Guided By Voices Cancelled ATP IBYM London, Afghan Whigs Take Their Spot & Are Curating ATP IBYM Asbury Park

We were worried for a solid hour that Guided By Voices were no more after an announcement was made claiming they cancelled their headlining appearance at ATP I’ll Be Your Mirror London. But frontman Robert Pollard has reportedly denied those claims, stating that the show was cancelled due to personal reasons, but they still are a functioning unit. Not only that, but they’re working on another album, entitled Class Clown Spots a UFO. That’s right, two new albums from our favorite lo-fi outfit.

In related (and extremely exciting news), acclaimed indie/soul act The Afghan Whigs have reunited and will be taking GBV’s slot at ATP IBYM London, playing their first show in thirteen years. Along with some other recent additions, including Archers of Loaf, Thee Oh Sees, Demdike Stare, Siskiyou and an additional performance by Yuck, the festival is gearing up to be a legendary three-day party.

For those in the New York City and New Jersey area, additional news to be excited about: ATP I’ll Be Your Mirror will return to Asbury Park again in September 2012, and Greg Dulli of Afghan Whigs will be curating. Tickets will go on sale in January. Visit the ATP website for the full press release and check out the initial lineup for the London festival below.

Friday 25th May - Curated By ATP

SLAYER performing Reign In Blood
SLEEP
MELVINS
WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM
YOB
+ more tbc


Saturday 26th May - Curated by Mogwai

MOGWAI
DIRTY THREE
CODEINE
MUDHONEY
CHAVEZ
FLOOR
BALAM ACAB
+ more tbc


Sunday 27th May - Curated by ATP

THE AFGHAN WHIGS
ARCHERS OF LOAF
THEE OH SEES
YUCK
DEMDIKE STARE
SISKIYOU
+ more tbc