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18-03-2025
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In 2025, Lollapalooza Has Shed Its Rock Past for Good
The post In 2025, Lollapalooza Has Shed Its Rock Past for Good appeared first on Consequence. Lollapalooza has revealed its 2025 lineup, with Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, the Creator, Sabrina Carpenter, and RÜFÜS DU SOL serving as the festival's big four headliners. It's the first time in Lolla's history that a rock band of some sort isn't headlining. If anything, the 'rock' headliner is Olivia Rodrigo this year, whose occasionally-feisty catalogue is inspired by the plethora of bands who've closed out Lollapalooza stages in years prior: Rage Against the Machine, Jack White, Arctic Monkeys, Nine Inch Nails. But as undeniable as Rodrigo is, her name feels less like a treat for Chicago's rock crowd and more like an appropriate companion to acts like Gracie Abrams, TWICE, and fellow headliner Sabrina Carpenter. Get Lollapalooza 2025 Tickets Here This seems to be the biggest takeaway of the festival's 29th edition, which goes down in Grant Park from July 31st to August 3rd. The festival has gradually shed its rock-tinged layers in favor of electronic music, hip-hop, and mainly, pop (and alt-pop, for what it's worth). This is neither a good thing or a bad thing, as Lollapalooza can only afford to scale towards whatever is most contemporary and will bring the highest percentage of attendees. But for a certain festival-goer, this lineup represents that eventual changing of the guard when it comes to rock bands at multi-genre events like Lolla. Don't get me wrong: there are definitely some rock bands on this lineup. There are some good ones, too: Chicago's own Ratboys are hidden within the undercard (perhaps with some new music?), they've finally booked the whirlwind Japanese punks Otoboke Beaver, and there're plenty of rising rock acts that are worth getting to Grant Park at 2:00 p.m. for, like Wunderhorse, NewDad, La Femme, Julie, and Girl Tones. But as welcome as these groups are on the lineup, they aren't exactly unified under the larger-font rock names, which are literally just Korn and Cage the Elephant this year. The latter's billing outside the top line is actually a bit of a surprise, especially considering the selection of alt-rock radio acts that have a sizable overlap with Cage's fanbase (Wallows, Flipturn, Foster the People). With their 2024 comeback album, Cage the Elephant have once again reaffirmed their status as one of the biggest alternative rock groups around, period. And yet, they've been out-billed by Korn, who are more or less on the lineup as a novelty act. That's not to say Korn doesn't have a great output or wouldn't absolutely rip it at sundown in Chicago, but it's such a random nod to the now-reappraised nu-metal scene that they look strange on the poster. I'd almost expect them to be paired with the new iteration of Linkin Park, who have pretty much exclusively opted for the Danny Wimmer Presents fests like Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville instead of anything put on by C3 Presents or Goldenvoice/AEG. In fact, it's those same DWP festivals that are boasting the lions share of active rock bands in 2025, which might explain why fests like Lolla and Coachella aren't bending over backwards for them. Previously, the acts that would play, say, Florida's Welcome to Rockville were the harder-edged groups you'd see at Mayhem, Ozzfest, or Warped Tour. This year, they've got Green Day, Incubus, Jimmy Eat World, Sublime, Taking Back Sunday, and the aforementioned Linkin Park — all of which could justifiably accompany Korn's 'nostalgia rock' position on Lolla's 2025 lineup, but are instead now grouped into DWP's more general 'hard rock' scene that's completely independent from the other multi-genre fests. Similarly, with the dissolution of Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago this year, it seemed like Lollapalooza had a golden chance to secure the type of acts they've been regularly competing with their summer indie counterpart for. But the indie rock selections are lacking more than ever. Clairo, and Magdalena Bay are some of the strongest inclusions (though they are closer to indie pop these days). Still, there are ton of active indie artists that would look terrific on this lineup, like a reunited TV on the Radio or Rilo Kiley, plus Japanese Breakfast, HAIM, Bon Iver, Lucy Dacus, Beach House, Fontaines D.C., Wet Leg, Perfume Genius, Horsegirl, Big Thief… the list goes on. Perhaps these names will continue to appear on Riot Fest lineups, who have begun to lean in the opposite direction as their Danny Wimmer Presents rock fest counterparts and embraced more indie rock, post-punk, and shoegaze than ever before. Or, more cynically, the demand for these types of artist just isn't high enough anymore for organizers to invest in. Bands with multiple members are expensive, and even the few rock-adjacent acts with backing bands are fronted by a solo artist (like Djo, Bleachers, and Still Woozy). The more realistic course of action for organizers is to go full Kilby Block Party or Just Like Heaven and curate an indie-specific mix within a smaller festival presentation; and yet, that's what Pitchfork was, and even that couldn't make it another year in Chicago. So, Lollapalooza continues to shy away from the genre that it made its namesake from, and this lineup feels like the final nail in the coffin. While it may seem like a tragedy to the guitar-loving rock fans of yore, it's worth noting that even if more big-ticket rock bands were booked, the majority of Lollapalooza attendees might still have avoided them anyway. Case in point: My first Lollapalooza was in 2012, where I skipped out on seeing a reunited Black Sabbath (I know, idiotic move) because I was 16 years old and wanted to see The Black Keys instead. But for Lollapalooza's countercultural origins, it's not like the 2025 lineup is completely without its haymakers. Looking around at the poster and there's a new class of hyperpop and hip-hop adjacent artists who fall through the cracks of their genres in service of a new kind of punk. Bladee, Jane Remover, 2hollis, and Xaviersobased are just a few of these sonic rebels that bring crushing noise, inspired detours, and a post-everything attitude to their music, making their inclusions on the lineup an example of Lolla's insistence on looking to the future. Still, with the festival's rock-focused past now in the rearview, Lollapalooza has established the new global, pop-centric identity that its cultivated over the last decade. It may look different than the days of Trent Reznor caked in mud or the DIY spirit that the early days of Lolla boasted, but at least we know one thing: Olivia Rodrigo and Korn will be ripping it in Chicago the same weekend, and that's a feat in and of itself. In 2025, Lollapalooza Has Shed Its Rock Past for Good Paolo Ragusa Popular Posts JD Vance Booed at Kennedy Center Dropkick Murphys Make On-Stage Wager with Trump Supporter Over Where His Shirt Was Made Documentary Claims Jim Morrison Is Alive, Living in Syracuse Lady Gaga on Meeting Trent Reznor: "I Black Out Every Time I'm in His Presence" j-hope of BTS Makes Triumphant Return with Solo Tour "Hope on the Stage": Review Matt Pinfield Comes Out of a Coma After Suffering Massive Stroke: "Guys, I'm Alive" Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
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05-02-2025
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Bourbon & Beyond drops 2025 lineup featuring acts like The Lumineers, Phish, Sturgill Simpson, Noah Kahan, and more
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — The world's largest bourbon and music festival is back for its seventh year. After a record-breaking 2024, from Sept. 11 through Sept. 14, Bourbon & Beyond is returning to the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Read more of the latest Kentucky news In addition to four jam-packed days of music across five stages, music fans and spirit aficionados alike can get a taste of Kentucky through a spread of culinary and bourbon workshops led by world-renowned distillers and chefs. 'Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life have quickly become the most anticipated andhigh-profile music festivals in Louisville each year,' said Mayor Craig Greenberg. 'Bourbon &Beyond in particular showcases our city's rich bourbon culture and, most importantly, highlightsLouisville's incredible hospitality. Congratulations to Danny Wimmer Presents on anotheramazing lineup. We can't wait for the fans to be back in September.' Bourbon & Beyond 2025 will feature more than 120 artists across four days, including: The Lumineers, Benson Boone, and Alabama Shakes on Thursday. Phish, Khruangbin, and Joe Bonamassa on Friday. Sturgill 'Johnny Blue Skies' Simpson, Jack White, and Vance Joy on Saturday. Noah Kahan, Goo Goo Dolls, and Megan Moroney on Sunday. Discount store chain closing all locations in Kentucky, 9 other states: Here's where Bourbon & Beyond drops 2025 lineup featuring acts like The Lumineers, Phish, Sturgill Simpson, Noah Kahan, and more Kentucky man tased, accused of trying to kill KSP trooper during high-speed chase 'With top-shelf headliners and an expansive lineup, Bourbon & Beyond is taking center stage asthe ultimate celebration of Kentucky's hospitality and culture,' said David S. Beck, Presidentand CEO of Kentucky Venues. 'We're proud to partner with Danny Wimmer Presents towelcome fans from around the globe to the Kentucky Exposition Center, and to showcase thebest our state has to offer.' Four-day general admission, mint VIP and Angel's Envy Beyond VIP passes, as well as single-dayGA and single-day mint VIP passes are on sale now, starting at $124.99. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-02-2025
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Louder Than Life Initial 2025 Lineup: Slayer, A Perfect Circle, Lamb of God, Acid Bath, and Drain
The post Louder Than Life Initial 2025 Lineup: Slayer, A Perfect Circle, Lamb of God, Acid Bath, and Drain appeared first on Consequence. The Louder Than Life festival has been gradually rolling out its 2025 lineup, with over a dozen artists having now been revealed. The four-day gathering is set for September 18th-21st at the Highland Festival Grounds in Louisville, Kentucky. As previously reported, Slayer will be one of the headliners at this year's festival after Hurricane Helene washed out their scheduled appearance in 2024. Additionally, it was announced in December that the reunited Acid Bath would be playing four Danny Wimmer Presents festivals in 2025, including Louder Than Life. Get Louder Than Life Tickets Here In recent days, Louder Than Life has revealed such notable acts as A Perfect Circle, Lamb of God, and Drain. Other bands playing the four-day fest include the reunited letlive., Lorna Shore, Mudvayne, Walls of Jericho, Black Veil Brides, Superheaven, Spineshank, and Static-X, among others. Four-day passes for Louder Than Life 2025 are currently available via the festival's website. A new artist is being unveiled every weekday via Louder Than Life's social media. See an updated list of announced artists below. Louder Than Life 2024 Lineup (updating daily): Slayer Acid Bath Letlive. Lorna Shore Counterparts Static-X Mudvayne Thrown Chimaira Walls of Jericho 12 Stones Landmvrks Black Veil Brides Spineshank A Perfect Circle Ra Superheaven Lamb of God Drain Louder Than Life Initial 2025 Lineup: Slayer, A Perfect Circle, Lamb of God, Acid Bath, and Drain Heavy Consequence Staff Popular Posts Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Win Big at 2025 Grammys: See Full Winners List Tame Impala Score First-Ever Grammy Win Buffy the Vampire Slayer Revival with Sarah Michelle Gellar Coming to Hulu Doechii Brings the House Down with "CATFISH" at the 2025 Grammys: Watch Nine Inch Nails Announce 2025 "Peel It Back World Tour" [Updated] P!NK Steals the Show with Cover of 'Babe I'm Gonna Leave You' at FireAid: Watch Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
