2012 ACL Lineup Release

The 2012 ACL Lineup was announced today, and while I have seen many of these bands in the past year, I'm still very excited that I went ahead and purchased my early bird pass! 

My must see bands so far (before checking out any that I do not recognize) are—

The Black Keys

Florence + the Machine

AVICII - I'm just excited to see everyone rage at this show

The Shins - They released an amazing album this year "Port of Morrow"

Gotye - What's that one song he sings again?? ;)

M83 - Saw them at Stubbs last week, I loved them!! I know you've heard "Midnight City"

Thievery Corporation - A fun hippie band to check out

Crystal Castles - Another dance party to attend

Andrew Bird - Although I haven't really heard any of his new music

Metric

Band of Skulls

Alabama Shakes - They were amazing at SXSW

Delta Spirit - They put on a great show at Emo's East last month

M. Ward

The War on Drugs - I was sad I missed them at SXSW

Bombay Bicycle Club - "Shuffle" has been one of my favorite songs this year

Oberhofer

POLICA

Tennis - Another band I unfortunately missed at SXSW

Zola Jesus

Los Campesinos!

Freelance Whales - Maybe his brother who's on Glee will show up?? Celeb-spotting?? Probably not.

The Lumineers - I really love their song "Ho Hey"

First Aid Kit - Love this folk music sister duo

Caveman

Also, A-Trak and Kimbra will be there, I wonder if they will play their new hit "Warrior"  that they did with Mark Foster (Foster the People).... I would love to see that performance! (fun fact: you can get this song for free here)