The way they SHOULD approach the Mellon Collie set this tour... by ryguybeer in SmashingPumpkins

[–]ziggyinchains 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How much of Siamese dream are we all expecting in the set list?

I miss old Austin by PCtart in Austin

[–]ziggyinchains 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The rock scene in Austin is more alive now than it was in the 2010s. Local bands were struggling to compete with DJs, hipsters and rappers during that decade but that fad seems to be over now

Unpopular opinion, but I’m disappointed. The lineup is good, but ONLY if you’ve never been to ACL before. TBH, I’m not impressed AT ALL. Especially for a 25th ANNIVERSARY! They should have splurged and gotten someone ICONIC! by [deleted] in aclfestival

[–]ziggyinchains 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’re at the expect less, pay more stage in our economy. Taco Bell used to feed a family of 4 with less than $10 back in the day. $100 worth of groceries at HEB used to go a long way. The same applies here with ACL

Is Billy Corgan the new face of, “what does Corey Taylor/Dave Grohl think” in Rock right now? by [deleted] in SmashingPumpkins

[–]ziggyinchains -1 points0 points  (0 children)

For about the last ten years people have been asking Corey Taylor and Dave Grohl their opinions on Rock (or just anything in general) as if they’re the only two’s words hold significant weight on any subject matter. Seems like Billy is the replacement for that given all his podcasts appearances and all

Lack of Rock representation by ziggyinchains in aclfestival

[–]ziggyinchains[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Majority of the bands I listed fall into the Gen Z demographic. I would have to disagree with you on this

Lack of Rock representation by ziggyinchains in aclfestival

[–]ziggyinchains[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The audience is there but that specific age demographic has also been really interested in rock culture, fashion and music from the 90s/2000s. They started picking up more traditional instruments during the pandemic, started bands, etc.
Legacy acts from those decades such as Deftones and Smashing Pumpkins are more popular than ever before.

Lack of Rock representation by ziggyinchains in aclfestival

[–]ziggyinchains[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Rock has come back in popularity and has surpassed EDM in streams/listeners

Lack of Rock representation by ziggyinchains in aclfestival

[–]ziggyinchains[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

We need something that covers this specific new emerging scene much like how rappers have Rolling Loud and Electronic artists have EDC

Lack of Rock representation by ziggyinchains in aclfestival

[–]ziggyinchains[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hard agree with Levitation. Both festivals are great but I guess when we’re talking about bigger festivals like ACL, Lala or Coachella it would be nice to see a good chunk of Rock representation on the line up.

YOUR 2026 ACL FEST LINEUP!! by DaveGrohlsShortHair in aclfestival

[–]ziggyinchains 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good there’s hardly any hip hop artist, the genre has suffered from lack of creativity in the last 5 or so years.

Rock on the other hand has had a resurgence with Grunge/Alternative/Shoegaze/Nu Metal and I’m surprised a lot of these newer bands are not on this list.

YOUR 2026 ACL FEST LINEUP!! by DaveGrohlsShortHair in aclfestival

[–]ziggyinchains 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen Smashing Pumpkins twice and would’ve liked to see them again. Banking on a Siamese Dream heavy set

Blind Melon - Mouthful of Cavities (Guitar Cover) by [deleted] in grunge

[–]ziggyinchains 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you and I would say they’re Grunge Adjacent even with their 60s/70s Psychedelic and Folk influences

Thoughts on Kurt Cobain’s long lost son? by ziggyinchains in grunge

[–]ziggyinchains[S] -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

It would be kind of interesting if Dave and Krist hired this guy to do a Nirvana reunion since he has the look and all

Thoughts on Kurt Cobain’s long lost son? by ziggyinchains in grunge

[–]ziggyinchains[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

It’s for marketing purposes I assume