New Beginnings, New Header, and Coachella Updates!

Hello lot.

It has been far too long.

College has been eating up my time...... and also, I've been lazy. I'm finally on Spring Break though! And this post marks a new beginning for .rapt. I've wanted to create a new header for quite a while now. I was finally able to sit down tonight and do it!
How original, yes? A triangle for an A with space images flashing by at a crude pace. What can I say? I've been sucked into the trends.

I actually thought of this idea whilst dancing about in my room one night to one of my favorite songs, Julius by Starfucker. So I guess, just listen to that when you stare at space running around inside that triangular A.

Updates, updates, updates?!

None too exciting..... Except that I believe I failed to post anything regarding the battle I endured with the Standby page to snatch passes for Coachella 2012. I was originally trying for Weekend One passes, but of course most of them were bought out earlier in 2011. I then fought like a mad woman for Weekend Two passes. After about 2 hours of endless waiting and sweat, I received a tip-off from a twitter resident who suggested trying a different web browser. I jumped over from Firefox to Internet Explorer and low and behold, several minutes later I had myself 3 primed passes to Coachella's Weekend Two event. I have new faith in IE. It was worth the effort, but I was stunned at how much things have changed since 2010.
I remember that I bought passes 2 weeks before the actual 2010 event with old-school Ticketmaster action.
I guess this is what happens when everyone realizes how amazing something is. Coachella's popularity has caught on like wild fire. But with the lineups they've dropped over the past 3 years, it's no wonder. Passes for 2012's two weekend events sold out within 2 and a half hours of their release date.

That, my friends, is insanity.

I feel like I don't even deserve my passes, due to the thousands of others who were sorely disappointed when they didn't make it past the Standby page.

All I can say to those kids is to try again next year and don't feel down about it! There are so many other crazy-wonderful music festivals during the summer from coast to coast! Look for one with an adequate lineup and you'll be well on your way to a good time.

I have a sour feeling that this year's Coachella is going to be ridiculously crowded, more so than what I experienced 2 years ago. I'm looking forward to it, nonetheless. But it will be utter chaos getting in and out of the fest grounds every day.

On a lighter note, I received the passes in the mail on the 19th of March, and all I have to say is WOW. Not only do they now send you your wristbands ahead of time in a conservative "signature required" package, but you're given a bunch of other cool stuff to go along with it! Have a look:






Tell me, did they do the same thing in 2011? I'm quite amazed.

I've been planning my trip down to the Golden State for a couple weeks now. Working on my tan and wardrobe selections. I still have a lot to prepare for, but it will all come together in the next 3 weeks.
The boy in question and I will be flying out of Washington in the early morning on April 19th and land in San Diego, where we'll meet up with friends and drive into the desert. We'll be camping in Indio and be in line on the morning of the 20th for the 11:00 a.m. opening.

I'll be sure to keep you lot updated as frequently as possible! I'll finally be returning to Coachella, the fest that inspired this blog!

Do let me know if anyone out there will be attending either weekend!

I suppose I should also mention quickly that I've at last made up my mind and I'll be packing my things and moving down to San Diego this August. My homeland of Washington will be missed, but there are times in a youth's life where they need to dare to jump.

Have a great Spring Break, Lot. I'll be spending my week sprawled out on any comfortable surface I can find.

IT IS HERE.

Today's the day, lot.
And my decision is made.

.rapt's going to Coachella 2012!

Enjoy the lineup.

The Imminent 'Next Week'

It approaches, lot...... The lineup that will (hopefully) blow all other festivals out of the water this year. The 2012 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup is due to drop in the next several days! And I can hardly contain myself...

I've been keeping a watchful eye on the Coachella facebook feed for the past few weeks, and have noticed 2 things:
1.) The Lineup and Passes are nearly in our grasp...
and 2.) Everyone is pining HARD.
It's only a matter of time before our hopes and dreams are fulfilled....What bands will be apart of this momentous occasion? And WHO will be the lucky brood to get in on the two weekends of festivities?

It was because of Coachella 2010 that I realized how undeniably amazing music fests really are and wanted to share my passion with the interwebs..... Having only experienced Bumbershoot prior til, it was an eye-opening and life-altering interval in my life. It's difficult for me to assume that 2012's lineup will be any better than 2010.... it's certainly hard to top Gorillaz, MGMT, Deadmau5, Tiesto, Passion Pit, Phoenix, and other artists and bands of that caliber... However, it is 2012. Though I don't believe the world will explode on us anytime soon, this year should mark the dawning of a new era. What better way to start off a fresh celestial beginning than under the hot April sun in Indio, CA. surrounded by passionate, music-loving individuals!

Personally, I don't have much of a lineup wishlist for 2012.....I suppose if I had to suggest some potentials, I would love to see Ellie Goulding in on the action again this year...I saw her in late March of 2011 in Seattle, however since then I've wanted to see her live once more. Her music is near and dear to me.
I would faint if Empire of the Sun was included this year. Yet again, another from 2011 that I felt horrid for missing. I've yet to see them live and they are currently one of my favorites.
Another band I've yet to see is Neon Indian, who is likely to appear on the lineup, as they are newer.
I'd love to see Florance and the Machine and Starfucker, as well as perhaps Little Dragon. Wolf Parade! And Radiohead, of course. The possibility of seeing Radiohead as a headliner is very high, considering The King of Limbs was released in 2011. Another band that has recently dropped a new record is Foo Fighters, who could also appear as a headliner.

These are only a few of the many bands that I can think of off the top of my head that would have me throwing my money at Goldenvoice the moment the lineup surfaces.

I hope you're all prepared, lot. And hopefully you haven't forgotten our pact from last year.

Hold onto your fedoras! Just a few more days.

Donde Esta?

I hate leaving .rapt so vulnerable and quiet....

So my beloved lot, you can further follow .rapt's antics on:

.rapt's TUMBLR

Not that Blogspot won't remain .rapt's main residence...However, with college eating away all my time, I've found it easier to keep up with Tumblr.
.rapt's Tumblr is more of a collection of personal interests. Feel free to poke fun at my obvious love for Regular Show and the hundreds of fandom-related things I rant about. I'm a geek, what can I say.

With Coachella's Lineup looming in the wake of the new year, .rapt will be back up in full swing SOON. I've made the decision that if Coachella's lineup isn't completely orgasmic, I'll take some new chances and attempt to attend the infamous Electric Daisy Carnival in Nevada this June.... It's a decision that I'll make soon.

Hope you had a Happy Christmas and started 2012 off right.