Arcade Fire

[Stokesy10]

Really hope they play Ocean of Noise, such a tune!

[Superscally]

They played it when I saw em in Melbourne and I went mental as it's probably my favourite song, but I don't think we'll get it at Glasto, unfortunately.

[stocky3000]

has it been confirmed who the support is for the earls court shows yet?

[bocumaroy]

Nope. Saw that Lorde was playing in London on the 5th and assumed it would be her, but she’s busy on the 6th.

My guess would be Pixies. Don’t seem the most appropriate band for the arena shows they’ve been doing when compared to the likes of Tune-Yards etc, but the Marley Park gig hasn’t sold out yet, which would explain why they’ve delayed announcing anything. Hope Kid Koala is there too, or a similar alternative.

EDIT: Maybe not. Seems they’re busy at Primavera Porto on the Saturday. Just as I was getting excited.

Edited May 14, 2014 by bocumaroy

[CHRLY]

News being announced on R1 now.

just playing we exist so i assume it's just the announcement that it is the next single which is a bit disappointing if so

[CHRLY]

Hype Park July 3rd.

Might have to go future islands are there too

[tiffpietiff]

So that'll be my fourth Arcade Fire show this year, then.

Roundhouse

Earl's Court

Glastonbury

Hyde Park

That's a hell of a run.

[TomViolence]

Can't go unfortunately. I'm not big on Hyde Park though, even though they smashed it last time

[CHRLY]

Only problem for me is it's on a Thursday which means I'll need two days off.

Question: anyone who lives up north or anywhere out of London like me, where do you stay when there for a gig? Or do you stay at all?

[bocumaroy]

Saw them there last time. They were great but it’s not a good venue, sound is terrible if you’re not right near the front. Also can’t think of many acts I’d like to see less than Jake Bugg.

Last time it was Mumford & Sons, and I know Win doesn’t like them. Are the support acts chosen by the promoters for Hyde Park gigs?

Edited May 15, 2014 by bocumaroy

[rjb94]

Jake Bugg? Seriously? Almost as bad as Bumfords last time. Can't imagine there is that much crossover appeal either.

[CHRLY]

Wild beasts, future islands and band of skulls also. I'll defo go for it of it's £55 like libs. Not seen any of those 3 and I really want to

[dentalplan]

Oh fuck that puts Future Islands in the area that week.

[suzie sue]

Future islands are great, Williams Green maybe?

[dentalplan]

Comedy tent?

[Tuna]

Hyde Park + Jake Bugg? It's like they don't want me to see them within a week of Glastonbury.

[Zoo Music Girl]

shitnaughty - great, fantastic, amazing. shitnaughty

This is why I love FloorFiller. He teaches me things that make me feel down with the kids

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

This is why I love FloorFiller. He teaches me things that make me feel down with the kids

I love him for other reasons

[Zoo Music Girl]

I love him for other reasons

In general, he's a good value poster.

[Simpo]

Arcade Fire are also on the last Jools Holland in the series, the week after next.

[TheBoz]

I'm hoping they do more shows outside of London. An arena tour in autumn or winter maybe?

Gutted that i'm in Werchter for the hyde park gig but can't wait to see them on the pyramid.

[Simpo]

Yeah, I think they'll be back later in the year, I can see some shows being announced after that Hyde Park gig.

I'll planning to get a ticket for one show, and volunteer for AF Hearts Haiti for one or two others.

Glastonbury is listed as available for volunteering on http://www.plus1.org/afheartshaitivolunteers by the way.

Edited May 15, 2014 by Simpo

[Amy Lawn]

Bought Reflektor today, I thought it was appropriate, given the occasion. The title track is the best thing on there by a long way, love that song, the rest of it is pretty good, sounds like it definitely rewards multiple listens, it definitely doesn't need to be so long. Joan Of Arc and It's Never Over (Oh Orpheus) were the two that really stood out to me, apart from the tracks I already knew as singles. From a quick peep at setlist.gm it looks like they've picked a good bunch of tracks to play live, but I'm not 100% convinced about Flashbulb Eyes. Still, very excited to see them headline the Pyramid, I think it will definitely be an occasion, they may not always be my favourite band on record, but, going by footage, they definitely look like my type of live band.

[cwaite123]

Yeah, I think they'll be back later in the year, I can see some shows being announced after that Hyde Park gig.

I'll planning to get a ticket for one show, and volunteer for AF Hearts Haiti for one or two others.

Glastonbury is listed as available for volunteering on http://www.plus1.org/afheartshaitivolunteers by the way.

I should imagine they will announce a full UK/EU tour during that week as they will get the exposure from Glasto. (Arctic Monkeys did the same last year). Probably be around October/November time which will give them a month or so off after their US tour. They seem to be going very selective with their touring at the minute so reckon we will only get a handful of dates.

[monkey1989]

i cant wait to see what tricks they have up there sleeves the hundreds of flashing beach balls they dropped on the crowd and walking through the audience were awesome touches.