Interview with Battles

I was able to wrangle Battles into an interview at Lolla. It was John's birthday, we talk math rock and we relive Smokey Robinson's performance. We laughed, we cried. These guys are an incredible band and they're funny. View away.

Perry Farrell Interview

So here's my first interview from Lolla with Mr. Perry Farrell. We talk the evolution of the festival, bands he wants to see and then he draws on my face. I KID you not!

The Black Kids @ Lolla

One of the most hyped bands of the last year, their first album just dropped titled, Partie Traumatic. It was good to see these guys live finally, I'm not 100% sold yet - but I did enjoy the set.

Girl Talk at Lolla

This set was madness... toilet paper guns, folks dancin' on stage, a kid dressed as a gorilla in a nearby tree, and Greg jumpin' on a raft to crowd surf - then said raft is commandeered by a fan.

The Cool Kids at Lolla

Here's a side stage clip of The Cool Kids! This set was amazing, by far the biggest crowd we've ever had at the BMI Stage. Go now and grab their debut LB The Bake Sale.

PALOOZA

So I've made it back in one piece. I had a really great time in Chicago and got about 14 worthwhile interviews. Not too bad considering I've never done anything on that scale before. While I'm editing the interviews I figured I'd post some bonus footage we filmed.

Holla

Lollapalooza Sunday Picks

Sunday Sunday Sunday is always the hardest day to get the motor running. But Sunday starts off with some great stuff. Chicago's own Office and Kid Sister, The Blakes, and Octopus Project. Straight into White Lies, Wild Sweet Orange, WMMF, and The Whigs. That makes my lights turn on to say the least. All are noteworthy acts making names for themselves.

1. The National
These fellas occupy an interesting spot in the day's schedule. At the Petrillo Band Shell The National will be able to make quick prey of those waiting for NIN across the field. These guys are coming off a two year high and nothing looks to be stopping them. Matt Berninger's voice at dusk should be kinky.



2. The Whigs
I wish these guys would play in my backyard, plain and simple. Julian, the drummer, makes me want to break shit. They thrive in the live atmosphere.



3. Mark Ronson
Ronson and his glorious horns. My ears really like horns and Ronson's use of them is oh so pleasing. His horns aka The Dap-Kings make you want to move it move it.



4. Girl Talk
I doubt he misses his past job in the bio-med field. Greg makes great party music so do your best to get on stage and dance with him.




5. What Made Milwaukee Famous
These Austin rockers consistently produce great pop-rock. Kincaid's vocals are bound to bowl you over. You won't be able to shake the songs from your head, listen to Sultan from their latest Barsuk release What Doesn't Kill Us. And the answer is Schlitz.



6. G Love & Special Sauce
He was my first, I hope it's not awkward.





7. NIN
I'm going with nails you squid brain.





UNDER THE RADAR
Peep The Black Kids, White Lies, Tally Hall, and John Butler Trio.