Bonnaroo 2012: Preview Playlist

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It’s been said before, but Bonnaroo is America’s best music festival, and its 2012 iteration is going down very, very soon. It’s kicking off June 7th, to be exact. We’ve already discussed its impressive lineup and its minimally heartbreaking schedule, and we’re sure you’ve obsessed over every little detail (we’re currently working on our own Bonnaroo schedule), so let’s take an hour or so to appreciate what’s in store. Listen to our Spotify playlist below.

Bonnaroo 2012: Preview Playlist

01 The Beach Boys: “Heroes and Villains”
02 The Shins: “Caring Is Creepy”
03 Radiohead: “Lotus Flower”
04 Red Hot Chili Peppers: “Under The Bridge”
05 Foster The People: “Helena Beat”
06 Phantogram: “Don’t Move” (MP3)
07 Battles: “Ice Cream”
08 Das Racist: “Power” f/ Danny Brown & Despot
09 Bon Iver: “Beth/Rest”
10 Feist: “The Bad In Each Other”
11 The Antlers: “Every Night My Teeth Are Falling Out” (MP3)
12 EMA: “Milkman”
13 Alabama Shakes: “Hold On”
14 The Cave Singers: “Swim Club”
15 Grouplove: “Tongue Tied” (MP3)
16 Spank Rock: “Car Song” f/ Santigold
17 Kendrick Lamar: “Ronald Reagan Era”
18 Flying Lotus: “Zodiac Shit”
19 Major Lazer: “Original Don” (MP3)

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