Lollapalooza 2024: 9 Ones To Catch (Who Aren't Headlining)
With Lollapalooza just around the corner, ready to transform Grant Park in Chicago into a musical paradise, the only thing you should be thinking about is which incredible artists you can't miss from the jaw-dropping lineup. As we count down to four days of the world's best music, here are nine acts you should catch while you eagerly await to dance your heart out to Megan Thee Stallion, shed a tear with SZA, and experience so much more at Lollapalooza 2024!
Chapell Roan
Behold, Chapell Roan, the future of gay pop continues her rise on the festival circuit. And no, we're not talking about Joja Siwa. Hot off the glittery heels of her already ICONIC Coachella debut and landmark Gov Ball performance, Roan continues to leave it all out on the dancefloor one pink cowgirl hat at a time. Her debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, paints a technicolor portrait of near-pop perfection, spiraling through the complex feelings of queer love, desire, and acceptance to a lavishly cinematic effect.
Malcolm Todd
2024 so far for LA-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Malcolm Todd has been, in a word, sweet. After finally releasing his highly-anticipated album Sweet Boy, he has spent the last few months touring North America, bringing his groovy production and unique brand of R&B to the live music arena. If there's one thing we're sure about, this year's lineup is all the sweeter with his endearing presence on the bill.
2hollis
2hollis has been revolutionizing the music industry with his unique and boundary-pushing style that fuses elements from the past decade of music with his distinctive sound and vocal presence, creating a dynamic sonic masterpiece that belies his youth. His latest album, boy, is a testament to his vast musical range and depth, showcasing moments of grandeur and profound intimacy. With his momentum only building, 2hollis is precisely where he's supposed to be this weekend, and that's on a goddamn stage.
Wisp
Simply put, if you don't stop to listen to Wisp, the new face of shoegaze, what are you doing? After releasing her EP Pandora, the satisfying pinnacle of a remarkable journey kicked off with the soaring success of her breakout track "Your face," Wisp has stepped out of her bedroom and into the world, blending noted intimacy with evident openness and a desire to communicate. After spending the last few months touring with Panchiko across North America, Lollapalooza is set to be her next triumph.
Nia Archives
New-gen junglist Nia Archives is not interested in being confined to a box. Since emerging in 2020, the 24-year-old producer, DJ, singer, songwriter, and visual artist has been at the helm of the latest era of jungle. Her collage-like soundscapes have helped bring the sound to a new generation of clubgoers who are now discovering and thriving in the lush genre. Now, with Lolla looming, her set has all the potential to be THE dance party of the weekend.
The Last Dinner Party
The Last Dinner Party has come a long way since their breakout 2023 single "Nothing Matters," which took the internet and the world by storm. Now, with a breathtaking debut album under their belt, the divinely melodramatic UK art-rock band brings fans one step closer to sweet ecstasy on every stage they grace with their theatrical and fearless artistry. Making their Lolla debut this year, The Last Dinner party is poised to make a dazzling spectacle of fierce femininity, art-rock genius, and spunky surrender to the stage.
Riovaz
New Jersey's pride and joy Riovaz is undoubtedly ready to rock the Lolla stage with his genre-eschewing music. With recent hits like "Lavender Town" and crowd favorites like "tell me" and "Tantrum (Pace Yourself)" wielding the power of hyperpop and crippling nostalgia, the underground multi-hyphenate artist is a beacon of hope for those wanting to transform their pain into catharsis.
Infinity Song
NYC soft-rock band Infinity Song has taken the music scene by storm with its tight vocal harmonies, dreamy lyricism, and sublime guitar riffs. Their recent album, Metamorphosis Complete, pays homage to '70s acts like ABBA, The Mamas and The Papas, and Fifth Dimension, serving as the sibling band's most focused, intentional, and self-assured body of work. Making their grand Lollapalooza debut, the four-piece will undoubtedly create a transcendent experience for the festival and continue solidifying its place in the modern sonic zeitgeist.
grentperez
grentperez never fails to bless his fans with his infectiously uplifting personality. If you need to experience anything this weekend, it's the crowd's energy at this rising star's sets as he croons songs like "Silver Lining" and "Clementine" to the masses. From the back of the crowd to the front, every fan will no doubt be singing their hearts out while every new one jumps from all the energy this Aussie brings to the stage.
