LIVE REVIEW: INNERVIEW DOES LOLLAPALOOZA, FRIDAY 8/4

With day two of Lollapalooza featuring a more promising weather report, eager Bishop Briggs fans filtered in and were treated to quite the show from the London native, who captivated the crowd with her vocal stability being nothing short of superhuman. Meanwhile Majid Jordan barely made it to their gig, with vocalist Majid Al Maskati informing us that they’d driven 10 hours to make it to Chicago after a flight cancellation before fans were serenaded with tracks like “Phases”, “Forever”, and an exclusive stripped-down version of “Pacifico”. Local indie rockers Whitney pulled a significantly large crowd shortly after, with hordes of Chicagoans arriving early to support them (as well as unexpected special guest Joey Purp, who joined them on stage for “Red Moon.”) At the opposing end of Grant Park, Phantogram rocked through a solid set in a shimmering performance that included stunning visuals, lo-fi video effects on the big screens, and a carefully curated assortment of hits both old and new. El-P and Killer Mike of Run The Jewels ushered a lucky superfan on stage to perform with them after spotting his “Let Me Rap Legend Has It” sign amongst the crowd, and Yukimi Nagano and the boys of Sweden’s Little Dragon turned up the bass with an electric performance complete with Day-Glo apparel and neon lighting. The full moon and strobe lights acted as a brooding backdrop for high-octane electronic duo Crystal Castles who, in keeping with their social anonymity, donned creepy, sock-like masks which revealed just their eyes (and tufts of vocalist Edith Frances’ fluorescent hair.) The Killers paid tribute to Muse’s cancelled set with a cover of “Starlight” as well as a rendition of Smashing Pumpkins’ “Disarm” sandwiched in between a rowdy set of fist-pumping bangers that ended with “Mr. Brightside”, and Blink-182 finished off the night in style with a booming fireworks spectacular. BY DANIELLA THOMPSON–PHOTO BY CHARLES REAGAN HACKLEMAN/LOLLAPALOOZA 2017
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