Fuji Man About To Rock: Fuji Rock Fest Announces LCD Soundsystem, Belle And Sebastian, Boom Boom Satelites, Many More

The Fuji Rock Festival announced its first wave of performers for this summer’s remote, tree-day fest. The big Japanese acts so far include Boom Boom Satelites, toe and Riddim Saunter. As for the foreign acts, heavy hitters include LCD Soundsystem (prepping a new album, Broken Social Scene (ditto), Belle And Sebastian (heading into the studio), Vampire Weekend (just dropped a new album) and Them Crooked Vultures (got Dave Grohl). Oh and a bunch of other quality acts that are making me consider taking the Shinkansen ride out. And that’s only the beginning! Go here for a full list of performers so far.