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10 Artists From Lollapalooza That You Need In Your Life, STAT

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Anushree Rayarikar

Aug 09, 2019

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10 Artists From Lollapalooza That You Need In Your Life, STAT

Anushree Rayarikar

This past weekend, I went to Lollapalooza that is a music festival in downtown Chicago. It was 4 straight days of good music, good weather, and good vibes. One of the best parts about Lolla is seeing many big-name artists in one place. I got to see my absolute favorites, Hozier, Kacey Musgraves, Lil Wayne, Childish Gambino, Ariana Grande, 21 Savage, and more. But I also got to experience a lot of smaller/less popular artists and bands that definitely had amazing sets! These are the artists I think that are worth taking a look at!

1. YBN Cordae

He was one of the first sets I saw at Lolla, and he truly has a way of captivating the audience! His flow is really smooth, and his new album that just came out is full of bops!

Genre of Music: Rap

Most Popular Song: "RNP" (feat. Anderson .Paak) (Album: "The Lost Boy" - 2019)

My Favorite Song: "Bad Idea" (feat. Chance the Rapper) (Album: "The Lost Boy" - 2019)

2. Lennon Stella

Lennon Stella has the sweetest voice ever, this music is perfect for a girls night or a late-night dance party in your room! Plus, her outfits are to die for (@lennonstella on Instagram)

Genre of Music: Singer/Songwriter, Pop

Most Popular Song: "La Di Da" (Album: "Love, me" - EP - 2018)

My Favorite Song: "BITCH" (takes one to know one) (Single)

3. Janelle Monae

I know that Janelle Monae is a well-known name in pop culture, but she is on this list because not a lot of people know her music! She is an incredibly talented and empowering singer to listen to so ladies and gentlemen alike, put this on yo playlist!

Genre of Music: Singer/Songwriter, R&B/Soul

Most Popular Song: "Make Me Feel" (Album: "Dirty Computer" - 2018)

My Favorite Song: "Yoga" (Album: Wondaland Presents: "The Eephus" - EP - 2015)

4. NF

Not only is his rapping really good, but his lyrics are also super meaningful, and his background audios really complete all of his songs! Want some angsty angry but also kinda lit rap to listen to while you drive? NF is your guy.

Genre of Music: Rap

Most Popular Song: "Let You Down" (Album: "Perception" - 2017)

My Favorite Song: "Leave Me Alone" (Album: "The Search" - 2019)

5. Bea Miller

Not only is Bea Miller super cute, super funny, and has hair like LavaGirl, she ALSO is super humble and grounded! She was fantastic to see live, I felt like her personality truly shone through.

Genre of Music: Pop

Most Popular Song: "Fire N Gold" (Album: "Not an Apology" - 2014)

My Favorite Song: "it's not u it's me" (Single - 2019)

6. The Revivalists

I never thought I'd like Rock music, but their sound is truly fantastic. I found myself vibing out to every single song they played! Also, they were super enlightening and woke throughout their set, advocating for better gun laws and reform in this country, something that was incredibly relevant and important. I will be adding them to my playlist!!

Sidenote: LOOK AT THAT HAIR!!! Glorious.

Genre of Music: Rock

Most Popular Song: "Wish I Knew You" (Album: "Men Amongst Mountains" - 2015)

My Favorite Song: "Monster" (Album: "Men Amongst Mountains" - 2015)

7. Death Cab for Cutie

This is one of the bands that I actually didn't get to see at Lolla, due to the overlap of some of my other favorite artists. However, I heard that their show was amazing and that CHANCE came out on stage!! SO I am jealous that I missed it, but definitely a great artist to listen to when you need some feel-good music.

Genre of Music: Rock/Soft Rock

Most Popular Song: "I Will Follow You Into the Dark" (Album: "Plans" - 2005)

My Favorite Song: "I Will Follow You Into the Dark" (Album: "Plans" - 2005)

8. Smino

This set was wild! Smino is a fun, laid- back, groovy artist to listen to on a summer day with a glass of lemonade in your hand, shades on, laying out in the sun.

Genre of Music: Rap

Most Popular Song: "Eternal" (feat. Smino) on Chance the Rapper's new self-titled album

My Favorite Song: "Wild Irish Roses" (Album: "blkswn" - 2017)

9. Still Woozy

It's kind of hard for me to pick a favorite song for this artist! Their set was so fun and Skinny Pete absolutely slayed the instrumentals. They were so personal with the audience, it was truly a blast. Their music is all straight jams, I highly recommend!!

Genre of Music: Soul

Most Popular Song: "Goodie Bag" (Album: "Goodie Bag" - Single - 2017)

My Favorite Song: "Habit" (Album: "Habit" - Single - 2018)

10. Francis and the Lights

My high school psychology teacher introduced me to Francis and the Lights during my senior year, and I've loved his music ever since! I'm so blessed to have seen him live! He's an incredibly good musician and dancer.

Genre of Music: Electronic Pop

Most Popular Song: "May I Have This Dance" (Album: "Farewell, Starlite!" - 2016)

My Favorite Song: "Friends" (feat. Bon Iver) (Album: "Farewell, Starlite"! - 2016)

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10 Artists From Lollapalooza That You Need In Your Life, STAT

Smino is a fun, laid- back, groovy artist to listen to on a summer day with a glass of lemonade in your hand, shades on, laying out in the sun.

1. YBN Cordae

2. Lennon Stella

3. Janelle Monae

4. NF

5. Bea Miller

6. The Revivalists

7. Death Cab for Cutie

8. Smino

9. Still Woozy

10. Francis and the Lights

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

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7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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