Sub to be added?

[Festival Liam]

saw The Strokes at Primavera and they were just awful. no thanks. i don't think there's any way they'd be a possibility anyway - they haven't played the festival once in their entire career, so to be asked a week away from the festival if they fancy subbing seems absurd

 

To be fair, Julian has played solo.

[Festival Liam]

 

But the reality is it will be Bastille

 

 

Shit I think you might be onto something there. They are a bit small, but are very popular and are meant to be playing a secret set anyway?

[Napoleon_Ultra]

I know they're getting older now and perhaps not as relevant as they once were, but The Strokes still headline.  I cannot see them subbing.

[the wonderwhy]

Shit I think you might be onto something there. They are a bit small, but are very popular and are meant to be playing a secret set anyway?

 

Ah, shit. That's probably a good call. 

[DanielM17]

On the contrary, I saw The Strokes at Primavera and thought they were fantastic (see dp).

 

Don't think they'd do it though, not enough dolla involved $$$

[Alan_C]

I know they're getting older now and perhaps not as relevant as they once were, but The Strokes still headline.  I cannot see them subbing.

 

They subbed the 2nd stage at TITP in 2011.

[DanielM17]

They subbed the 2nd stage at TITP in 2011.

 

To be fair, that is TITP, and they were up against Beyonce.

[Superscally]

I assume no-one in the world actually likes Bastille apart from their record buying fiend of a mother? Someone tell Emily!

[Nickyboy]

Sadly, Bastille make a lot of sense.......f*ck....

[Nickyboy]

Charlatans could be moved I guess and Bastille do Other opening?

[tevaburger]

I know they're getting older now and perhaps not as relevant as they once were, but The Strokes still headline.  I cannot see them subbing.

 

especially if told it's Florence & The Machine

 

Strokes surprise set at the Park in 2010 was dreadful. I couldn't see on arrival and they were going thru their 'sound-like-biffly-clyro' phase...horrible stuff

and then at their scheduled spot in the John Peel tent on the sunday, 3 of the band members didn't show up and Julian Casablancas was left doing his own thing

[DeanoL]

It's not as bad a shout as James, tbf.

 

James subbed in 1998. And it's not like that was the height of their popularity (that was the early 90s).

[DeanoL]

Courteeners or James. Christ why are we even debating this? they are both not big enough. James haven't been popular in years and i like em! But for the record james > Courteeners

 

Anyone "big enough" you are not going to get booked in ten days. That's why all the suggestions are of bands that aren't particular 'big' but can be relied up on to put on a solid show.

 

[Superscally]

especially if told it's Florence & The Machine

Strokes surprise set at the Park in 2010 was dreadful. I couldn't see on arrival and they were going thru their 'sound-like-biffly-clyro' phase...horrible stuff

and then at their scheduled spot in the John Peel tent on the sunday, 3 of the band members didn't show up and Julian Casablancas was left doing his own thing

Wasn't that because it was meant to be a solo Julian Casablancas set with none of the rest of the band meant to be in attendance. That's how it was printed...

Oh err... Yeah :-D

Edited June 18, 2015 by Superscally

[Festival Liam]

All this talk of bands clinging on from the 90s (James, Stereophonics, The Charlatans) is a bit depressing. They are a steady safe pair of hands last minute, but I think, much like I would have rather seen Florence booked than The Who, a new band bump up would be much better. Lets see what Bastille makes of the slot. (It helps I quite like some of their stuff)

Edited June 18, 2015 by Festival Liam

[Glastosmile15]

It's time they bumped up Fishbulb and the Catwomen.

Yes !!

[ThomZorke]

Maybe the other stage needs a new sub as well: Ben Howard just had to cancel two festivals this weekend in Germany due to a chest infection. Probably will manage to get better in time but you never know...

[Superscally]

Bastille are fucking shit with no redeeming features whatsoever. I rarely make statements if such strength when referring to bands other than M*Mf*rd, but I'm confident on this one.

[Northern-Monkey]

I'm not particularly a fan of either James or Flo, nor do I dislike any of them.

 

But in what world would James overshadow Florence? Really?

 

I'd bet plenty of money on people knowing more Florence songs than James songs.

I'll have a tenner with you then. Trust me, you know more James songs than you realise - you just don't know they are by James.

[Cockney_Jesus]

I assume no-one in the world actually likes Bastille apart from their record buying fiend of a mother? Someone tell Emily!

 

Meh I think they're alright, Pompeii is a banger and Flaws is ok but the rest is pretty much filler. That Rhythm Of The Night fuckery though is just inexcusable.

[thurlow84]

Imagine the responses from all the people there early for Florence

They'd love it im sure, its a great album, whats not to like

[Northern-Monkey]

People over a certain age and/or from Manchester seem to think they're big. I'm 25 and, like you, could only name one song.

Don't project your ignorance as a statement on others.

[fatyeti24]

They'd love it im sure, its a great album, whats not to like

it'd be great glasto juxtaposition.  it's one of the most disturbing records i've ever heard - not that i've listened to it in a long time.  i saw them tour it first time round, last tour as a four piece, which was a pretty grim exerience (not for musical reasons but all the stuff going on around tham at the time).

[Northern-Monkey]

Yeah same. In the real world the only times I've heard them mentioned are my Dad saying they were good at Bearded Theory and my mate saying he thinks the lead singer is from Wakefield in a discussion about bands from our home city (Short discussion, The Cribs, Black Lace, Be-Bop Deluxe).

Tim Booth is actually from Bradford but his family were living in Wakefield when he went to Uni in Manchester where the band saw him dancing like he does and asked him to audition for the band as they has just sacked off their singer.

[Bradders]

Don't project your ignorance as a statement on others.

 

I'm not ignorant. On the whole, James haven't really translated to the younger generation. That's why they headline festivals like Bearded Theory.