Festivals
The Artists We’re Most Excited About at Lollapalooza Chicago 2025
Lollapalooza Chicago is throwing another four-day rager in Grant Park, and once again, the lineup is massive. Between the usual pop giants, gritty rock, and dance-floor chaos, there’s a lot to sort through. But we’ve been keeping tabs. Whether you’re pulling up for the first time or you’re a seasoned wristband veteran, here are the artists we can’t stop thinking about — and why you should care too.
Olivia Rodrigo
She’s still in her early twenties, but Olivia Rodrigo already has a generation in her grip. Guts proved she wasn’t a one-album wonder, leaning deeper into snarling guitar riffs and gut-punch lyrics. She’s toured the world, played the biggest stages, and hasn’t slowed down. Word is, new music is coming before summer’s out, and you can bet she’ll test a few of those tracks on the Lolla crowd.
Olivia’s shows are part confessional, part riot. Fans scream every word like it’s gospel. She’s emotional, unpredictable, and always in control. If you’re anywhere near her set and you hear the first notes of “vampire,” get ready to be swallowed by the sound of 100,000 hearts breaking at once.
Tyler, The Creator
Tyler live is a whole different beast. He doesn’t just run through a setlist, he creates his own world. Whether he’s performing in a pastel suit or climbing up set pieces mid-song, there’s always something to watch. His last record, Chromakopia, added even more layers to his catalog. It’s raw, full of flexes, and more reflective than ever.
He’s not dropping new music this year that we know of, but it honestly doesn’t matter. His shows are tight, his banter’s sharp, and his energy’s unmatched. You don’t want to miss him.
Twice
If you’ve never seen a K-pop group live, Twice is a great first. They’ve been in the game for nearly a decade and still move like they’re chasing their debut. Every routine is flawless, every outfit change on cue, and the vocals are live, polished, and powerful. They’ve become global superstars without losing their charm.
Their latest album Dive feels like a love letter to fans, and their newer material has taken a more mature turn. Expect dance anthems, glowing fan chants, and a synchronized wall of sound that’ll give you goosebumps.
Cage The Elephant
It’s been six long years since Social Cues, and they finally dropped Neon Pill last year. It’s weird, groovy, and as unhinged as you’d expect. Frontman Matt Shultz is back after a rough patch, and you can feel that rawness in their latest work.
Their live sets are electric. Shirtless chaos, guitars getting chucked, and the whole band running on some beautiful mix of anxiety and adrenaline. This is the kind of show you stumble into and walk out a fan. Don’t sleep on them.
Doechii
2025 is Doecchi’s year. There’s no one quite like her. She flips between rap, R&B, and electronic sounds without breaking a sweat. She’ll hit you with rapid-fire bars one minute, then drop into a melodic hook the next. Her performances are part performance art, part dance battle, and all attitude.
She released her album Alligator Bites Never Heal last summer, and she’s only getting louder. If you want to catch an artist right before she blows up even bigger, this is your window.
The Marías
Chill, dreamy, and a little seductive, The Marías bring a mood. Their 2024 release, Submarine, took their psych-pop roots and gave them a pulse. They’ve added more movement to their sound without losing the hazy magic that made them stand out in the first place.
If you’ve seen them opening for Billie Eilish on her lastest tour, you know their set will be a palette cleanser. Grab a drink, sway a little, and let frontwoman María Zardoya’s voice wash over you. Pure sunset-core.
Remi Wolf
Remi’s not interested in staying in one lane. Her latest tracks pull from funk, alt-pop, and a little punk chaos. It’s messy in a good way. Her lyrics are weird and wonderful, and her delivery feels like she’s fighting off a giggle half the time.
Live, she’s a total firecracker. No backing track safety net, just full-force vocals and a whole lot of cardio. Her shows are colorful, sweaty, and deeply fun. You won’t walk away bored.
Ravyn Lenae
Chicago’s own Ravyn Lenae is coming home, and her set is going to be special. Her debut album Hypnos was a stunner with slick production, buttery vocals, and a vibe that feels like neon lights reflecting off wet pavement. Since the, she’s dropped her second album Birds’ Eye.
Her performance style is smooth, but never sleepy. It’s R&B that knows how to move. If you want to slow it down without tuning out, find your way to her stage.
Magdalena Bay
This duo feels like the future of synth-pop. Their visuals are glitchy, internet-core weird, and completely hypnotic. Their album Mercurial World still holds up, and the follow-up Imaginal Disk is even stranger. Perfect.
They’re a full-package kind of act. The music slaps, the projections are trippy, and there’s this wink to everything they do. It’s art school meets dance party. If you like your pop smart and a little spooky, don’t skip them.
Role Model
Tucker Pillsbury, aka Role Model, makes sad-boy pop that cuts deeper than you’d think. His new stuff leans darker, with more texture and less polish. There’s growth here, both lyrically and musically, but he’s kept that sense of intimacy that made fans fall for him in the first place.
Live, he brings just the right amount of mess. Emotional but not melodramatic. The kind of performance that sticks with you after you leave the crowd.
There’s no way to catch everything, but if you hit even half of these sets, you’re in for a good time. The headliners will bring the flash, sure, but the real moments will be found in the in-between. Keep your ears open and your schedule loose. Lollapalooza 2025’s full of surprises.
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Festivals
All Things Go Toronto Reveals 2026 Lineup with Kesha and Lorde as Headliners
Today, All Things Go Festival announced the lineup for its Toronto 2026 edition, taking place on June 6th and 7th at the iconic downtown waterfront venue RBC Amphitheatre. The festival is renowned for centering female, LGBTQ+, gender-expansive, and marginalized artists to great success. As Billboard just said,”The Toronto edition of All Things Go is about to get hotter.”
The lineup for Saturday, June 6th is led by genre-defying phenomenon, award-winning artist Kesha and Toronto rock band The Beaches, winners of the 2024 Juno Award for Group of the Year, along with Rachel Chinouriri, who played last year’s All Things Go in NY and DC, as well as Holly Humberstone, Sofia Camera and Bella Kay.
The lineup for Sunday, June 7th features some of today’s most beloved and innovative artists, led by trailblazer and returning ATG headliner Lorde and GRAMMY winners Wet Leg, along with Del Water Gap, Jade Lemac, Momma, and Flower Face.
All Things Go has once again partnered with Live Nation Women, aligned in a shared mission to champion women and expand opportunities for artists and fans. Last year’s festival featured iconic sets from Reneé Rapp, Kacey Musgraves, Role Model, Charlotte Cardin, and many more…
All Things Go 2026 editions in the DC and New York will return this year, with more information to come soon.
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GENERAL ONSALE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6th @ 10 AM ET
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Vans Warped Tour Kicks Off 2026 Line-up Announcements with 30-ish Days of Warped
Vans Warped Tour, one of the most iconic, successful, and longest-running music festivals in history returns in 2026 with a bold new era. Expanding its footprint and cultural impact after last year’s three sold-out U.S dates, Vans Warped Tour will deliver five two-day U.S. festivals returning to Washington, D.C., Long Beach, CA, and Orlando, FL, alongside the launch of two all-new international editions in Montreal, Canada and Mexico City, Mexico, marking a powerful global expansion.
In partnership with Insomniac, the world-class experience creators behind some of the largest music festivals on the planet, Vans Warped Tour is reimagined for today, honoring its legacy while evolving the format, energy, and community for a new generation of fans.
Each two-day festival will feature over 100 artists spanning rock, pop punk, alternative, emo, hip-hop, ska and beyond, alongside appearances from world-class skateboarders and elite action-sports athletes. This latest iteration builds on Vans Warped Tour’s legacy while embracing a broader, more global future for one of music and skate culture’s most enduring live platforms.
In anticipation of this year’s dates, Vans Warped Tour has launched the first look at the artists performing this year. With multiple artists being announced daily over the next 30-ish days exclusively on Vans Warped Tour social platforms, this furthers their mission of artist discovery and fan-first ideology. Upon launching the 30-ish days of Warped in 2025, these reveals resulted in over 3.8 billion impressions. Additionally, as noted from artists’ last year, the 30-ish days of Warped resulted in over a million monthly engagements, increased virality, and advanced career growth. When the full line-up is revealed in mid-March, artists will be listed alphabetically, a tradition that keeps the focus on the collective experience rather than headliners.
Vans Warped Tourwill feature a series of intimate pop-up events in every market, designed to celebrate and engage each local community as part of the 30ish days of Warped. These city-specific moments will bring the experience directly to fans through surprise guest performances, with the added potential for the announcement of performers. Each pop-up is intended to create a sense of connection and spontaneity, making every stop a memorable and locally rooted experience.
Vans WarpedTour remains true to their reputation as one of the best to attend to discover emerging acts, to meet like-minded friends, and explore meaningful nonprofits and companies who are making a positive impact on the world that surrounds them. As part of their Charity Circle last year, over 134,000 pounds of canned food items were collected, fans and guest donations surpassed $100,000, with $200,000 alone donated to nonprofit organizations.
Originally conceived by founder Kevin Lyman in 1995 as an eclectic alternative rock festival, with a focus on punk rock, over the years the tour grew to include a multitude of genres, including metal, hip hop, reggae, pop and more. The Vans Warped Tour gained notoriety as the largest traveling music festival in the United States, and the longest-running touring music festival in North America.
Ahead of this year’s dates, Lyman shares “Warped has always been about a sense of discovery, learning about brands, non-profits and bands. By releasing the line-up the way we do is the best way we have been able to figure out how to do this. Each band gets their moment to introduce or reacquaint themselves to you, and for those who get Warped they get this. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you in the pit!”
Over its 30-year history,Vans Warped Tour built a singular legacy as the definitive summer festival for rock and alternative music fans, shaping generations of artists and audiences alike. Founded in 1995, Vans Warped Tour was never just a concert series; it was a proving ground, cultural crossroads, and community-driven platform where established acts shared stages with emerging talent, often at pivotal moments in their careers.
Throughout the years, Vans Warped Tour helped introduce and elevate artists who would go on to define modern music, with past performers including Blink-182, No Doubt, Sublime, Beck,Katy Perry, NOFX, Limp Bizkit, Black Eyed Peas, Green Day, Eminem, Yellowcard, Bad Religion, and countless others.
What set Vans Warped Tour apart was its accessibility and ethos. Affordable tickets, all-day festivals, genre-fluid lineups, and an environment where fans could discover new artists, connect directly with performers, and experience music alongside skate culture, activism, and community engagement. That spirit of openness and discovery became central to Vans Warped Tour’s identity, cementing its place as one of the most influential live music platforms in modern music history. Vans Warped Tour weekend tickets are currently available for purchase at https://www.vanswarpedtour.com/tickets, starting at $237.00 (taxes and fees included) for Montreal.
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