I'm curious as to what electronic acts they would have this year...

3/28/2012 1:43:01 PM

I've heard three of what I assume will be six acts for the main stage. Malkmus isn't one of the three, but would make sense as a third on one of the nights.

3/28/2012 2:00:18 PM

^Yeah, I could see Malk opening for one of the main headliners. Like Big Local Band>Malkmus>Main Headliner on Saturday. That'd make sense.

3/28/2012 2:24:17 PM

I hope a big local band doesn't break up before the fest again.

We all know how that went down.

3/28/2012 2:27:34 PM

God damnit now i have to pay 110 just because i have to see Sunn O))) even though i can't stand that fucking band

I'm Krallum and I approved this message.

3/28/2012 9:50:30 PM

^I don't follow

Hopscotch 2012 got dat income tax swag

3/29/2012 11:35:29 AM

Quote :

"I know that they wanted to focus on getting more electronic acts this year. or at least this is what I was told."

god damnit.

anybody want to buy two?

4/3/2012 11:59:21 AM

I saw Floostradamus a few years back at Duke University opening up for Ghostland Observatory and they were fairly rad. Looking forward to their set @ Hopscotch2012

4/3/2012 2:32:05 PM

Some other local dude playing whose name is out there, but I've since forgotten it.

Good post.

4/3/2012 11:37:26 PM

Just checked out Flosstradamus today since that announcement, pretty good shit. I'm sure that show will be a lot of fun.

4/3/2012 11:38:19 PM

Flaw-strad-a-muss

Flosstradadamuss

Yeah, it would be good if I were 21-ish and went to Duke or something. Otherwise, I'm not buying it...

4/5/2012 1:17:36 AM

Deer Tick, Heartless Bastards.
'bout 90-ish some percent certain on both.

[Edited on April 6, 2012 at 11:49 AM. Reason : k]

4/6/2012 11:46:19 AM

Dude from Real Estate who does Ducktails said last night that Ducktails will be at Hopscotch

4/7/2012 11:57:39 AM

Alright, now we're getting somewhere. First positive I've heard, so let's see how it plays out.

Also, I don't hate Deer Tick, but dude's voice cannot be tolerated past like 1-2 songs.

4/7/2012 3:26:09 PM

Screaming Females.

4/7/2012 9:51:08 PM

Dirty Projectors I could see. I also posted a video of this chick Emily Wells in Music 2012, and I could see her coming down as well. I think they do a lot of "up and comings" for Hopscotch, it feels like...

4/9/2012 2:26:01 PM

I wonder if Wilco is the main headliner since they seemed to be booked last year before backing out last-minute, leading Hopscotch to The Flaming Lips. I'd be happy with that despite how unsurprising it'd be.

4/10/2012 10:11:44 AM

I'd like to say I really hope not, but I'm not sure that City Plaza shows even matter at this point...

4/10/2012 10:13:55 AM

Way, way into these Matthew E. White tracks Hopscotch posted yesterday, especially "Brazos." I'd never heard of that guy before yesterday (although I have heard of Fight the Big Bull and went to one of those Sounds of the South shows in Durham a year or two ago), it's awesome stuff. That show will probably be epic.

4/14/2012 12:21:48 PM

^ that shit is fantastic.

hearing about that and Ducktails pique my interest again.

4/14/2012 1:42:20 PM

definitely see matthew e. white being the "rhys chatham" performance of thursday night this year. penciling that into the schedule for sure.

4/15/2012 1:38:41 PM

Just listened to this guy, and I can dig it. I was all like, "wow, a 10 minute song that's not Earth or Sun O)))..."

4/15/2012 5:48:39 PM

Wouldn't be too surprised if Tame Impala got a city plaza spot, or at least are on the list.

4/17/2012 12:33:03 AM

So hot chip is indeed playing...

4/17/2012 4:04:05 PM

is that true?

4/17/2012 5:06:01 PM

Chris Gaines has been confirmed as the Saturday night headliner.

4/17/2012 5:09:18 PM

Chris Gaines London has been confirmed as the Saturday night headliner.

4/17/2012 5:19:18 PM

FUCK YES!

4/17/2012 5:25:44 PM

Yes, Hot Chip is playing.

4/17/2012 6:35:01 PM

THEE OH SEES

YESSSSSSSSSSSS

4/17/2012 10:54:53 PM

bad brains?

4/17/2012 11:14:00 PM

If you know anything else please post before 12. Not going unless VIP. Oh sees considered a plus.

4/17/2012 11:39:45 PM

tell us moar

4/17/2012 11:44:56 PM

4/18/2012 12:00:26 AM

would love to know how much of their budget went towards The Roots

was hoping for Wye Oak

using a bunch of local bands as crutches

still not as good of a lineup as the first one

stoked regardless

4/18/2012 12:05:07 AM

Oh cool, The Jesus and Mary Chain + 100 bands I've seen before.

4/18/2012 12:05:54 AM

meh

4/18/2012 12:05:56 AM

what's up with the undercard? yikes

4/18/2012 12:06:10 AM

If only it were Yellowcard, amirite?!?

4/18/2012 12:07:10 AM

Yeah, the undercard sure makes it look like they blew the entire budget on the Roots. I don't get expanding it to 175 bands if this was going to be the result. Should still be a good time, though.

I've heard of like ten bands after line 5.

[Edited on April 18, 2012 at 12:09 AM. Reason : .]

4/18/2012 12:08:03 AM

Interesting. Not as good as year one, I agree, but I'm still stoked.

4/18/2012 12:10:40 AM

It's still a decent lineup, especially for Raleigh. That being said, I'm not particularly sad that this coincides with me being super duper broke and unable to buy a pair of VIPs.

4/18/2012 12:12:35 AM

I is excite

4/18/2012 12:12:36 AM

i can't go, but it looks better than last year to me.

i would LOVE to see the jesus and mary chain.

also, built to spill, yo la tengo, lambchop, ducktails, damien jurado, mountain goats, megafaun, wye oak.


but yeh, other than those, there's not much else

[Edited on April 18, 2012 at 12:14 AM. Reason : g]

4/18/2012 12:13:26 AM

Yeah pass.

4/18/2012 12:13:43 AM

Fucking STOKED on Built to Spill, though.

4/18/2012 12:13:55 AM

^^ this brings me great relief. now get the fuck out of the thread

4/18/2012 12:14:09 AM

even though I've seen them a trillion times I am a bit sad that Future Islands aren't a part of it this year

was hoping it was going to be a "we're going to play it every year no matter what" type of deal

especially odd considering their bros Wye Oak and Dan Deacon are playing it

4/18/2012 12:14:47 AM

Quote :

"On Friday, Sept. 7, two rock legends, The Jesus and Mary Chain and Built to Spill, will be joined by dynamic opener Zammuto. And on Saturday, Sept. 8, possibly the best live crew not only in hip-hop but all of music, The Roots, headline with New York disco force Escort and local soul project Shirlette and the Dynamite Brothers supporting."

4/18/2012 12:15:22 AM

Was wrong on all bands except 1 I think. Will explain how I tried to derive later but seriously...

4/18/2012 12:17:28 AM