Mack_Again
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U2 feat Mac Demarco.....?
https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2017/0703/887471-bono-the-chainsmokers/
So it looks like the Chainsmokers worked with U2 at some point recently. They say they have no idea if the stuff will be used, so they probably haven't had the biggest influence, but it's still interesting.
Quite a curveball when compared to Thomas, Barlow & Lillywhite, and the reports of the new tunes sounding like guitar heavy rockers. Maybe they just remixed a tune - or, I can imagine them having a little bit of presence on a song like "The Best Thing', sort of like Will.I.Am doing synths on 'Magnificent', despite it being produced by Eno, Lanois, & Lillywhite.
What's the lesser of two evils? Dad rock mode or relevance deprivation syndrome? They should just be themselves and release whatever they want. If it comes across as being dad rock (whatever that is) then who cares. Not sure why it's that hard for them.
Grammy-winning dance act The Chainsmokers
In this article the best quote from the Chainsmokers is "I know that they work with so many different people on their records and I think that's what makes them so timeless."
In this article the best quote from the Chainsmokers is "I know that they work with so many different people on their records and I think that's what makes them so timeless."
folks, we've known Chainsmokers have worked in some capacity with U2 for nearly a year now.
I doubt U2 are going to release an EDM-lite pop tune with them. Worth re-reading what they actually say:
"I don't know if he'll use the stuff we've worked on together but we've been in the studio working on some stuff with them,"
and
[in reference to working with Bono]: "We've got in the studio with him for some stuff that he's working on, just to lend our opinions. "
that's all.. chiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
They should just be themselves and release whatevertheyI want.
If it comes across as being dad rock (whatever that is) then who cares. Not sure why it's that hard for them.
That's WAY too many cities. They're not found that anymore. Not many bands are, certainly not bands as big and old as U2.Maybe I already made this list and posted it somewhere. I can't remember, sorry if I'm redundant. Here's what a 2018 North America leg COULD look like, taking into account cities that got Joshua Tree shows, and depending on IF they're willing to play single nights in arenas at this point.
Portland- possibly 2 shows if no shows in Seattle?
Salt Lake City
Sacramento- Brand new arena that I'm sure they're going to try to get U2 into. Possibly 2 shows if no San Francisco area show
San Jose
LA- 3 shows
Las Vegas- 2
San Antonio / Austin
Dallas
Oklahoma City / Tulsa
Omaha / Des Moines
Milwaukee
Chicago- 2
Columbus- Still clinging to the hope that they make good on the leaked I&E date for October 2017 that never was. Hoping I can see U2 45 minutes from my house
Philadelphia- 2
NYC- 4
Boston- 2
Detroit- 1 (brand new arena)
Hartford / Albany
Washington D.C. / Baltimore- 2
Raleigh / Charlotte (Raleigh was considered for a JT show, but the bathroom law supposedly prevented it. We'll see if that changes. If not, no NC show)
Atlanta- 2
Miami
Orlando or Jacksonville? They have suitable arenas.
Little Rock / Memphis- Again, suitable arenas, but is demand suitable?
Edmonton- 2 (new arena)
Winnipeg- 2
Toronto- 2
Quebec City- 2 (new arena in a city U2 have never played)
Ottawa- maybe 1, just because of Bono's relationship with the Prime Minister?
Obviously not all of these will happen, but they might. We also don't know how popular SOE will be. If hell freezes over and they have another BD/Vertigo type hit, all bets are off. But what I've written here could become a 35 show leg, which is similar to the I&E North America leg in 2015. We'll just have to see, I just hope Columbus gets a damned show!
Maybe it had to do with having Ryan Tedder as a producer...Dammit, Coldplay. Not gonna lie, I do wonder if Something Just Like This somehow inspired Bono to invite the Chainsmokers into the studio.
This is the only scenario that makes sense:
Bono: Hey Chainsmokers, is this song good?
Chainsmokers: Yeah, it's great.
Bono deletes all mixes and the multitrack. The song is never heard from again.
I don't like this trend of more alt-rock artists working with pop producer thing that's apparently trending now. I know Thurston Moore recently worked with Paul Epworth, St. Vincent is (or was, assuming that her album is done) apparently working with Jack Antonoff, etc. But i never liked these projects, somehow, tho these producers themselves aren't that bad. hey, even Ryan Tedder has some good songs in his discography, you know? but I never feel like these combination works.
That's WAY too many cities. They're not found that anymore. Not many bands are, certainly not bands as big and old as U2.
Multiple dates in the biggest markets, and a handful of one offs in secondary markets. That's your E/I tour.
That's why I said not all of those dates would happen. I was saying they COULD happen, as in those are the cities in which demand exists, and have suitable arenas.
Uggggh, not that ol' rickety cavern. (Although I live a little closer to Tacome now, so I could suck it up.)Hope they don't skip Seattle again. The Tacoma Dome should be able to accommodate the I&E stage.
I actually don't like Danger Mouse as a producer because he tends to kill artists' energy and things. I know it's sleek and modern sounding but bands like Black Keys and RHCP sounded so neutered when DM produced them.
That's WAY too many cities. They're not found that anymore. Not many bands are, certainly not bands as big and old as U2.
Multiple dates in the biggest markets, and a handful of one offs in secondary markets. That's your E/I tour.
Most of those cities are markets were hit on the 360 tour. The Innocence And Experience Tour did not represent some new form of touring. This band will still travel to any of those places. The logistics of doing a show in Sacramento are tiny compared to doing a show in Columbia, Brazil etc. The band would easily play any of those cities. Their current age has not changed that at all. If a band is willing to play Louisville Kentucky, they will play Portland Oregon and might even give Arkansas a try.
No.
You're not even close.
Louisville is 30th in the US, population wise. Little Rock is 75th.
Stadiums allow the band to play a smaller number of shows to greater audiences, thus less travel overall. Arenas require more shows, so they'll play arena dates in fewer cities to cut down on the travel.
This is what this band will do from here on out. If you think they're playing Little Rock you're crazy.
I don't like this trend of more alt-rock artists working with pop producer thing that's apparently trending now. I know Thurston Moore recently worked with Paul Epworth, St. Vincent is (or was, assuming that her album is done) apparently working with Jack Antonoff, etc. But i never liked these projects, somehow, tho these producers themselves aren't that bad. hey, even Ryan Tedder has some good songs in his discography, you know? but I never feel like these combination works.
Cool story broThe band has already mentioned that they want to make up for the small number of cities played in the United States on the Innocence and Experience Tour when they head out on the new Experience and Innocence Tour.
If someone had said they would play Louisville Kentucky, you would have said they were crazy as well. Same with Norman Oklahoma . But they played those places. Your never too old to play smaller more out of the way places.
Its going to be fun watching you claim what the band can't or won't do because of their "age", and then seeing them do just that.
This is what this band will do from here on out. If you think they're playing Little Rock you're crazy.
Fayetteville it is then.