FKA Twigs performing at Lollapalooza 2015

[RH Photos] Lollapalooza 2015

Photos by Bryan Allen Lamb.

Lollapalooza 2015: it came, it conquered, and it closed early. But not even Sunday's crappy, unpredictable weather could put a damper on the weekend’s festivities. Packed full of artists of every genre, Lolla brought us the latest and the legendary, once again proving that this monster of an event cannot be tamed or topped. From Friday to Sunday, Lolla-enthusiasts spent their days and nights trekking back and forth from stage to stage across the large and lovely Grant Park. Though my feet are broken and my body hates me, I wouldn’t have missed it for the world. But if you did, here’s a recap on my weekend in Lolla land.


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Top Artists to See at Lollapalooza 2015

Alright cool kids it’s that time of the year we all look forward to - when summer actually feels like summer (for two weeks) and you can drink booze outside with a couple hundred thousand of your closest friends while Millennium Park is raging with some of the most epic and fresh artists to date for Chicago’s largest annual summer music festival, Lollapalooza.

Lolla is here to take over Chicago once again and it’s coming hard with some hugely stellar acts. Like every music festival ever, there are too many amazing artists to choose from and a few frustrating time-slot conflicts. But no worries, here are a few suggestions to make this weekend worth the heat, crowds, and money you spent on that expensive and lovely little wristband.

Shakey Graves Digs Deep

Hello, I'm Brynn. I've been in love with and obsessed with music and musicians since pre-k. I went to school for it, I play piano, compose and sing my heart out on the daily. I'm here to introduce you to some sounds I live for and the people who make them-because what good is it all if you can't share it?

I came across this one-man band recently, and have had his voice stuck in my brain ever since. With all the gimmicks and fancy stuff artists are throwing at you today, it's reassuring to discover a man who can stick to the basics and make a buzz. His album "Roll The Bones" is a good, soul-warming listen from beginning to end. Though, I have to admit I'm a sucker for an artist who can play multiple instruments at once, his honest, bluesy song writing and raw talent is what tugs at my heart strings.

Tracks such as "Unlucky Skin," and title track "Roll The Bones," are simply beautiful and truly organic. With wailing vocals, hand-slapping, feet-stomping body percussion, and metallic guitar, this indie-folk artist is worth checking out.

You can listen to the full length album here.

Shakey Graves @ Schubas 6/20

http://youtu.be/xdCZAZiTCHs