Modular Records boss Steven ‘Pav’ Pavlovic released a whole bunch of question marks yesterday, which alongside brief descriptions, were meant to help us guess who’s playing at the 2011 Vivid Festival. So far, everybody seems to be making very serious, educated guesses. Uh, that’s not the point of drip-feeding line-ups, people! It’s about speculation and wild fantasies. With that in mind, here are our solutions to the mind-boggling hipster riddles from the Pav-meister…
1)
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“As classic as they come in our books, it’s going to be a true one-off.”
Answer: The Beatles
No but really: Classic one-off? Probs an iconic album performed in its entirety ala Primal Scream doing Screamadelica. Your guess is as good as ours.
2)
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“Has created some of the most mind melting visuals ever and his work is virtually a signpost of this generation. Truly ground-breaking and always surprising.”
Answer: Terry Richardson
No but really: “Signpost of this generation” could only mean someone from The Directors Label: Spike Jonze, Chris Cunningham or Michel Gondry.
3)
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“Always moving forwards, sideways, upside down, any which way but backwards, always an entertaining live outfit. They are amassing a fantastic catalogue and know how to bring it to the stage.”
Answer: The Bee Gees
No but really: We’re thinking new Modular signings Architecture In Helsinki.
4)
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“An institution of sorts, a weekly night of the gay persuasion that’s been earning devotees for its extra jovial atmosphere and deep excavations into the history of dance music. These guys mix up an extraordinary blend of retro and modern disco, pop anthems and camp classics with more fun than you can poke your dick at.”
Answer: Frankie Goes To Hollywood
No but really: Optimo Espacio, 2ManyDjs, or Rub N Tug.
5)
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“If this is what space sounds like please take me there. Floating through a cloud of angelic squawk on a bed of heartbreak, no one does beautiful noise like this.”
Answer: Justin Bieber
No but really: Sigur Ros?
6)
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“Electrifying and invigorating as hell, when it was discovered that they create enough energy between them in one show to power the Opera House for a decade we knew we had to get them down to capture that power. This is destined to be something very special.”
Answer: Wu Tang Clan
No but really: OFWGKTA
7)
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“A modern day diva. She spins the kind of enchanting webs that are a joy to get stuck in. Expect a wondrous, sweeping performance.”
Answer: Amy Winehouse
No but really: Joanna Newsom, Bat For Lashes or Florence Welch.
8)
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“It’s so punk rock. I love it!”
Answer: Limp Bizkit
No but really: Wishful thinking but Death From Above 1979 were pretty punk yeah?
9)
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“This mystic forest pop outfit have crafted their own world of kaleidoscopic pop since coming to our attention. Gorgeous harmonies, rugged guitar explorations and pristine wandering instrumentals make up their arsenal and it’s an explosive brew.”
Answer: Toto
No but really: Forest Swords maybe or tree dwellers Dungen.
10)
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“Sounding like a combination of New York ’79, Chicago in ’86 and the world in the future, this sizzling update of classic house and electro pop is unbeatable in the discotheque and in your dreams, one of the most exciting new directions in dance music is here.”
Answer: The Supremes
No but really: Hercules and Love Affair or Teengirl Fantasy.
*NB: Vivid will announce the line-up next Tuesday to media, so check back here to see if we were even remotely right. Also post your suggestions below and we’ll collate the best ones into this piece later today.
