Lollapalooza’s Year of the Mini-Flood
Rain, mud, and a delayed opening tested the festival’s infrastructure and crowd—but the event held its shape.
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A Bag of Pee Went Crowd Surfing at Lollapalooza
As festival behavior descends further into bodily logistics, a sealed bag of urine passed overhead at Chicago’s Grant Park.
Lollapalooza 2026 Found Its Edge in Rain and Regeneration
Mud, downpour, and a stacked lineup turned the Chicago festival into a space where new stars and legacy acts alike proved their relevance.
Smashing Pumpkins and Charli XCX Anchor a Rain-Soaked Lollapalooza Night
The festival’s second day in Chicago paired hometown veterans with a returning pop shape-shifter, as rain fell steadily over Grant Park.
Charli xcx Headlines, Smashing Pumpkins Bring Out Olivia Rodrigo at Lollapalooza Day Two
Charli xcx’s pop-focused headline set and a surprise appearance by Olivia Rodrigo with Smashing Pumpkins defined the festival’s second night in Chicago.
Charli xcx Debuts ‘House’ and ‘Dying for You’ as Storm Breaks at Lollapalooza
A sudden downpour during the live premiere of “House” turned Charli xcx’s headlining set into a moment of unlikely theatrical timing.
Charli XCX’s Accent Becomes the Story in ‘I Want Your Sex’ Clip
A new scene from Gregg Araki’s film draws more attention to the pop star’s vocal delivery than her acting, while Lollapalooza showcases her evolving live show.
After 11 Solo Albums, Paul McCartney Lands His First Mercury Prize Nomination at 84
The former Beatle’s ‘The Boys Of Dungeon Lane’ lands him among a field dominated by major-label releases.
DIIV Set October Release for A. G. Cook-Produced Album ZIRP!
The shoegaze band announces an unexpected collaboration with the PC Music founder, rolled out through a telemarketer-themed teaser campaign.
Charli xcx Releases ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ B-Sides as an iTunes-Only Download
A collection of album-adjacent tracks arrives in a deliberately analog format, rejecting streaming in favor of a paid download.