LIVE REVIEW: INNERVIEW DOES LOLLAPALOOZA, FRIDAY 8/3

At the Lake Shore Stage, R&B babe Alina Baraz kicked off Lolla day two by putting a sultry spin on her hits with her golden locks flowing in the sun. Backed by an amazing live band, her deep cuts came to life and kept the crowd stunned throughout her set. Singer Khalid returned the favor by joining her for their collaboration “Electric”. Baraz bystanders then got a two-for-one special as the comically talented Tyler, the Creator gave a spectacular show just across the field at the Grant Park Stage. His technicolor garb mimicked his off-the-wall antics as he encouraged moshing throughout his set. As the sun began to set over at the Tito’s Stage, West Coast rockers The Neighbourhood drew a substantial crowd. After vocalist Jesse Rutherford crooned hits like “Sweater Weather”, their crowd merged into one for Post Malone’s scheduled set. Posty revisited some classics before moving into new terrain from his latest work, Beerbongs & Bentleys. Styled in a graffiti-riddled airbrushed top and shorts, he definitely caught the attention of plenty of new listeners. Meanwhile, Bebe Rexha had fans rushing the stage when she pulled an impromptu encore after her set was over. Despite having a late-night aftershow scheduled later, Canadian DJ Malaa gave it her all at the Perry’s Stage, which resulted in a massive turnout. Crowds soon began to split for the headliners, either heading to the north end of the park to catch The National close out the Bud Light Stage or south to see fan-favorite Bruno Mars on the main stage. Donning a Chicago Bulls jersey, the ever-funky showman Mars closed out the Grant Park Stage with hits like “Locked Out of Heaven” and “Uptown Funk” that kept the crowd dancing as they headed to the gates. –BY DANIELLA THOMPSON–PHOTO BY ROGER HO/LOLLAPALOOZA 2018
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