Here are a dozen artists I’d make a play for at ACL if I was going:
Chromeo
The duo know how to bring the funk, and stay classy while doing so. They might bring out a famous friend or two to join in on the jam like they did at Coachella and I wouldn’t wanna miss that.
Chromeo – When the Night Falls (Breakbot Remix)
Pretty Lights
As I witnessed at Identify Festival in San Diego, if you like to dance dirty or trip to insane visuals Pretty Lights is your man.
Pretty Lights – I Can See it in Your Face
Pretty Lights – I Can See it in Your Face
Cut Copy
Hands down the most fun performance at Coachella this year and they closed Pacific Festival with a raging dance party.
Cut Copy – Lights & Music (Boys Noize Happy Birthday Remix)
Cut Copy – Lights & Music (Boys Noize Happy Birthday Remix)
Empire of the Sun
Talk about exhibitionists! If their performance at the Music Box or at Coachella are any indication, EOTS will bring their grandiose setup to ACL and take you to another planet.
Empire of the Sun – Standing on the Shore (Cassian Remix)
Empire of the Sun – Standing on the Shore (Cassian Remix)
Broken Social Scene
One of my favorite shows from 2010; BSS are magical live. They might be taking an indefinite hiatus soon because they announced that their performance at FYF would be the last in LA for a long time. I I wouldn’t miss them for the world.
Broken Social Scene – Meet Me in the Basement
Broken Social Scene – Meet Me in the Basement
Foster the People
After catching their free show at the Echo before their Coachella debut, I predicted FTP were going to blow up. They did (proof was the sardine packed tent), and they are so much fun life.
Foster the People – Pumped Up Kicks (Gigamesh Remix)
Foster the People – Pumped Up Kicks (Gigamesh Remix)
Cults
Cults is a closed venue type of band. While I thought their show at the Echo was fantastic, their set at FYF was great but not amazing. I’d like to give them another chance at an outdoor setting.
Cults – Go Outside (Menahan Street Band Remix)
Cults – Go Outside (Menahan Street Band Remix)
Theophilus London
His energy far exceeded the intimate Purple Room at the Standard Hotel last year and he’s sure to pump you up.
Theophilus London – Why Even Try (RAC Remix)
Theophilus London – Why Even Try (RAC Remix)
Arcade Fire
A surreal experience at Coachella. Wouldn’t miss them.
Arcade Fire – No Cars Go (Live)
Arcade Fire – No Cars Go (Live)
The Antlers
Caught them last year and were surprised how tight and great they sounded despite the chaos that was Make Music Pasadena.
The Antlers – Every Night My Teeth Are Falling Out
The Antlers – Every Night My Teeth Are Falling Out
Fleet Foxes
Probably one of the best live bands right now. Their musical talent is insane and I was floored at the number of interchanging intstruments.
Fleet Foxes – Mykonos
Fleet Foxes – Mykonos
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
I value my concert companions opinions so when they say DEJJ is solid live, I believe them.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. – Simple Girl
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. – Simple Girl
Stevie Wonder
He’s a legend.
Stevie Wonder – Do I Do (U-Tern Remix)
Stevie Wonder – Do I Do (U-Tern Remix)
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