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Face Off: Lollapalooza V. Pitchfork

In Face Off, WPGU music staff writers will argue for different sides of the same topic. The experiences and knowledge of these music lovers could introduce you to a different perspective on the issue. Read their opinions on the subject and then add your own in the comments. This month, we’ll look at two of [...]

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Lollapalooza Lineup

The time we’ve all been waiting for has come! The Lollapalooza lineup was announced this morning, and as always, it did not dissapoint. The headliners include The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Keys, Jack White, reunited Black Sabbath, Florence + The Machine, The Shins, Passion Pit, Sigur Ros and many more phenomenal acts. If [...]

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WPGU Goes Lolla: Recap Day 3

Sunday, Day 3 of 3. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. [Google+, 3:15 - 4:00 PM] It’s not everyday that you come across a band that’s concerned about your port-o-potty experience at a music festival. Daniel Zott and Josh Epstein seemed very matter-of-fact when they said they were going to be leaving bottles of Dom Perignon in [...]

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WPGU Goes Lolla: Recap Day 2

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Saturday, Day 2 of 3. Make sure to check back for photos! Fitz and the Tantrums [Music Unlimited, 2:30-3:30 PM] Coming on the heels of a short sneeze of rain, Fitz and the Tantrums greeted a huge, dripping crowd just as the sun re-emerged. This being their first Lollapalooza, the band was absolutely bursting with [...]

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WPGU Goes Lolla: Recap Day 1

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Friday, Day 1 of 3. Make sure to check back for photos! The Vaccines [Music Unlimited, 12:45-1:30 PM] For a band that formed in 2010 and only has one full length, The Vaccines are doing one hell of a job. Here they are a year later and already playing Lolla. Not only that, but playing [...]

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WPGU Goes Lolla

By definition, it’s an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. But over the years, Lollapalooza has come to embody a lot more than just an incredible music festival. What started out as a farewell tour for Jane’s Addiction grew into something that changed the way we experience music forever. [...]

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