Friday, October 21 2011
Lollapalooza 1991: The Underground As a Community
Originally conceived of as a farewell tour for Jane's Addiction, Lollapalooza turned into something even grander: Woodstock for Gen X.
Friday, September 30 2011
The Year Alternative Went Massive and Defined a Decade
Above all else, musically 1991 will forever be remembered as the year alterna-rock conquered the masses. PopMatters explores how alternative became the dominant form of rock music in the '90s.
Tuesday, August 24 2010
Lollapalooza: 6 Aug 2010 - Chicago
Yes, Lolla was bigger than ever this year, but was it better? In a word, yes.
Monday, August 31 2009
Wet Hot American Festival: Lollapalooza 2009
Certain things in Chicago are predictable... if it’s Lollapalooza weekend, the weather is gonna stink. PopMatters covered the fest, shooting video interviews and avoiding heatstroke.
Thursday, August 28 2008
Lollapalooza
From Radiohead’s transcendent set on Friday night to Kanye West’s emotional homecoming hit parade on Sunday, Lollapalooza offered the sold-out crowds over 120 acts as well as over-hyped rumors of a Senator Obama visit that never happened.
Monday, June 16 2008
Memory of a Free Festival
The carefully curated lineups at the big multiday summer music festivals promise an unforgettable experience for fans -- those who can afford to go, that is.
