M.I.A. Gets Crystal Castles, Mykki Blanco, Young M.A for Meltdown Fest
By Noah Yoo and Jazz Monroe.
M.I.A. is curating the lineup for this year’s Meltdown festival in London. Today, she’s announced the first batch of artists. In addition to her festival-closing set, performers include Crystal Castles, Mykki Blanco, Young M.A, Young Fathers, Yung Lean, Tommy Genesis, JD Samson, Afrikan Boy, MHD, Mr Eazi, I Wayne, and Dexta Daps. The fest runs from June 9-18. Last month, M.I.A. publicly asked Radiohead to perform, while admitting that it’s “a long shot, but I live for long shots.” See full festival details here.
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