What a lineup this year and the official schedule was just released today! From “Band of Horses” to “Lou Reed” to “Neko Case” to “Gomez.” Or if you prefer to be more obscure, why not check out “Zap! Mama” or “The Low Anthem”? However you decide, the Lollapaloza official site makes it super easy to make your custom schedule with the bands you want to see. Then share the schedule on Facebook, Twitter and even check your schedule with your mobile phone. Everything is slick and ticks nicely.
Now I consider myself fairly up to the minute with popular music, but I’ve gotta admit that there are a ton of bands on here I’ve never heard of. Again, Perry Farrel and his gang of techies to the rescue. The main site does an excellent job showcasing (nearly) each band with a bio, description and usually a couple of streaming files of some of their tracks.
At any rate, I haven’t got time to write right now. I’ve got to get over there and put together my schedule. Looks like the Sunday lineup has a lot of conflicts. “Band of Horses” or “Silversun Pickups”? Decisions decisions. Sheesh!
This discussion currently has 4 responses.
June 17, 2009
1. What's the deal with Kings of Leon? Am I the only person on the planet who: a) doesn't know who they are and b) hasn't heard anything impressive from them?
2. Recently discovered Bon Iver. Jealous that you're seeing him.
3. Tool, Beastie Boys AND Toll at the same time? I'd be in a panic. Would love to see Almosphere.
4. Holy FUCK. You HAVE to see the Kaiser Chiefs. I've seen them 2 and they put on a fabulous show!
June 18, 2009
Was always lukewarm to Kings of Leon until their new album. It's an absolute masterpiece (see 'Use Somebody' and 'Closer').
God… I really hope I can go to this. This is going to be incredible.
June 19, 2009
Thank Jonathan. I'll take a listen.
June 29, 2009
Have to agree Jonathan. One of the best records of last year.