boards of Canada?

I dunno, was just thinking of the ones that were headlining festivals and stuff. I'd put those into the ones that have sorta disappeared as Chem Bros only seem to do DJ sets now and even if Aphex Twin and BoC were ever big, they certainly disappeared. I think we're digressing now though.

[Yellow_Fellow]

Aphex will never return at this rate, his stupid wife is the worst

[dentalplan]

Misogynist

[the wonderwhy]

Rumours going around on twitter that Frank Turner is doing a DJ set after 11pm at Reading this year, apologies if it's already been mentioned.

That's not really a rumour, it's been confirmed...

[Gucci Piggy]

I missed Aphex Twin at Glastonbury by sitting down in mud after Dermot O'Leary and losing my memory between 2am and 5:30am. I hate myself.

[jonnyisRFC]

That's not really a rumour, it's been confirmed...

"Apologies if I missed it"

[kaosmark2]

I dunno, was just thinking of the ones that were headlining festivals and stuff. I'd put those into the ones that have sorta disappeared as Chem Bros only seem to do DJ sets now and even if Aphex Twin and BoC were ever big, they certainly disappeared. I think we're digressing now though.

Well it's not a big surprise that lots of bands formed 20 years ago have split-up/reduced output or left public focus.

[Gucci Piggy]

Jake Bugg and Macklemore will still be here in 20 times.

Edit: I mean 20 years time I dunno what I just did.

Edited August 4, 2014 by Will-2609

[kaosmark2]

Jake Bugg and Macklemore will still be here in 20 times.

Edit: I mean 20 years time I dunno what I just did.

Considering The Streets didn't last long I don't expect Yellowmore to.

[Tobieski]

Macklemore will soon whither away and die.

Jake Bugg however