LIVE REVIEW: INNERVIEW DOES LOLLAPALOOZA, DAY FOUR

To say that Chicago-based duo Louis The Child completely packed the Bud Light Stage on day four is clearly an understatement. The crowd spread as far as the eye could see with Robby Hauldren and Frederic Kennett utilizing dancers, fire, and even airplanes streaming their names in the sky. Deep house enthusiasts later sauntered over to catch Anjunadeep’s Daniel Goldstein, better known as Lane 8. It’s no secret that the DJ and producer does not allow filming at his live shows, so longtime fans took advantage of their moment to snap a pic for the ‘gram while they bobbed in unison. Southern sweetheart Kacey Musgraves took to the stage during the (literal) golden hour of the evening to perform hits from her Grammy Award-winning album of the same name. Amongst singing tunes like “Slow Burn” and “High Horse”, the Texas native also used her platform to address gun control in the wake of two mass shootings over the weekend. Rapper Meek Mill also took a moment during his set to pay tribute to fallen hip-hop artists we lost to violence like Nipsey Hussel and XXXTentacion. Flume’s latest mixtape Hi, This Is Flume secured the majority of his set, as he brought out collaborators Reo Cragun and Vera Blue for vocal support. The new interpretive storyline of the show was a bit underwhelming, as Flume is typically known for his high production level and energy. During a few moments of silence, one could still hear Ariana Grande’s vocal gymnastics as she slayed the T-Mobile Stage as the final act of the festival. Armed with her signature ‘do, boots, and attitude, the pop diva truly proved her resilience as a force to be reckoned with. Echoes of “Thank You, Next” boomed across the field as a fireworks spectacle closed out the encore. One final note? There wasn’t a single drop of rain at Lollapalooza 2019, as the curse has finally been broken. –TEXT: DANIELLA THOMPSON–PHOTO: CHARLES REAGAN HACKLEMAN/LOLLAPALOOZA 2019
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