LIVE REVIEW: INNERVIEW DOES LOLLAPALOOZA, SATURDAY, 8/4

On what was easily the hottest day of the summer, singer Daya looked stunning in a futuristic all-white look and her voice was crystal clear (even performing acapella at one point while experiencing some minor sound issues). Her day three set at Lake Shore included an R.L. Grime cover and new music for eager fans. Perry’s had a huge lineup slated for the day, with sibling duo Hippie Sabotage settings things off early in the afternoon before hip hop legend LL Cool J turned the Bud Light Stage into a family-style picnic, with listeners of all ages pumping their fists to his never-ending roster of hits. B-boys dressed in tracksuits also added to the nostalgic stage setup complete with boombox visuals. Pop phenom Carly Rae Jepsen kicked off her heels (literally) and got down to business in a sequined mini, which reflected beautifully off of the setting sun as she belted out sugary sweet tunes at the Lake Shore Stage. (In a very smart move, sassy UK sensation Dua Lipa was booked on the exact same stage just an hour after Jepsen, so fans didn’t have to move a muscle as they anticipated her arrival.) Bi-racial rapper Logic spoke candidly about mental health and diversity, encouraging acceptance throughout his passionate performance. Despite the heat, fans nestled in and started to secure their spots for the headliners. Vampire Weekend opened their set by playing “A-Punk” three times, and also confirmed that new material is on the way. The front row of the Grant Park Stage was appropriately staffed with medics and water was preemptively passed out ahead of The Weeknd. Abel crooned “Often” and more, while chants from the crowd echoed between sing-alongs and refrains of “F*CK SELENA!” –BY DANIELLA THOMPSON–PHOTO BY ROGER HO/LOLLAPALOOZA 2018
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