When Bands Collide: How To Decide

Lollapalooza

Lollapalooza

By: Jeremy Gordon
Published in Northwestern University’s The Daily Northwestern

 

Lollapalooza lumbers into town next weekend, and as always, you’re not going to be able to see every band you want to see. Here’s our helpful guide to minimizing the Lollapalooza blues and navigating every conflict to maximize your fun.

Fleet Foxes vs. Asher Roth vs. Crystal Castles (Friday, 5:00 - 6:00)

It comes down to whether or not you want to violently dance (Crystal Castles), sit on the ground and stare at the sky (Fleet Foxes), or hit on college girls (Asher Roth). I endorse all three, but if you’ve been indulging in squirt-bottled wine, it’s probably best to go to Crystal Castles and try to make a hipster love connection.

Andrew Bird vs. Of Montreal (Friday, 7:00 - 8:00)

Bird’s brand of tranquil orchestra pop should play nicely as the sun begins to set and the temperature begins to cool down. …Click here to read the rest of this article