It’s early September, which means we’re just about to enter Hype Season. If you’re unfamiliar, this is the time when undisclosed sources start to toss around names for next year’s festivals. Some are on-point, others not so much.
Already we’ve heard rumblings about Guns N’ Roses, who reportedly will have a “big year” in 2016. They won’t be the last, rest assured. In the coming months, you’re wont to hear about a few more reunions and a number of comebacks. It’s just expected.
In anticipation, we rounded up 20 acts that we’d like to see on lineups next year. Know that we crossed off a few of the obvious choices, namely Talking Heads, The Smiths, The White Stripes, and Daft Punk. Still, if you’ve been around, you know there’s a name missing there.
A few of our choices will be obvious — in fact, a couple have even been touring lately — but we believe each one of these names would make any festival’s lineup sparkle and shine. Hell, some would sell them out instantaneously.
So, what are you waiting for? Read, agree or disagree, and share your own Wanted lists below.
–Michael Roffman
Editor-in-Chief
