Lollapalooza has a loaded lineup for the 2024 festival, featuring Tyler The Creator, SZA, Hozier, Future x Metro Boomin, Stray Kids, The Killers, Blink-182, Skrillex, and plenty more. Chicago is set to be bustling outside of the core festival, too: Today (May 28), Coachella organizers announced the lineup for the official late-night aftershows.
Artists set to perform at various venues in the city include Benson Boone, Blondshell, Blu DeTiger, Chappell Roan, d4vd, Dillon Francis x Valentino Khan, Ethel Cain, Faye Webster, Geese, The Japanese House, Kesha, Kevin Abstract, Killer Mike, Labrinth, The Last Dinner Party, Militarie Gun, Raye, Tate McRae, Teezo Touchdown, Two Door Cinema Club, Tyla, and Vince Staples, among others.
$1 from every ticket will go to the Lollapalooza Arts Education Fund, supporting Chicago Public Schools with the least access to arts education. pic.twitter.com/RE3Kw63IfH
The shows all run between July 30 and August 4. Tickets for the events go on sale starting on May 31 (this Friday) at 10 a.m. CT. Find more information about that on the Lollapalooza website.
Lollapalooza is set to go down from August 1 to 4 at Chicagoâs Grant Park. Tickets went on sale a while ago now, but some are still available. The festival website currently lists 1-day general admission tickets starting $149, 2-day general admission tickets for $318, 4-day general admission tickets for $409, and other tiers of tickets are other price points. Check out the website for more information.
Anybody who thought the vinyl resurgence was just a fad was mistaken: The industry has experienced a legitimate revival. As a result, music fans are interested in physical media in ways they may not have if the decades-old medium hasnât made a comeback. That doesnât mean everybody is listening to just their parentsâ old music, though. Thatâs part of it, sure, thanks to rereleases that present classic albums in new ways. A vital part of the renewed vinyl wave, though, is new projects being released as records, of which there are plenty.
Whatever you might be into, each month brings a new slew of vinyl releases that has something for everybody. Some stand out above the rest, naturally, so check out some of our favorite vinyl releases of March below.
RosalĂa â Motomami + (Reissue)
Columbia
Itâs been two years since RosalĂa came through with her beloved third album, Motomami. She followed it up with a deluxe edition called Motomami + not long after, and now that version of the album is on vinyl for the first time ever. This pressing comes on clear-colored vinyl and comes with a poster.
AC/DC â Back In Black (50th Anniversary Reissue)
Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings
On December 31, 1973 at Chequers Nightclub in Sydney, Australia, AC/DC played their first concert. That was over 50 years ago now, and the band has marked the occasion with a gorgeous series of gold vinyl reissues. Among the projects included, of course, is the iconic Back In Black, which, like the rest of the reissues, are available in the US exclusively through Walmart.
Musgraves graced March with the release of her sixth album, Deeper Well. Itâs an often-gentle album, which goes great with the gorgeous âquilted picture discâ vinyl pressing of the album that you can snag (for now, anyway, as itâs a limited collectorâs edition). The color and texture on the vinyl make it a truly special album, and you get to listen to a strong offering from one of our favorite contemporary country voices, to boot.
Indiecast host Steven Hyden and Ian Cohen went over Adrianne Lenkerâs new solo album in a recent episode, and indeed, itâs a project worth picking up, especially on vinyl. This pressing comes on recycled vinyl, meaning that each individual copy will have a unique look to it and it may not look quite like the image above, making the unboxing a fun surprise.
The Cure is an exemplary live band and has been for a long time. If you want proof of that in your vinyl library, the group just reissued their 1992 live album Paris. The 2LP set marks the releaseâs first time on vinyl in 30 years and it was remastered by Robert Smith himself (along with Miles Showell) at Abbey Road Studios. If you missed out on seeing the bandâs acclaimed live run last year, this might provide some temporary solace.
Alice In Chains â Jar Of Flies (30th Anniversary Reissue)
Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings
30 years ago now, Alice was in chains and flies were in jars. To mark this momentous occasion, Alice In Chains has delivered a reissue of Jar Of Flies. It has perhaps the most perfect vinyl coloration ever, too, which makes it look like actual flies are trapped in the record. Classics like âNutshellâ and the hit âNo Excusesâ have never sounded so good.
Rhino has been dropping off a series of high-fidelity vinyl reissues throughout 2024, and the latest classic release to get this treatment is a Grateful Dead favorite: American Beauty. This is truly a premium edition, as it is a AAA cut from the original stereo master tapes, pressed on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl, and features an insert with notes by Grateful Dead historian David Gans.
After establishing their legacy with Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and Wu-Tang Forever, Wu-Tang Clan further cemented themselves (and showed they hadnât run out of ways to name an album after themselves) with their third LP, 2000âs The W. This Vinyl Me, Please reissue is pressed on striking gold and black galaxy vinyl and comes with brand new listening notes.
For Dry Cleaning, it began with two EPs: Boundary Road Snacks And Drinks and Sweet Princess. Now theyâve remastered the EPs and smushed them together for a new reissue that combines the two releases. The reissues also serve as an excuse for the band to hit the road, so learn more about their upcoming tour dates on their website.
Sometimes, a vinyl pressing is just *chefâs kiss*, and such is the case with that of Faye Websterâs latest, Underdressed At The Symphony. Playing off the album coverâs bold use of blue, the vinyl includes a ring of blue in the middle, bordered by a semi-translucent white vinyl, playing off the bright accents on the cover.
Faye Webster announced her new album, Underdressed At The Symphony, with a new Lil Yachty collaboration titled âLego Ring.â
The two appear in the songâs video, where they play a video game together â similar to Guitar Hero or Rock Band, but with way more color. Basically, itâs a perfect fit for the carefree vibes of the song. It was directed by Kyle Ng of Braindead Studios, and viewers can also join in on the fun, with more information available here.
Underdressed At The Symphony will be available for purchase in many forms, including CD, cassette, standard vinyl, and some unique pressings, like âFaye Blueâ and a limited-edition B&W bullseye vinyl copy.
Webster is also set to continue touring throughout the summer. She will be doing tours in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. Fans across the globe can also catch her performing at festivals like Spainâs Primavera Sound, Tennesseeâs Bonnaroo, and many more. A complete list of dates can be found here.
In a 2021 interview with Uproxx, Webster said of her friendship with Yachty, âWe basically came from the same place and were doing the same thing, so itâs really inspiring to see him thrive. You know, it makes me feel like, âOK, well if I work really hard, tooâŚâ I think just sharing ideas with him⌠What we do is so different, but when weâre together, it doesnât feel that way at all.â
Check out the âLego Ringâ video above. Below, find the complete tracklist and cover art for Websterâs next album.
Faye Websterâs Underdressed At The Symphony album cover art
Secretly Canadian
Faye Websterâs Underdressed At The Symphony tracklist
1. âThinking About Youâ
2. âBut Not Kissâ
3. âWanna Quit All The Timeâ
4. âLego Ringâ Feat. Lil Yachty
5. âFeeling Good Todayâ
6. âLifetimeâ
7. âHe Loves Me Yeah!â
8. âeBay Purchase Historyâ
9. âUnderdressed At The Symphonyâ
10. âTttttimeâ
Underdressed At The Symphony is out 3/1 via Secretly Canadian. Find more information here.
Musically, things have been relatively quiet for Faye Webster. Outside of her single âLifetime,â Webster spent most of 2023 recovering from her previously hectic 2021 and 2022. Now, sheâs recharged and ready to get back into the swing of things. For Websterâs first release of 2024, sheâs teaming up with Lil Yachty for their new song, âLego Ring.â
To kick off the new year, on January 4, Webster took to her official Instagram page to tease the collaboration. The nonchalant Michelle Mercado-captured picture with Lil Yachty sent fans into a frenzy. âPutting out a new song next week,â she captioned the post.
On January 8, Webster followed up the initial post by uploading a snippet of the song. This time, instead of opting for a simple graphic, she unveiled the trailer for a video game (think Animal Crossing meets Guitar Hero) modeled after the record. As visitors put their own musical skills to the test, the instrumentation of âLego Ringâ serves as the fun fuel to keep going.
If âLego Ringâ is anywhere near as addictive as the online game, Webster will certainly earn herself a spot on Uproxxâsbest songs list come December 2024.
âLego Ringâ is out on 1/12 via Secretly Canadian. Find more information here.
On sale Friday, 5/31 at 10am CT on https://t.co/FCyaxSIM3w
