Ahh…summer. My favorite time of the year. Crowd surfing underneath the Chicago skyline, free concerts at Millennium Park, and obsessing over my new favorite band of the week. Okay, so the latter happens year round. Regardless, I’m falling in love with Chicago all over again.
With all the artists performing at Lollapalooza, which bands are a must-see? Well, this week I’ll give you three.
1.) Two Door Cinema Club (TDCC)
I’ve been in love since Spring 2010. Can’t recall how I ran across their music but the first track I heard was their infectious track, “Undercover Martyn.” Like candy to your ears, it is sweet, delightful, and just plain fun. Their album Tourist History deserves a lot of play. Their song, “Something Good Can Work” is paired with a video that seems to be a celebration of summer. From swimming in pools, enjoying nature’s beauty, and carnival rides, it is definitely a song for summer and something to watch when Chicago reaches 20 below in January.
TDCC will be playing at Lollapalooza on Friday, August 5th on the Sony stage from 5-6 p.m. They will also be headlining the following night, Saturday, August 6th at Lincoln Hall for a Lollapalooza Aftershow that starts at 11 p.m. Tickets are sold out.
2.) Friendly Fires
I’ve learned to always trust Friendly Fires. Their new album, Pala brings the same funky dance beats from their self-titled debut, but surprises the listener with something new and as colorful as the album cover. Simply put, every track stands out. Ed Macfarlane is one of the most mesmerizing performers in the music business. It’s hard not to adore his erratic dancing and nonstop energy. The new music video for their track, “Hawaiian Air” makes me want to book a nonstop flight to Honolulu, even if I have to endure the annoying people Macfarlane sits next to on the plane in the video.
Catch Friendly Fires at Lollapalooza on Saturday, August 6 from 2:15-3 p.m. on the Bud Light stage.
As soon as I heard, “Pumped Up Kicks” I knew this was a band to watch. With the release of their first album, Torches, FTP have been winning the hearts of music lovers everywhere. Needless to say, Foster the People are on their way to the top with their catchy hooks and a sound all of their own. It’s no wonder their songs are addicting, lead singer Mark Foster created jingles for commercials prior to the creating the band. One listen to “Houdini” and it’ll be on replay for at least a month.
FTP will be performing at Lollapalooza on Friday, August 5th from 3-4 p.m. on the Sony stage.
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