Blog: Hippies Are Dead

Okay, we have to admit - we're a little surprised. After last year 's Outside Land Festival had a wonderfully balanced artist lineup (a little bit indie, a little bit classic, a little bit mainstream), it seems that this year they've decided to opt strongly (at least in the top slots) in the direction of mainstream bands, leaving the indie world to the likes of the Treasure Island Festival and Noise Pop. Specifically, the main headliners for the festival (with the exception of Ween and possibly M.I.A.) are all easy, accessible, mainstream artists. [...]