With Gov Ball's lineup already out, we take a look at Firefly's lineup to see how it compares. Plus we share our thoughts on Caroline Polachek replacing 100 gecs on Sunday. Also, we share our artist of the week. 

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Episode 23: Firefly and Caroline Polachek

Governors Ball is back! After a really horrible year when we were all deprived of live music, New York's flagship festival is returning in late September at a new venue and with a decidedly different booking philosophy than what we saw in 2020. In this episode, the team breaks down the new slate of artists, the move to Citi Field, and the return to an all-ages admission policy.

Episode 22: 2021 Lineup Review

The year 2020 will be remembered for many things, but for music festival fans, it's a time when all our favorite events went silent. Well, 2021 is a whole new trip around the sun, and with vaccines rolling out, fall festival announcements have started rolling in. In this episode, the We're Doing Great crew looks at the landscape for this year and talks about what it all might mean for Governors Ball's planned September return. 

Episode 21: The return of music festivals?

Guess who's back? GovBall's back. Or, at least, they're giving it a shot. In the midst of a fairly dark winter, Founders Entertainment has announced that they're planning to throw a festival in New York City in late September. How will it shake out? Will it happen at all? Who's going to play? What can we expect? The We're Doing Great crew emerges from our winter hibernation to break it all down. 

Episode 20: FallBall 2021

Well, friends, the expected has come to pass: Governors Ball 2020 has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We knew it was coming, but it still hurts. We're wrapping up our season with a discussion of the situation, and some thoughts on how we're all going to get through this. Much love to all, and be safe. 

Episode 19: Good night, GovBall 2020

Well, folks, the festival season is getting crushed by COVID-19, along with just about every other walk of life. We couldn't not talk about it - Coachella's cancelation, who might be next, and what it means for GovBall (it ain't looking good). But it's not all darkness - we also dive a bit into Princess Nokia's newest material.

Episode 18: The one about COVID-19

This week, we take a break from celebrating to get a little serious, as the threat of COVID-19 arrives on American shores and starts affecting the live music industry. Is GovBall at risk? We explore the possibilities. Plus, we profile Friday artist Nasty Cherry and talk more festival pro tips. 

Episode 17: Going viral, Nasty Cherry, and more!

Will black midi's weirdo art-rock inspire a Sunday afternoon crowd? What's the most important piece of clothing for a fest day?  Do European festivals like Mad Cool and Roskilde have us feeling fest FOMO? All these questions and more, answered on this week's episode!

Episode 16: black midi, festival attire, Mad Cool, and more!

We discuss featured artist Summer Walker's R&B stylings, get into the lineups for a few festivals, including Pitchfork's big indie shindig, and pour one out for another rapper gone too soon, Pop Smoke. Plus, known conflicts, pro tips, and more!

Episode 15: Summer Walker, RIP Pop Smoke, Pitchfork Festival, and more!

Friday headliner Tame Impala's new record has arrived, and we're taking a look at it and what it might mean for their headlining set at GovBall 2020! But first, we dive into this past week's reddit AMA and talk a few more festivals, including a big surprise out of Beale Street!

Episode 14: The Slow Rush review, AMA summary, and more!

We drop some schedule intel on Friday's end-of-day run, then get into how we'd manage some of the toughest possible conflicts. Then, we discuss British rapper Dave before diving into what you told us were things you wanted to see at this year's festival. 

Episode 13: Your GovBall wants & Dave

The by-day lineup is here, and We're Doing Great is breaking it all down - which day's our favorite, who's playing where, and who you won't want to miss. Then, we take a look at a trio of big lineup announcements from Boston Calling, Firefly, and Osheaga, before wrapping things up with an exclusive interview with singer Tucker Click of GovBall artists Hand Made House!

Episode 12: By-Day Breakdown & Hand Made House Interview

Now that the lineup's a week old, the We're Doing Great crew takes a second look and start dropping our by-day theories. Then, we circle back to talk Primavera, since we didn't get a chance during lineup week, plus a pupu platter of other festival lineups. Finally, we dive into our first weekly artist profile with a discussion of indie rocker Poppy Jean Crawford!

Episode 11: Primavera and Poppy Jean Crawford

The 2020 Governors Ball lineup is here, and it comes with a few surprises - less current hip-hop than last year, an unexpected rap legend in a headlining slot, and what could be GovBall's first EDM headliner in five years. We're breaking it all down with our favorites, who we're surprised to not see, and more!

Episode 10: 2020 Lineup Review

We're near uncharted territory in terms of the wait for the GovBall lineup to drop, but in the meantime, there's a ton to talk about: Bonnaroo, Boston Calling, lineup leaks, and who the holdout is who's delaying this thing! Your faithful podcast crew breaks it all down. 

Episode 9: The Waiting Is the Hardest Part

Governors Ball Music Festival takes place every June at Randall's Island Park in New York City. Over the years, it's grown from humble roots into a massive celebration of popular and emerging music attended by tens of thousands of fans. In this podcast, your intrepid hosts talk all things our favorite festival - lineup, news, rumors, big questions, and more!

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