Rock Werchter 2016

[McCallion]

"Once again five newcomers for Rock Werchter 2016". Atleast shows that these artists are lower on the bill and probably won't reflect the bookings for the mainstage

[heti]

So far Sunday is shit (to me). I liked Flo last time but still...would live without her this time. Guess we'll have to wait and see what they've got for us.  

 

[alan_ts]

Happy for parov stelar (They play every festival I go  ) and for UMO...

never heard richard hawley.

I'm still waiting for bigger names...

 

 

[Gucci Piggy]

34 minutes ago, McCallion said:

"Once again five newcomers for Rock Werchter 2016". Atleast shows that these artists are lower on the bill and probably won't reflect the bookings for the mainstage

Where does it say that? I read "Once again five new names for Rock Werchter 2016".

Richard Hawley definitely isn't a newcomer. I saw him there in 2013. 

[heti]

PJ Harvey also comes for the 5th time...

 

[Dietediet]

Pinkpop organiser confirms in an interview that the whole European leg of the PJ tour is cancelled. 

[e2p2]

1 hour ago, Dietediet said:

Pinkpop organiser confirms in an interview that the whole European leg of the PJ tour is cancelled. 

That's the worst news there is!

 

What position will PJ Harvey likely play? Barn headliner or 3rd on the mainstage?

 

[thetime]

Well happy with PJ Harvey and Mr Hawley.

 

 

[McCallion]

2 hours ago, Will-2609 said:

Where does it say that? I read "Once again five new names for Rock Werchter 2016".

Richard Hawley definitely isn't a newcomer. I saw him there in 2013. 

On the email sent out today

[Dietediet]

They just mean 'new to the lineup', translated a bit too literal from the Dutch article. But indeed they all seem to be tent acts. I'm assuming PJ Harvey is headlining the Barn, and Parov Stelar to headline KluB C or be high up in the Barn as well. 

[e2p2]

6 minutes ago, McCallion said:

On the email sent out today

 

They don't translate stuff very well. Anyway, from today announcement only Courtney Barnett and UNO are supposed to play their first RW.

[thetime]

PJ Harvey clashing with the Editors, now that would be a bit harsh.

Tough choice that one.

[lightning1000]

She might clash with rhcp if there's no dance header that night 

[e2p2]

15 hours ago, thetime said:

PJ Harvey clashing with the Editors, now that would be a bit harsh.

Tough choice that one.

That's why I hope she'll end up 3rd on the main stage as in 2011, although I'm sure it'll be much better in the Barn.

[foolee]

Don't really know any of the additions so that's a bit disappointing but hopefully they're just putting out random announcements rather than leaving all the filler until the end. 

Any recommendations or what each of these artists are similar too so I can delve into a few that are similar to my tastes? EDIT: Please!

Edited January 16, 2016 by foolee

[dentalplan]

31 minutes ago, foolee said:

Don't really know any of the additions so that's a bit disappointing but hopefully they're just putting out random announcements rather than leaving all the filler until the end. 

Any recommendations or what each of these artists are similar too so I can delve into a few that are similar to my tastes? EDIT: Please!

PJ Harvey - Rid of Me.

Don't know if that's helpful as I don't think she plays much/any of it live and her sound has changed a fair bit but it should appeal to your tastes as an alternative rock fan and serve as an introduction, probably.

[e2p2]

1 hour ago, foolee said:

Don't really know any of the additions so that's a bit disappointing but hopefully they're just putting out random announcements rather than leaving all the filler until the end. 

Any recommendations or what each of these artists are similar too so I can delve into a few that are similar to my tastes? EDIT: Please!

Well, I'm sure you know PJ Harvey even if you think you don't. She's been in a lot of movie soundtracks and appeared with other musicians too (Nick Cave, Tricky and more). I think @dentalplan recommendation is a good one to start with.

In order to get into Richard Hawley, you'll need to put an effort. Not everybody is into his "Retro" style. Maybe start with Standing At The Sky's Edge.

Parov Stelar reminds me of St. Germain, more upbeat and less sophisticated.

Courtney Barnett has just one album, so there isn't many options to start from  . To me its sounds like she's trying to be an early-days-PJ-Harvey.

[thetime]

Stories from the city, let England shake are pj Harvey most accessible albums. Both stunning albums.

She has a wealth of great material though, not been disappointed in any of her albums.

One of the best out there.

[lightning1000]

Just listened to parov Stelar. They just sound like chart dance music. Not for me at all. 

If you like pulp you'll like Richard Hawley. Courtney Barnett is really good like, hope she's in the barn.

PJ Harvey is great, but not really someone I'd consider to be a festival act. I'd much rather watch her in a theatre or academy venue 

[thetime]

12 minutes ago, lightning1000 said:

 

PJ Harvey is great, but not really someone I'd consider to be a festival act. I'd much rather watch her in a theatre or academy venue 

As long as she is on last it will be okay, don't want to have the same problems portishead had a few years ago. 

[McCallion]

Just been looking at the setlist from the first night of Bruce Springsteens US tour. 20 "The River" tracks and 14 "Greatest Hits" so there's hope for those who aren't fans of the album if he ends up at RW

[dentalplan]

23 hours ago, thetime said:

Stories from the city, let England shake are pj Harvey most accessible albums. Both stunning albums.

She has a wealth of great material though, not been disappointed in any of her albums.

One of the best out there.

For real?

[thetime]

42 minutes ago, dentalplan said:

For real?

Don't you think it is? 

[Tremousse]

1 hour ago, McCallion said:

Just been looking at the setlist from the first night of Bruce Springsteens US tour. 20 "The River" tracks and 14 "Greatest Hits" so there's hope for those who aren't fans of the album if he ends up at RW

A show of more than 3h30 !

[dentalplan]

19 minutes ago, thetime said:

Don't you think it is? 

No, probably least so. I'm still not sure what to think of it.