Looks like that leaked Lollapalooza lineup from last week is correct: The Cure, Mumford & Sons, The Killers, NIN, Phoenix, The Postal Service (including The Mynabirds’ Laura Burhenn) and Vampire Weekend will headline the festival in Chicago’s Grant Park. … Continue reading →

Once again, I spent three precious days soaking in the sun (and getting soaked by the rain) while I caught band after band perform at Lollapalooza. In all, I saw at least 22 bands play (by my count) and passed … Continue reading →

Deadmau5 does his DJ set with a guest spot from singer Sofia “Sofi” Toufa. (Photo by Matt Ellis, © Lollapalooza) All day long on Sunday, people were walking around with Deadmau5 mouse heads just like the giant, globe-like ones that … Continue reading →

At the same stage as Best Coast (but without the rain) was Manchester Orchestra. I like this band. They rock, they’re loud and singer/guitarist Andy Hull has a wailing, sad voice that absolutely cuts into me every time I hear … Continue reading →

Sunday afternoon had a very rock ‘n roll feeling to it. As Best Coast played its sunny California surf pop, the skies opened up and absolutely poured rain down on everybody. As singer/guitarist Beth Cosentino remarked from the stage, it … Continue reading →

I really liked The Cars’ latest album, “Move Like This,” which sounds so much like vintage stuff from the band. So I headed over to see them Sunday afternoon. I was not disappointed. They played a ton of old hits, … Continue reading →

After a short break, I headed to the north end of the park to see City And Colour, the side project of Alexisonfire’s Dallas Green. While I sat on the asphalt waiting for the band to come on (it would … Continue reading →

Today’s weather caused some havoc. It, of course, destroyed my notebook and made it tough to update my blog. In fact, I think my phone’s suffered a bit of damage. Anyway, I’ll get it worked out though it may take … Continue reading →

I started of the third and final day of Lollapalooza with a band I’ve seen before: The Joy Formidable. I’ve described the Welsh band before as Silversun Pickups with a hot female singer. With buzzing guitar, thumping bass grooves and … Continue reading →