Champaign's Alternative
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 [...]
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. [...]
Pygmalion Music Festival is a campus wide excuse to kick back, take a break from being a diligent student and enjoy a wide array of fabulous music. For the last seven years, Pygmalion has been bringing established, big name bands and incredible local gems to this campus. This year, Pygmalion has some additional epic events [...]
Sunday, Day 4 of 4. Vids and photos–check ‘em out! Smith Westerns [This Tent, 12:30-1:30 PM] Playing for an audience not much older than themselves, Smith Westerns took to the This Tent stage with a nervous energy. After jumping right into their set with “Imagine Pt. 3,” off their album Dye It Blonde, lead singer [...]
Saturday, Day 3 of 4. Vids and photos–check ‘em out! Mumford & Sons [Which Stage, 6:15-7:45 PM] After hearing Mumford and Sons hit “Little Lion Man” on WPGU last summer, I became hooked. Though a late bloomer to this incredible act, I attempted to make up for lost time by buying their debut album, Sigh [...]
Friday, Day 2 of 4. Vids and photos–check ‘em out! The Sword [That Tent, 3:30-4:45 PM] For a change of pace I decided to check out heavy metal band The Sword. The crowd was actually really surprising, ranging from dads to women with their heads tatted up (yes, tattoos on shaved heads). Ten minutes before [...]
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