It’s time for another Lollapalooza, the now four-day extravaganza that’s held annually in Chicago at Grant Park. The music festival has long been sold-out, and as far as music festivals in the U.S., it’s the biggest in the land. It’s also, for now, only one “weekend,” which I absolutely enjoy, for various reasons. But then … Read more
ALL PHOTOS BY BRIDGETTE AIKENS Today, we’re taking a look back at Lollapalooza, which recently took place in at Grant Park in Chicago. Please enjoy these photos by Bridgette Aikens. WHITE REAPER THE DRUMS JAIN TEMPLES CAGE THE ELEPHANT SPOON DAY TWO HARRIET BROWN DAN LUKE & THE RAID THE LEMON TWIGS BISHOP BRIGGS RUN … Read more
PHOTOS BY JASON GONULSEN UNLESS NOTED Written by Jason Gonulsen I don’t know when my festival-hopping life will end, but I don’t want it to any time soon. I will admit, though, there are many times during a music festival as big as Lollapalooza that I feel like giving up. It’s too hot, it’s too … Read more
ALL PHOTOS BY JOSEPH MIKOS Lollapalooza is alive and well. The four-day festival in Chicago returned on 2019 with artists from Lil Wayne to Bishop Briggs, and Speakers in Code photographer Joseph Mikos was on hand to capture the action. This was our seventh year covering Lollapalooza, and we hope to return. 2020 dates have … Read more
Lorde at Lollapalooza | Photo by Jason Gonulsen I promise you this: My Lollapalooza was different than your Lollapalooza. And that’s the way it’s supposed to be. So whether you camped out at Perry’s stage all weekend, or were just in Chicago for Eminem, I hope you’ll find my Top 20 Moments of Lollapalooza a … Read more
Guards | Photo by Jason Gonulsen Another Lollapalooza is behind us as Phoenix and The Cure closed things out at Chicago’s Grant Park last evening. Day three provided cool temperatures (jacket weather at night), and a host of thrills by Vampire Weekend, Major Lazer, Tegan and Sara, Alt-J, Lianne La Havas, Guards, Bear Mountain, and … Read more
All photos by Jason Gonulsen The crowd was chanting “Lana! Lana! Lana!” This was about 15 minutes before they even saw her face. I had my doubts, but Lana Del Rey put on a spectacular performance, light years ahead of her SNL debacle last year. Her voice was strong and her fans were in total … Read more
“We were always strong” 2013 has been a good year to be Local Natives. They’ve been touring non-stop since the release of their much anticipated sophomore record, Hummingbird, and with slots at the top festivals this fall (Lolla’, LouFest, and Hopscotch just to mention two), they show no sign of slowing down. Most recently, the band … Read more
Lollapalooza 2012 | Photo by Jason Gonulsen Lollapalooza, we meet again. Much has changed since last year. I’m single, twenty pounds lighter, and I’m gluten-free. That means no beer. And no pizza. Minus the bread and suds, we’re still going to have a good time. I have a plan again. I know it never works, … Read more
Lana Del Rey at Lollapalooza | Photo by Jason Gonulsen Lana Del Rey, who was wonderful at Lollapalooza back in August, is set to release a short film called Tropico, “an epic tale based on the biblical story of sin and redemption,” on December 5th via VEVO. The trailer can be viewed below where we find Del … Read more
“Lil Homie” | Visual art by Hannah Hooper and John Gourley The first leg of the Honda Civic Tour is rolling through the U.S., and two of its featured headliners are alt-rock heavyweights: Grouplove and Portugal. The Man — bands who recently played Lollapalooza in Chicago and are also set to play LouFest in St. … Read more
GROUPLOVE at Lollapalooza | All photos by Jason Gonulsen Day Two of Lollapalooza featured sets from GROUPLOVE, OutKast, Jenny Lewis, Nas, Fitz & the Tantrums The Head and the Heart, and more. Enjoy these photos by Jason Gonulsen. OUTKAST GROUPLOVE JENNY LEWIS THE HEAD AND THE HEART TYPHOON SMALLPOOLS NAS MEG MYERS WRESTLERS FITZ & … Read more
Humans of Lollapalooza: you were beautiful in the mud, rain, sun, and clouds. We hope to see you again next year in Chicago. Please enjoy these photos by Jason Gonulsen.
Lollapalooza 2013 | Photo by Jason Gonulsen We’ll be in Chicago all weekend for Lollapalooza, the three-day music extravaganza held at Grant Park. It’s one of our favorite music festivals for two reasons: the setting — Chicago’s skyline is overlooking the park — is breathtaking, and every second on every stage is a chance for … Read more
Photo by Catie Laffoon Lollapalooza kicks off Friday at Chicago’s Grant Park, and we’ll be attending the three-day festival featuring Eminem, Kings of Leon, OutKast, Arctic Monkeys, and more. And actually, the “more” is what we’re excited about as it includes artists like Meg Myers, who will be performing on Saturday at 2:50 PM on … Read more
All photos by Jason Gonulsen The grids, they are what lure you in. You see them the day they’re released and that’s when you think you stand a chance to have it all — they look so clean, so structured, so inviting. You block out the crowds, the lines, the sun, the hunger, and the … Read more
Well, Chicago, it’s time for my first Lollapalooza. I think I’m ready. Crappy hotel for under $40/night? Check. Earplugs for Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath? Check. Expired vitamins fueling my adventure? Check. Clean clothes? We’re getting there. Oh, and I have a plan. Sure, it’s soon to be demolished once I step foot in Grant … Read more
Este Haim | All photos by Jason Gonulsen Day Two of Lollapalooza delivered as promised with engaging sets by The National, Local Natives, Charles Bradley, Haim, and Blondfire, to just name a few. The National’s Matt Berninger let out a wail during “Squalor Victoria” that was manic and suggested he was in the wild hunting … Read more
Blondfire at Lollapalooza | Photo by Jason Gonulsen Coming off tours supporting Surfer Blood, Foals, AWOLONATION, and hitting the summer festival circuit with stops at Lollapalooza and Firefly, you could say it’s been a good year for Blondfire. But, success hasn’t come easy — it was earned through a modern grassroots approach. Lead singer Erica … Read more
ALL PHOTOS BY JASON GONULSEN On April 8, 2009, a baseball player named Nick Adenhart pitched his season debut for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Just after midnight the next morning, Adenhart was involved in a fatal car crash, ending his dream of a long Major League Baseball career. He was 22. Later that … Read more
Paul McCartney at Lollapalooza | Photo by Jason Gonulsen When I was a kid, I loved Michael Jackson, even though”Thriller” terrified me, as did the album cover for Bad. And even though my mom is the biggest Beatles fan that I know — she saw them live, twice (!) — for some reason, when I … Read more
I was lonely but I was having fun I was lonely but I was having fun… Those are the words from Strand of Oaks’ “Goshen ’97.” and you’ll be able to hear them on Sunday in Chicago. Yes, there are still music festivals left. Coachella, Bonnaroo, Forecastle, Newport, and countless other music festivals have passed, … Read more
FLORENCE WELCH | PHOTO BY JASON GONULSEN Lollapalooza 2015 concluded with a exceptional set from Florence + the Machine. Please enjoy these photos by Jason Gonulsen and Bridgette Aikens. DAY ONE PHOTOS CLICK HERE DAY TWO PHOTOS CLICK HERE PHOTOS BELOW BY JASON GONULSEN TWIN PEAKS ANGUS AND JULIA STONE ALBERT HAMMOND JR. SHAKEY GRAVES TWENTY … Read more
PHOTO BY BRIDGETTE AIKENS Metallica closed out Day 2 of Lollapalooza in Chicago. Please enjoy these photos by Bridgette Aikens and Jason Gonulsen. PHOTOS BELOW BY BRIDGETTE AIKENS CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN PHOTOS BELOW BY JASON GONULSEN
PHOTO BY JASON GONULSEN Day One of Lollapalooza was highlighted by a once-in-a-lifetime performance by Sir Paul McCartney. Please enjoy these photos by Jason Gonulsen and Bridgette Aikens. PHOTOS BELOW BY JASON GONULSEN PHOTOS BELOW BY BRIDGETTE AIKENS
Photo Credit: Sarah Law Last month, we released our early “Best Of” lists for you to enjoy. Of course, lists like these are always changing. Case in point: We hadn’t heard What Lasts, the fantastic new album from These United States. It’s a dark album, written in the shadow of lead singer Jesse Elliot’s near … Read more
Forget press releases and Pitchfork. I like getting music recommendations from friends, or in this case, friends of friends of friends. Speakers in Code folk, meet MyNameIsJohnMichael. I was just introduced to the band last week, thanks to Brian who wrote me a message on Facebook to describe how “the band came out of nowhere … Read more
PHOTO BY JASON GONULSEN FOALS FRIGHTENED RABBIT WOLF ALICE PHOTOS BELOW BY BRIDGETTE AIKENS FOALS FUTURE THE STRUTS MØ WOLF ALICE RADIOHEAD
Photo by Jason Gonulsen Okay, Chicago. We know you’re beautiful. Grant Park, down by the lake, where the Bulls celebrated six NBA Championships…what could be better? Maybe when Lollapalooza is in Grant Park. That at least comes really close. This year, it’s four days, which means 100,000 more people. And a load of more bands/EDM … Read more
PHOTO BY BRIDGETTE AIKENS Day One of Lollapalooza featured rain and wonderful performances by the Arcs, Melanie Martinez, Last Shadow Puppets, and Lana Del Rey, to name a few. Please enjoy these photos by Bridgette Aikens and Jason Gonulsen. PHOTOS BELOW BY BRIDGETTE AIKENS THE ARCS MELANIE MARTINEZ LAST SHADOW PUPPETS ALUNAGEORGE WAAVES CITY AND … Read more