I have discussed the subject of indie rock's reign as the dominant genre of "rock n roll." And yet still this list of groups performing at the annual Treasury Island music fest amazes me. Who the hell are these bands? Has anyone heard of them?
I do know who their fans are. I went to the Mission district a few weeks ago. It was like an American Apparel ad. So many skinny jeans! So much ironic detachment and cool! Anywho, if someone can recommend any of these bands, please do. The festival takes place on my birthday.
The Treasure Island Music Festival announced its lineup for the two day festival on Oct. 15 and Oct 16.
The first day's acts, which as SFist so correctly points out, tends to lean a bit towards the electronic/techno side.
The acts are:
- Empire of the Sun - Cut Copy - Death From Above 1979 - Chromeo - Dizzee Rascal - Flying Lotus - Buraka Som Sistema - Battles - The Naked & Famous - YACHT - Shabazz Palaces - Aloe Blacc - Geographer
Sunday the festival will return with more rock acts, including headliners Death Cab for Cutie and Empire of the Sun.
The acts for Sunday are:
- Death Cab For Cutie - Explosions in the Sky - Beach House - The Hold Steady - Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks - Friendly Fires - St. Vincent - The Head and The Heart - Wild Beasts - Warpaint - The Antlers - Thee Oh Sees - Weekend
2 comments:
don't know much about them, but the hold steady have my friend from memphis, who plays bass for the fuzz when he's in town, playing gtr(he's a hot shot)
I can't think of a better endorsement for The Fuz than the guitarist in another band just plays bass in yours. Pretty bad ass!
But I'm glad you're as clueless as me when it comes to the Indy world. It seems like a fey, self conscious genre with faceless and forgettable bands. Antler? Really?
Too many grad students in skinny jeans and sock hats. A little bit of testosterone would go along way.
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