Archive: 2025

In a blink, Day 4 at Lollapalooza arrived. The final day featured plenty of excitement around the Lakeshore Stage and T-Mobile Stage. A massive crowd gathered early to catch breakout pop group Katseye make one of their biggest appearances in their early career, and as the sun set, Finneas brought out collaborator Ashe to team […]

Devon Allman and Duane Betts have announced the ninth annual Allman Betts Family Revival Tour.  The 20-date cross-country tour kicks off in Saint Louis, MO on November 29. The tour will make stops throughout the country, including NYC, LA, and San Francisco, as well as new markets like San Antonio and Tucson. Hosted by Devon Allman and […]

Music and finance are merging as Bitcoin and blockchain technology redefine how artists engage with fans and manage their work. This article explores how digital assets are transforming the music industry. Music is always exploring new sounds and ideas. Now, a big change is coming from technology. Bitcoin, once just a niche digital currency, is […]

While we often devote much of our nostalgic attention in these columns to 20th century acts, there has certainly been no shortage of compelling and visceral bands that have emerged this side of the millennium. And one of the most prolific and consistently enthralling bands on the “Manic” front would have to be the Osees […]

The air at Mansfield, Massachusetts’ Xfinity Center on this past Saturday night, August 2nd, was thick with a palpable sense of anticipation and raw energy for the return of Arlington, Texas’ heavy metal juggernaut, Pantera. The reconfigured band now includes guitarist Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne) and drummer Charlie Benante (Anthrax) along with original singer Phil […]

Day 3 at Lollapalooza had a low-key start, but by the early evening, the excitement picked up, particularly at the T-Mobile Stage, where Doechii delivered a showstopping set and Rufus Du Sol followed up with the headlining spot, both to massive crowds. On the other side of the festival, K-pop had its headlining moment with […]

Lollapalooza kept rolling on Day 2, with some tough set choices. The northern area anchored by the Bud Light Stage featured Bleachers and Korn. In contrast, the opposite end by the T-Mobile Stage and Lakeshore Stage had the opportunity to catch Djo, Wallows, and Olivia Rodrigo. Some of the big storylines of the day included […]

After a downpour the night before, the sun shone upon Grant Park for a picture-perfect start to Lollapalooza. Some of the big storylines of the day:  Here’s a spotlight on more sets (including deeper dives on Role Model and Gracie Abrams) that stood out from Day 1: Girl Tones Girl Tones got the BMI Stage […]

The last official month of Summer has finally arrived, and it is a sad and joyous occasion all at once. While waving goodbye to summer indicates the end of ice cream cones and long vacations, it is also the chance to start anew, to rejuvenate in the solace of the sun one last time before […]