Arcade Fire 2: Arcade Harder

[MissVelvetDress_75]

you are welcome.

 

[bono_212]

Cool video, even if I don't understand what the hell happened

 

[BoMac]

I figured it's some sort of metaphor for living in the suburbs (obviously). I know this was filmed in Austin or Houston. Not sure what the military is doing there, but maybe that's to keep Impy away?

 

[martha]

Not sure what the military is doing there, but maybe that's to keep Impy away?

Then they've succeeded.

 

[Canadiens1131]

I haven't seen these guys live in ages, or at least it feels like it. My last shows were two album preview church shows and two arena shows form 2005

 

[IWasBored]

i forget what song i heard on the radio this morning, but i was pretty disappointed. they're the arcade fire, goddammit. they're not supposed to be able to put out boring songs.

 

[BoMac]

Uh...okay.

 

[BoMac]

I haven't seen these guys live in ages, or at least it feels like it. My last shows were two album preview church shows and two arena shows form 2005

They'll be touring in April or May, I'm certain of that. And Montreal will definitely be on the itinerary, as they only played once last year, and that was a festival show.

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

Uh...okay.

I second this..

 

[corianderstem]

Pitchfork: Hear John Legend & the Roots Cover Arcade Fire

I dig it.

 

[BoMac]

I like it, too.

 

[MissVelvetDress_75]

I love John Legend as well as the Roots. Great cover.

 

[IWasBored]

i don't even remember posting that. nor do i remember what i may have been refering to, so there's no chance of any explanation.

 

[u2popmofo]

According to the local indie station here, Arcade Fire are supposed to be touring with Portishead in 2011. No word on where or when yet (probably Europe though).

I'll tell you this much, if that bill were to come here, I wout absolutely flip out.

 

[Joey788]

The music website I write for heard about that as well. We got a bit of an update through Geoff Barrow's twitter.

Update: Arcade Fire to play with Portishead ? Consequence of Sound

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

Oh.

 

[Moonlit_Angel]

Pitchfork: Hear John Legend & the Roots Cover Arcade Fire

I dig it.

That was really, really good stuff . I liked it.

From the "Random Music Thread"...

I think that The Suburbs has three stellar tracks: Sprawl II, We Used to Wait, and Ready to Start. I would begin with them.

Just wanted to say I've listened to these songs, and I like these as well. Particularly "Ready To Start", I love the way that one opens, and it got me dancing in my chair. And I like the '80s feel of the songs, too. So now I'm off to check out the rest of the album. Thanks again for the recommendation .

Angela

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

Angela,

It's a brillant album! And to see them live is mind blowing and emotional!

Get their other albums: Funeral and Neon Bible.

 

[LDM007]

Hey... could someone tell me what recent issue of Rolling Stone has a pretty large article on the Arcade Fire? I have the past issues at my house and can't seem to find it.

 

[BoMac]

From their Twitter feed. Could a NA tour announcement be far off? I hope it happens soon!

Chicago date! 4/25 @ UIC Pavilion with The National. Pre Sale starts 1/20 @ 10AM CST, General sale 1/22 @ 11AM CST www.arcadefire.com/shows

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

From their Twitter feed. Could a NA tour announcement be far off? I hope so!

omg! I saw that tweet too!


I sure damn hope so.. and I like The National!

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

Could a NA tour announcement be far off? I hope so!

You hope a tour announcement is far off?

What could the band have possibly done in the last 24 hours to get you to turn on them?

 

[BoMac]

You hope a tour announcement is far off?

What could the band have possibly done in the last 24 hours to get you to turn on them?

Damnit.

Fixed. My excitement at seeing that tweet got the better of me.

 

[BoMac]

Slightly more info in this press release. Looks like The National will be on for a few shows at least. Please let this happen in my geographical area. Please.

JUST ANNOUNCED | Arcade Fire plus very special guest The National at The UIC Pavilion on April 25!
by Jam Productions, Ltd on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 3:04pm

ARCADE FIRE
Plus Very Special Guests
The National

April 25 at 7:30pm
The UIC Pavilion in Chicago

Arcade Fire’s long-awaited Chicago headline date has just been announced, and is one of just a handful of cities where The National will be appearing as very special guests. Their latest studio release, The Suburbs, has earned universal accolades and debuted at the # 1 position on Billboard’s Top Albums chart.

Tickets on Sale Saturday, January 22 at 11:00am

Tickets $51.00 (reserved plus general admission main floor) will be available at The UIC Pavilion box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge-by-phone call 800-745-3000. To order online, visit Ticketmaster.com. Each ticket purchased includes a donation to Partners In Health, dedicated for over 20 years to health and social justice.

The UIC Pavilion is located on the Chicago campus of the University of Illinois, on the corner of Harrison & Racine, just minutes from downtown and easily accessible from Interstates 90, 94 and 290.

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

please hurry up and announce those other dates!!!!!!!I will fly to a city to see this especially with the National.

 

[nielsgov]

The National + Arcade Fire is a pretty big win.

 

[bono_212]

So The National ARE coming back to Chicago, but as an opener? I really want to see them at their own gig, but obviously, this is an acceptable alternative.

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

AF is playing New Orleans Jazz Fest on May 6th!

Jazz Fest 2011

 

[BoMac]

A second Chicago date, on April 24, has been added. The pre-sale took place earlier, not sure if it's still going on.

 

[BoMac]

And then there's this....

Arcade Fire To Play London Hyde Park Gig This Summer? - Stereoboard UK