Now that the lineup is officially out, I’m sure many of you, like me, are absolutely pumped for this year’s Lollapalooza. It’s filled with some great acts this year – The Weeknd, Bruno Mars and Travis Scott just to name a few.
However, for as many well-known artists who will be performing this year, there is a plethora of smaller groups and musicians who deserve some attention. This year I thought it would be nice if these less widely known acts got some recognition, so I have curated a small list here to get you started!
1. Wallows
Who they are: An upcoming alternative band who doesn’t even have their own Wikipedia page, let’s help them out, guys.
Fun fact: One of the members is Dylan Minette from 13 Reasons Why.
You’ll like them if you listen to: Cage the Elephant.
2. Post Animal
Who they are: A psychedelic rock band sometimes confused with Post Malone, but trust me, they’re very, very different.
Fun fact: Another celebrity! Joe Keery from Stranger Things is a contributing member, but his touring ability is limited since he’s like in a TV show or something.
You’ll like them if you listen to: Father John Misty.
3. Taylor Bennett
Who they are: A young, independent hip-hop artist from Chicago who brings a new and unique style to the genre.
Fun fact: He’s Chance the Rapper’s little brother.
You’ll like them if you listen to: Tyler, the Creator.
4. Tank and the Bangas
Who they are: A funk and soul group based out of New Orleans that adds spoken word and slam poetry to some of their songs in order to send a message.
Fun Fact: They met at an open mic show and the rest is history.
You’ll like them if you listen to: Noname, Lizzo or Solange.
5. YUNGBLUD
Who they are: An English musician who has incorporated ska and hip-hop into his rock-like sound.
Fun Fact: His grandfather performed with the band T. Rex.
You’ll like them if you listen to: Arctic Monkeys.
6. Basement
Who they are: An English rock band with an emo punk sound.
Fun Fact: They actually started when some of the member’s pop-punk band In This for Fun broke up.
You’ll like them if you listen to: Nirvana.
7. Vera Blue
Who they are: An Australian singer-songwriter who has a pop/folk influence.
Fun Fact: She was a contestant on The Voice Australia.
You’ll like them if you listen to: Misterwives.
8. John Splithoff
Who they are: A pop singer-songwriter with a really uplifting sound.
Fun Fact: He auditioned for his high school music group by singing “It’s Alright” by Huey Lewis & The News.
You’ll like them if you listen to: Bruno Major.
9. Amy Shark
Who they are: An Australian indie-pop singer-songwriter and producer.
Fun Fact: She sings the song Sink In from the Love, Simon soundtrack.
You’ll like them if you listen to: Julia Michaels.
