Lollapalooza is now two days and nights down, with Metallica headlining the Grant Park festival on Saturday evening. With recent Australian visitors Florence + The Machine set to bring it home on Sunday, the final day, it's safe to say that Lolla has done it up right for its 2015 event. We continue our look at the program day-by-day and bring you five bands that aren't to be missed, other than the flame-haired headliner, of course!
Night Terrors of 1927
The US pop duo released their debut album Everything's Coming Up Roses this year after dropping a number of popular tracks, including their Tegan and Sara collab "When You Were Mine". Having already impressed at other festivals including SXSW, CMJ and OutsideLands, Night Terrors of 1927 look set to continue their winning streak with this weekend's set on the Bud Light Stage.
1:00pm on the Bud Light Stage
Photo Credit: Pooneh Ghana
Bully
Nashville's Bully have fast made their presence known as a band to be keeping an eye on this year. The alt-rock band have released their debut album Feels Like in 2015 haven't wasted time in locking down some brilliant live shows through the US. Their music highlights some excellent guitar work, clever songwriting and an intensity that you can only really get from a band in that early, new spark-filled point of their career and in Feels Like, Bully have presented a sick introduction to what's to come.
5:40pm on the BMI Stage
Photo Credit: Jason McDonald
Albert Hammond Jr
Hammond Jr. is currently touring his third solo release Momentary Masters, his first since 2008's studio album ¿Cómo Te Llama? and the more recent EP AHJ, released in 2013. Of course, in the interim, the US musician has been keeping himself busy; not only writing and working on his own stuff, but also linking back up with The Strokes. Momentary Masters has seen Hammond Jr. and his band, including Mon Khmer frontman Hammarsing Kharhmar, Mikey Hart from Bleachers, Jordan Brooks and Jeremy Gustin delve further into their creative relationship than ever before and result has been excellent. Produced by long-time Strokes friend and producer Gus Oberg, the album has definitely brought Hammond Jr. back to the spotlight and his live shows have been popularly received - can't wait to track how his Lolla show goes!
6:30pm on the Pepsi Stage
Wild Belle
Elliot and Natalie Bergman, aka Wild Belle, will be taking to the Pepsi Stage for one hell of a hometown show, the Chicago duo standing out as one of the Lolla acts we're particularly keen to see. With debut record Isles dropping in 2013, the release saw the siblings have their tunes featured on the likes of Grey's Anatomy, Pitch Perfect and propelled into the playlists of many fans following successful tours and festival appearances. With a 5:15pm set on Sunday, this is going to be one of those perfect sets to ease into the final night of Lolla for sure.
5:15pm on the Pepsi Stage
DMA's
Sydney lads DMA's have been taking the States by storm, one of their most notable recent appearances being at the Governor's Ball in New York. We all know what the trio is and have demonstrated being capable of, and it's been brilliant to see the rest of the world cotton on to it as well. With a unique swagger and an incredible knack for conjuring up excellent live show atmospheres, DMA's star is only shooting higher and their Sunday set at Lolla is sure to be another killer addition to their list of achievements this year.
1:50pm on the Pepsi Stage
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To find out more about the event, the night shows, live streaming of the event and more, head here: http://www.lollapalooza.com/. The festival runs from Friday, July 31st until Sunday, August 2nd. The AU will be on ground all weekend to bring you live and exclusive coverage!
