Austin City Limits has just released its 2012 lineup…and it almost immediately sold out. Hopefully you were one of the lucky ones that got their tickets in time during the email pre-sale because these passes didn’t even last long enough to go on sale to the general public Wednesday.
This year’s ACL will take place October 12-14 in Zilker Park, Austin, Tx. 2012 festival favorites Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, The Black Keys, Jack White, Florence+the Machine and more join the 130+ artist bill.
Full 2012 ACL lineup:
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Neil Young and Crazy Horse
The Black Keys
Jack White
Florence + The Machine
Big K.R.I.T.
AVICII
Weezer
Gotye
Kimbra
Punch Brothers
Kopecky Family Band
Bombay Bicycle Club
River City Extension
A-Trak
Quiet Corral
Trampled By Turtles
Wheeler Brothers
Patterson Hood
The Relatives
The Avett Brothers
Michael Kiwanuka
Space Capone
Iggy & The Stooges
The Staves
Oberhofer
Native Run
BASSNECTAR
Poliça
Nikki Lane
The Roots
Tennis
Quiet Company
The Shins
Zola Jesus
Infantree
Stars
Wild Child
La Vida Bohème
The Civil Wars
Black Lips
The Eastern Sea
M83
Los Campesinos!
The Dunwells
Tegan and Sara
Jovanotti
Kenny Vaughan Trio
Childish Gambino
Ben Howard
Justin Jones
Two Door Cinema Club
Ruthie Foster
Sonámbulo
Thievery Corporation
Freelance Whales
Royal Teeth
The Afghan Whigs
Civil Twilight
Noah Gunderson
Crystal Castles
The Whigs
The Aaron Ivey Band
Andrew Bird
Dev
The Mighty Sincere Voices
Gary Clark Jr.
The Lumineers
G.S.T.
Metric
Bad Books
Colorfeels
Band of Skulls
The Devil Makes Three
Lera Lynn
Esperanza Spalding
Asleep At The Wheel
Megan McCormick
Alabama Shakes
First Aid Kit
Shields Of Faith
Delta Spirit
Patrick Watson
Stapletones
M. Ward
LP
The Baylor Choir
Randy Rogers Band
Caveman
Disciples Of Joy
Die Antwoord
Lee Fields & The Expressions
Ralph’s World
Rufus Wainwright
Father John Misty
Orange Sherbet
NEEDTOBREATHE
Dry The River
Big Don
Big Gigantic
The Boxer Rebellion
Rocknoceros
Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra
Soul Rebels Brass Band
Hullabaloo
Steve Earle
Willis Earl Beal
Jambo
The War On Drugs
He’s My Brother, She’s My Sister
Peter DiStefano & Tor
Umphrey’s McGee
Kishi Bashi
The School of Rock
Barrington Levy
Deep Dark Woods
The Q Brothers
Old 97′s
Moon Duo
Snow White and the Huntsman’s June 1st release date will be here before you know it, but if you are like us then you will be pumped to catch a glance at 30+ new images, some behind the scenes. (see the gallery below)
And if you also happen to be a Florence + The Machine fan, then you should be doubly pumped up at checking out the new music video for “Breath of Life” , the first single from the Official Motion Picture Soundtrack – available for pre-order now.
In the epic action-adventure , Kristen Stewart (Twilight) plays the only person in the land fairer than the evil queen (Oscar® winner Charlize Theron) out to destroy her. But what the wicked ruler never imagined is that the young woman threatening her reign has been training in the art of war with a huntsman (Chris Hemsworth, Thor) dispatched to kill her. Sam Claflin (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) joins the cast as the prince long enchanted by Snow White’s beauty and power.
The breathtaking new vision of the legendary tale is from Joe Roth, the producer of Alice in Wonderland, producer Sam Mercer (The Sixth Sense) and acclaimed commercial director and state-of-the-art visualist Rupert Sanders.
The lineup for Lollapalooza 2012, slated for August 3rd through the 5th at Grant Park in Chicago, has been released check out the video and the full list below.
Tickets and more information is, of course, available at lollapalooza.com. You can also check out our experience recap and some photos from Lollzapalooza 2011 here.
FULL LOLLALPALOOZA 2012 LINEUP
Red Hot Chili Peppers The Black Keys
Black Sabbath
Jack White
Florence + The Machine
At The Drive-In
Avicii
The Shins
Justice
Passion Pit
Sigur Ros
The Weeknd
M83
Miike Snow
The Afghan Whigs
Bloc Party
Franz Ferdinand
Frank Ocean
J. Cole
Childish Gambino
Delta Spirit
Metric
The Temper Trap
Wale
Die Antwoord
Dawes
tUnE-yArDs
The Head & The Heart
The Big Pink
Twin Shadow
The Tallest Man on Earth
Toro Y Moi
Dr. Dog
Of Monsters and Men
Gary Clark Jr.
Alabama Shakes
The Gaslight Anthem
Amadou & Mariam
Band of Skulls
SBTRKT
Tame Impala
The Walkmen
JJ Grey & Mofro
FUN.
Neon Indian
Dum Dum Girls
Washed Out
Aloe Blacc
Trampled By Turtles
Bear in Heaven
Blind Pilot
Chairlift
The Black Angels
Yellow Ostrich
GIVERS
Poliça
Bombay Bicycle Club
Sharon Van Etten
White Rabbits
Doomtree
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
The Devil Makes Three
Oberhofer
The War on Drugs
Michael Kiwanuka
O Rappa
Bowerbirds
Orchard Lounge
Mona
The Growlers
Hey Rosetta!
JEFF the Brotherhood
Anamanaguchi
First Aid Kit
Wax
FIDLAR
JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound
Milo Greene
Los Jaivas
Kopecky Family Band
The Jezabels
LP
Yuna
Walk Off The Earth
Animal Kingdom
Dev
The Sheepdogs
The Dunwells
DJ Mel
Empires
Kevin Devine
Dry The River
Helena
Haley Reinhart
Imaginary Cities
Overdoz
Ambassadors
DJ Zebo
Chancellor Warhol
Laura Warshauer
Red Oblivion
PERRY’S
Bassnectar
Kaskade
Calvin Harris
NERO
Santigold
Knife Party
Zeds Dead
Big Gigantic
Skream & Benga
Little Dragon
Porter Robinson
Sub Focus
Madeon
Zedd
Paper Diamond
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs
Star Slinger
Nadastrom
DJ Nihal
The White Panda
SALVA
Kid Color
2012 is officially here, but as we look back at 2011 in entertainment, one thing really stands out…gingers ruled!!! Yes, 2011 was the year of the ginger. In music, television and film there were fiery red-heads at every turn, stealing our hearts. Without further ado, here are the top 10 gingers that ruled entertainment in 2011:
10. Jany Levy: Bringing cool back to the suburbs in “Suburgatory”
When ABC announced “Suburgatory” for its fall line-up, I admit I was underwhelmed. A single dad forces his teen to move from the city to the suburbs? Big whoop. But thanks to Jane Levy’s snarky wit as Tessa, “Suburgatory” has been a great addition to ABC’s comedy Wednesdays. A full season of the show was shortly ordered after its September debut. In 2011, Levy also had regular appearances on a cable series: “Shameless.” This rising star broke out in 2011 and I expect her career will only continue to grow.
9. Alex Trimble: Showing “Something Good Can Work”
Some might say their success is the luck of the Irish, but Irish band Two Door Cinema Club is making it through hard work. Fronted by ginger Alex Trimble, this band has been hard at work trying to make it in the states. Their catchy album Tourist History came out in 2010, but it wasn’t until 2011 that America began to realize just how great these pop rock gems were. In 2011, TDCC found several of their songs on American radio, in TV shows and on plenty of iPods. The boys were also busy touring and were invited to major festival events such as Coachella and Lollapalooza. In 2011, they’ll work on putting out their follow-up album.
8. Connie Britton: Even ‘death’ can’t damper her spirit
Connie Britton’s red locks keep the 44-year-old actress looking as young. In 2011, Connie Britton wrapped production on “Friday Night Lights,” but the talented actress quickly found her home on the new FX series “American Horror Story.” Despite some ups and downs with the writing and the plot, Britton was one of the main reasons to tune in each week. Her brain eating scene was one of the most talked about moments of the fall line-up. Though the show will have a new cast next season, we look forward to seeing what new projects Britton finds in 2012.
7. Mystique: Learning to embrace her true color, while kicking-ass
In “X-Men: First Class,” shapeshifter mutant Mystique spends half the movie blonde and trying to fit in with the humans. But the X-men stories are all about equality and acceptance of who you are. So when Mystique embraces her blue bod and red hair, that’s when she really begins to kick ass. This reboot of the franchise was not only a great movie, but a great reimagining of the Mystique character.
6. Maurice from “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”: Proving creatures with brains come in all shapes & sizes
“Rise of the Planet of the Apes” featured some spectacular characters that really tugged out our heartstrings. There was none we loved more than Maurice: The Orangutan. Maurice’s friendship with Caesar is instrumental to the storyline. He also shows the audience that even without the boost of drugs, he’s a pretty smart guy. Maurice’s name is in homage to actor Maurice Evans, who played the orangutan Dr. Zaius in the vintage films.
5. Amy Pond: “Well it’s complicated a long time ago tomorrow”
Poor Amelia Pond. She’s had a tough and very complicated life and yet has the most spectacular attitude through it all. Then the arrival of the Doctor in her youth only made things even more complicated with the added timey wimey stuff. Though she wouldn’t have it any other way. In 2011, this companion of the Doctor confronted some of the most terrible foes (The Silence, Hitler). She was also kidnapped in one of the most unusual kidnappings to date — completely unaware that she was kidnapped, unaware that she was pregnant and unaware of where she was. Fortunately, the Doctor and Mr. Pond were able track her down (of course, they had to kill her sweet, intelligent duplicate first) and save her. Then Amy had her child abducted from her in a similar manner and within seconds was introduced to that same child as a grownup. It’s quite a lot for one person to take in, but again Amy has the most spectacular attitude. She’s also one of the Doctor’s boldest companions to date and has even been able to teach the old timelord a thing or two about life and family. Plus, she’s awesome by default because she has Rory, the Last Centurion.
4. Tintin: Taking moviegoers on a comical adventure
Herge’s beloved comic story about the androgynous adventurer Tintin found its way to the big screen this year. The inquisitive ginger found himself swept away on a search for treasure with a drunken sailor. It was a fun adventure tale with some beautiful animation. The story was tight — and how could it not be with Peter Jackson, Steven Spielberg, Steven Moffat and other entertainments greats working on it? It also had one action sequence sure to make Indiana Jones envious. Tintin makes for a smart, inquisitive role model and we’re hoping to see more of his adventures on the big screen.
3. Emma Stone: Showing that change begins with a whisper
I really want to hate Emma because I’m jealous that she is dating my future husband Andrew Garfield. But then I remember reality…I never stood a chance with Garfield and try as I might to hate her, Emma is smart, funny and I have yet to hate a film that’s she’s been in (fingers crossed that this continues to be true with the Spider-man reboot). In 2011, Emma continued to have a great year. She starred in the Oscar-worthy “The Help,” which also featured fellow gingers Bryce Dallas Howard and Jessica Chastain. “The Help” was a bit more serious than Emma’s other works, but we still were glad that she gave us two comedies this year: “Crazy, Stupid, Love” and “Friends with Benefits.” Emma’s a natural blonde, and 2012 will return her to that color, but for now, we’ve enjoyed her run as a redhead.
2. Florence Welsh of Florence + The Machine: Getting hit by happiness
It seems like you couldn’t turn a corner without hearing a song by Florence and the Machine. The beautiful songstress and her band hypnotized audiences with a flawless performance on SNL. Then their new album Ceremonials was released to critical and commercial success. This woman has a voice that an angel would be jealous of and if you missed one of her many live performances in 2011, make sure you don’t miss out in 2012.
1. The Weasleys: A whole family of awesome
We couldn’t choose just one member from this whole family of gingers. To put it simply, all of the Weasleys rule. Bill helped our trio of heroes find a temporary home on the run. Ginny finally took some action. The twins made us laugh…and cry. Ron will always be our king. Plus, he finally got to snog Hermione in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2. And the Weasley parents showed us why we should always respect our elders. Case in point: “Not my daughter, you Bitch!” Oh, Molly. We really realized just how much we loved thee. Yes, the Weasley clan really ruled in spectacular fashion in 2011, but it was with great sadness that we also had to say goodbye to this family as their chapter in film history officially came to a close. In fifty years, we’ll still be watching the Weasley family kicking ass and our families will ask, “After all this time?” The answer will, of course, be “Always.”
Did we leave off your favorite ginger? Share your favorite redheads in the comments!
The magic of the holiday season engulfed the Midland Monday night in Kansas City as dulcet sounds filled the air. No, there wasn’t a choir of angels singing heralds about the season, but the voice of Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine might be the closest thing to an angels voice that anyone could hope to hear. Sprinkle in opening acts Cowboy Indian Bear and Two Door Cinema Club and you have yourself a concert that’s the best Christmas present ever.
This was the first night in a three-part holiday concert series put on by 96.5 the Buzz in Kansas City at the Midland. It was also the first time Florence+the Machine would be performing in Kansas City. Unsurprisingly, it sold out in a blink of an eye. For local band Cowboy Indian Bear this was a huge opportunity. For any lesser band, nerves would have been enough to make the set a mess, but Cowboy Indian Bear smilingly delivered their lovely tunes with grace. Their group percussion bits were explosive and energetic. Their multi-part harmonies lovely and a great compliment for what was to come later in the night. They undoubtably won over many fans, but know this: there were some sound and feedback issues that detracted slightly from the overall product. So do yourself a favor and catch the band’s live show again. If you can believe it, it gets even better.
Two Door Cinema Club was up next with upbeat pop rock that that is impossible not dance to — they were great openers that really got the crowd amped up. The band played all of Tourist History as well as two b-sides. Of course Kansas City was all over the radio singles, but I was happy to see plenty of lips moving along to some of the rarer tracks. There was not a dull moment to their set between the lyrics and the blazing drumbeats. It was easy to become engulfed in the heart-wrenching lyrics that were sung so smoothly you wouldn’t have realized what tongue twisters they actually were until you attempted to sing along. I’m already aching for more new music and another show from this entertaining Irish act.
Two Door Cinema Club Set List:
Cigarettes in the Theatre
Undercover Martyn
Do You Want It All
This Is the Life
Kids
Something Good Can Work
Costume Party
You’re Not Stubborn
Eat That Up
What You Know
Come Back Home
I Can Talk
A curtain came down while the stage transitioned for Florence+the Machine. We’ve already been waiting ages for F+TM’s first KC appearance, but it seemed as though this wait for the curtain to rise was lasting eons (as opposed to a brief 15 minutes). KC seemed ready to burst with anticipation; who could guess that the curtain was but a gate to one of the most ethereal performances of the year? When the curtain did rise, a backup choir, harp, drums and keys circled around Florence Welch, who stood with her head bowed before lifting her eyes up to the sky and beginning to sing. She was stunning in every aspect and commanded the attention of the audience during her whispering verses. It was shockingly explosive when she burst in the choruses — never have I seen such dynamic versatility. Even frequent microphone problems couldn’t damper the excellence of the performance. The woman almost seemed to be floating — exuberantly high on the energy of the audience and her love of music. Her backing band never tried to overstep her spotlight, instead bending to her conducting arm movements and shaping themselves into her perfect compliment. This was a perfect first performance in Kansas City and hopefully it won’t be the last.
PERRY’S
