Riot Fest 2021 (September 17-19, Chicago IL) Tour • Page 118

But Carly hasn't made herself a meme? She's put out pop bangers her whole career and has never embraced the meme status. I just don't think that category applies to her at all.

 

Ok this wasn’t the kind of flack I was expecting— but it’s fair. I know she’s definitely taken seriously among pop fans. I guess where I was coming from is that typical Riot Fest attendees might consider seeing her ironically or out of curiosity.

 

Also I came to this idea after seeing how low she was booked on festival lineups in 2018 and 2019. It makes me think her standard asking fee is lower than you would expect from a household name artist. If I’m wrong about that, then my whole idea is moot and she’s probably bigger than riot fest would want to book.

 

We have a better chance of getting Halsey based on her love for punk than Carly

 

Honestly that would make MGK’s set a lot better too

 

In terms of a meme act this year...(and he is the literal embodiment of one), what about Rick Astley?

 

I mean, yeah that seems like something riot fest would do

 

NOFX dropped off PRB and are being replaced by Descendents. I don't think Descendents would play since they played RF but I assume NOFX is still in play for this based on their reasoning for dropping

 

Yeah, I'd say they're still in play. Feels more like a reaction to them being on that specific festival. I totally understand the reaction from fans (or non-fans, as it were) and I'm glad the band is making that decision. Feels like the smart, responsible one across the board,

 

For sure, Larry Arms moved to Friday as well, which I'm extremely tempted to just go Friday and maybe Saturday now. The whole weekend might be tough to pull off especially after Riot the week before lol

 

Yeah, I was shocked when I saw they were headlining a day in Vegas. I guess it was too soon.

 

I would love to see Carly Rae Jepsen anywhere. Big fan of hers.

But speaking of meme acts, I would be down for 100 gecs

 

I wouldn't put 100 Gecs in the meme act category either, but I'd definitely be excited to see them.

Riot Fest will probably never outdo the meme act level of booking The Pizza Underground.

 

Laura is into something here

 

cant tell if she is just goofin around having fun, or working herself (and now us) into a shoot.

 

Holy shit

 

Without knowing how frequently Tim likes tweets about him and/or OpIvy there's no real way of knowing but... I think she's just messing around.

But fuck it. I'll bite.

 

Orville Peck & Future Islands would be interesting, but I doubt either are playing Riot... just glad to see more names playing shows in 2021

 

100 Gecs and Big Thief would be great

 

I'm guessing we see zero crossover, but I'd be down for any of the above just mentioned.

 

This is exactly what I was talking about when I said Carly Rae Jepsen is billed way low at other festivals. That’s why I could see her closing out a side stage at riot fest and not breaking the bank

 

Sorry Lloyd Christmas, I'm saying there's no chance

I'm guessing Lolla or Pitchfork has her booked already anyways

 

You’re probably right. I’m definitely not expecting it, just think it would be cool

 

New Descendants record out in July! I know they played 2019, but with COVID, I'd say all lineup rotation hopes go out the window.