Lollapalooza 2012: Bands & Performances
Photos of Jack White, Childish Gambino, M83, Sigur Ros, The Black Keys, and more
Photos of Jack White, Childish Gambino, M83, Sigur Ros, The Black Keys, and more
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“I found a beer in the bathroom. Taking it!” and other quoteworthy gems from the weekend
Dennis Rodkin discusses whether it is a good time to buy, sell, or rent in the Chicago area.
Looks we loved from the fest, updated daily
Two mixes, one by Derrick Carter and the other by u-ziq, show how the city took overblown dance music, stripped it down, and made it party music… twice, over the course of three decades.
Chicago’s legendary Essanay Studios, a pioneer that employed Charlie Chaplin and discovered Gloria Swanson, was also responsible for one of film’s earliest cartoon characters, the work of a newspaper cartoon prodigy.
Chicago designer Billy Baumann, one half of the printmaker duo Delicious Design League, talks about the inspiration for his festival poster
Two Chicago magazine editors list their top five acts to see at this weekend’s massive music festival
Lollapalooza 2012 may have some big headliners scheduled, including Black Sabbath and Red Hot Chili Peppers, but the fest is also an opportunity to check out rising talent. Among the newbies this year is one of my favorite local acts, the neo-soul group JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound, playing their first Lolla this Saturday…