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Coachella 2011 Lineup: Confirmed and Rumored Acts

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With only a few days of 2011 in the books, it's never too early to start looking ahead to this year's festival season. After SXSW takes over Austin this March, music fans will then turn their sights to Indio, Calif. for Coachella. Message boards have been aflutter with speculation on who is being rounded up for the 12th installment, which takes place April 15-17.

The sleuths over at the Coachella Forum have deduced through a variety of interviews, Twitter updates and posted tour dates that Interpol, Glassjaw, DJ Honda and Sasha have all been confirmed to perform over the weekend.

Acts that are rumored to appear include Broken Social Scene, DeVotchka, Robyn, Titus Andronicus, Gogol Bordello, Foals, Crystal Castles, the Cribs, Sleigh Bells, the National, Chemical Brothers, Wire, Cold War Kids, the Black Keys, Duran Duran, Cults and a live presentation of the FX TV series, 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.'

So what are the rumors as far as headliners go? Most think that Arcade Fire are locked down to headline one night, which would make sense, as they didn't tour as heavily as one would've expected behind 'The Suburbs.' Other rumors suggest that the Rolling Stones could take the reins on another night, which would certainly be cool. In the past, Coachella hasn't shied away from classic rock leanings. In 2009, Paul McCartney headlined the first night and in 2008, Roger Waters performed the Pink Floyd classic 'Dark Side of the Moon' in its entirety.

Other possible headliners include Pearl Jam, who are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their landmark album 'Ten' this year. Weezer's recent tour around 'The Blue Album' and 'Pinkerton' could also make this a prime setting to showcase those records. And there's also the case of whether or not Coachella will work to serve as the platform for a band reunion like they've done in the past with the Pixies, Pavement and My Bloody Valentine. Brit-pop legends Blur could certainly work in this context -- and Damon Albarn headlined last year's festival with Gorillaz -- as would Pulp, who have already confirmed a handful of dates in Europe. Should they want to go for the homerun and toss a bunch of cash towards Jeff Mangum and Neutral Milk Hotel, we're sure that the Coachella devotees won't mind.

We turn the question to you, dear Spinner readers: who would you like to see grace the Coachella stages this April?

Gorillaz Perform 'On Melancholy Hill' at Coachella 2010

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deb

would walk from the uk for Tom Waits

February 21 2011 at 3:42 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jaime

Lauryn Hill please...

January 14 2011 at 1:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Dee

Rolling Stones, Daft Punk, and the Strokes would be PRIME

January 07 2011 at 9:11 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sean

Rush of course...and they will be on tour at that time as well. One must see Rush live at least once in their lives.

January 07 2011 at 8:03 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
MusicMovesMe2

Coachella 2011 could use some Canadian content, some classic rock acts and bring some bands back together. The Trews, The Tragically Hip, Bedouin Soundclash, illScarlett, AC/DC, Blur and Eric Clapton with Steve Winwood. Why don't you matchmakers try for Genesis with special guest Peter Gabriel?
Make sure to sell backbacon on a bun, poutine, and beavertails with Maple Syrup during all Canadian performances! lol

January 07 2011 at 6:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
looprication

Tom Waits
David Bowie
Boards of Canada
Everything But the Girl
Lamb

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best. coachella. evah.

January 06 2011 at 12:51 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
vartan

the white stripes, the strokes, arctic monkeys, black keys, and arcade fire

January 05 2011 at 10:14 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Joe

I know there's very little chance of this happening, but what would I give to see Radiohead headline one night, considering I didn't live on the West Coast in 2004?

So outside of Radiohead, realistic possiblities for my wishlist are: Arcade Fire, Daft Punk, A Perfect Circle,the White Stripes

January 05 2011 at 9:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Charley

david bowie would be RAD!!!

January 05 2011 at 4:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Cinci Csere

Been hearing Daft Punk will play - that would sell me in a heartbeat!

January 05 2011 at 4:33 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply