heartsink Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 10 minutes ago, gfa said: The Cure headlined in 2012... the difference since then is crazy lineup wise its a pretty different festival. Pulp are britpop also so they could still do it as it would be as a comeback too. The Strokes are a similar demographic without a doubt (just a bit aged) and if they hadn't played APE last year i'd lean more towards them but they do a show every few years here so i reckon they are out the running until next year or possibly 2022 - unless the album is crazy or something 😂😂😂 your gold you mate 1) put your demographic argument in the bin your telling us it’s changed which it has, I’ve seen it been every year since 07 but come on! Your argument is strokes cant headline and you show us two posters to compare with the most recent one having kings of Leon and fall out boy headlining which we’re in turn reaching high popularity when strokes were log off for abit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-K1D Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, Dan Wilcox said: Oh shit did I say MCR? Must've been autocorrect. The Beatles // LG // Tenacious D Nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.gibbard Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 5 minutes ago, Dan Wilcox said: Oh shit did I say MCR? Must've been autocorrect. Stormzy // LG // RATM That's pretty decent. Though I need to listen to more RATM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wro_lap Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 If this means Stormzy, RATM and M*R are all ruled out... I'm calling Chili Peppers, as the one credible band left from that list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsink Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 Fuckkk id love it to be RATM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenG92 Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 RATM would be an instant day ticket, hands down the best gig of my entire life when they did Download 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ob123 Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 I have no idea what to believe anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfa Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, heartsink said: 😂😂😂 your gold you mate 1) put your demographic argument in the bin your telling us it’s changed which it has, I’ve seen it been every year since 07 but come on! Your argument is strokes cant headline and you show us two posters to compare with the most recent one having kings of Leon and fall out boy headlining which we’re in turn reaching high popularity when strokes were log off for abit 1. Never said they couldn't headline: 11 minutes ago, gfa said: I was saying you were out of touch for comparing the Strokes headlining to the Cure still being able to headline 8 years. Its not a fair comparison at all, The Cure played back when indie/rock was at its heights and the festival was basically only about it, the only major slots not devoted to it that year were Justice R1 headliner and Odd Future 6th down. -- "As has been mentioned previously, if The Cure can headline Reading/Leeds recently who peaked in the 80s then The Strokes can still get booked and headline and will be a success." 2. Look at their touring history, they leave gaps. BST was a four year gap and sold from I heard awfully (£2.50 tickets etc) 3. I fucking love the Strokes they are my favourite band, but literally none of my friends give a shit about them, not remotely as much as Arctics, Kasabian, Liam Gallagher etc and that seems to be the consensus from most others around the age of 20 on the forums really. Unless you were going since you were about 10, going since 07 makes you like 30 now which makes you far from the demographic. 4. You just need to look at the strokes' APE day to see that they appeal to a different crowd to what Reading does. Compare it to the undercard for Kasabian this summer maybe. 5. The Strokes peaked over 10 years before FoB did and KoL peaked about 6 years after the Strokes. They have big songs but not nearly as well known as Sex on Fire for instance. FoB still release tons of albums now and get radio airplay, they are still on the rise as shown by their reading placements. Edited January 31, 2020 by gfa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.gibbard Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 If RATM are there, could that also mean RTJ might be there (Zack De La Rocha has collaborated with them a few times)? Maybe? Please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ob123 Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 Are BMTH booked? @Dan Wilcox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The All Round Ball :| Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 I really hope RATM isnt just being thrown around to pull on my heart strings man haha! Honestly would be worth the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenG92 Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 16 minutes ago, gfa said: Makes sense I guess as the emo/punky headliner has become a thing recently with FoB/Panic and then 21p last year. Shame but ah well I literally beg - would make sense, Strokes are quite Southern right? Quite Southern in what sense? You know The Strokes are American right? 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfrancis1989 Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 14 minutes ago, Dan Wilcox said: Oh shit did I say MCR? Must've been autocorrect. Stormzy // LG // RATM Glad I bought tickets to Stormzys tour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKOCF Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 1 minute ago, j.gibbard said: If RATM are there, could that also mean RTJ might be there (Zack De La Rocha has collaborated with them a few times)? Maybe? Please? Run the Jewels -> Idles -> BMTH -> RATM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Properbigfan Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 It must be travis and Liam co headlining. unless they pull another American artist. Weeknd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichacu Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 Just now, BenG92 said: Quite Southern in what sense? You know The Strokes are American right? 😂 even in the American sense they're not southern aha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wro_lap Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 Travis/BMTH Biffy/Liam RHCP Would be a strong set. Not sure they'd get back both of those 2016 headliners in the same year though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.gibbard Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, TKOCF said: Run the Jewels -> Idles -> BMTH -> RATM That would be awesome if so, Idles are great as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfa Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, BenG92 said: Quite Southern in what sense? You know The Strokes are American right? 😂 Not entirely sure what I meant by that honestly - I guess I mean their refined sound and like accents etc, Liam G would close leeds anyway no questions asked, but i was saying they would suit closing Reading better I guess. And i know they are american haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wro_lap Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 1 minute ago, syc1818 said: I prayyyy my new work lets me have time off for reading Reading festival, or reading the last few pages of this thread?😄 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfa Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 1 minute ago, wro_lap said: Travis/BMTH Biffy/Liam RHCP Would be a strong set. Not sure they'd get back both of those 2016 headliners in the same year though. Most people who went in 2016 aren't going anymore. FoB returned in 2018 too so I don't think its much of an issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wro_lap Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 Just now, gfa said: Most people who went in 2016 aren't going anymore. FoB returned in 2018 too so I don't think its much of an issue yeah, I do get that, although repeating two from the same year at the same time would look to some like clutching at straws. i'd be delighted with it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr0paneNightm4re Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, wro_lap said: Travis/BMTH Biffy/Liam RHCP Would be a strong set. Not sure they'd get back both of those 2016 headliners in the same year though. Edited January 31, 2020 by Pr0paneNightm4re Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jericode Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 Just now, Pr0paneNightm4re said: RHCP were 2015 No, they were 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wro_lap Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, Pr0paneNightm4re said: RHCP were 2015 they weren't. source: I was there😄 Edited January 31, 2020 by wro_lap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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