Sasquatch 2008 Initial Line-Up Revealed

Here's whom to expect: *R.E.M., Modest Mouse, The Cure, Death Cab For Cutie, The Flaming Lips, Michael Franti & Spearhead, MIA, Built To Spill, Tegan & Sara, Flight Of The Conchords, The Blakes, The Hives, The Cops, Cold War Kids, The New Pornographers, The National, Beirut, Dengue Fever, Fleet Foxes, The Breeders, Okkervil River, Throw Me The Statue, Kinski, The Cave Singers, Battles, Jamie Lidell, Ghostland Observatory, The Mars Volta, Mates Of State, Blue Scholars, Say Hi, Dyme Def, Siberian, Ozomatli.*

Thanks for the heads-up, SMF!

Learn more about the US festival here.

MP3: Death Cab For Cutie - Wait

Is The US Finally Embracing Festivals?

With the recent annoucement that Coachella has sold out (2 months in advance!), a highly impressive line-up at this year's Sasquatch! Festival, and now some news that Bonnaroo has very very limited tickets available (that will probably be all gone by the beginning of March), it seems as if Americans have finally started to welcome 'musical jamborees'.

Of course, one reason for the increased ticket sales could be the amazing line-ups this year (The Police, Arcade Fire, Bjork, reunions of Jesus & The Mary Chain, Rage Against The Machine, etc), but another could be the whole 'bang for your buck' adage. While Police tickets are running $50-$200+ each on their respective tour spots, Bonnaroo (which will feature Sting, Stewart and Andy) ticket prices range from $150-$215 depending on time of purchase and include a bevy of other bands in addition to the 'Roxanne' hitmakers.

Americans, will you be headed west/south this spring for any of the aforementioned mass gatherings?

Europeans, how are we doing? Would you still rather be at T In The Park?

MP3: The Jesus & Mary Chain - Snakedriver

Sasquatch, Anyone?

So, if you haven't already heard, Coachella is all sold out. But not to fret, Washington (state)'s very own Sasquatch! Festival announced the heavy hitters on its bill today and it's quite impressive!

So far they've got: Björk, The Arcade Fire, Beastie Boys, Interpol, M.I.A., Spoon, The Hold Steady, Grizzly Bear, Neko Case, The Thermals, The Blow, Loney, Dear, The Black Angels, Electrelane, Manu Chao, Mirah, & Bad Brains with more to be announced!

Sasquatch! Music Festival will celebrate its sixth year over Memorial Day Weekend May 26th/27th at the Gorge Ampitheatre in George, Washington. Book your flights now!!

In related news, Bjork's new album, Totempole, will officially see the light of day the first week of May!

MP3: Bjork - Joga