Nerd. Pay way more attention to this stuff than I should. I keep ticket stubs. I listen to vinyl. I live in the past. London Calling, The Specials, This Year’s Model, Kaya, Sound Affects, Only A Lad, Road to Ruin, Phantasmagoria, Seventeen Seconds, Come On Pilgrim, 10, 9, 8…, . But have used music festivals to discover great new music. Much of which was heavily influenced by what I grew up with. Walking into a tent at Coachella and hearing Grinderman for the first time (tippytoe…tippytoe…). Or Frank Turner. Or that Wolf Alice aftershow at Lollapalooza. Or stumbling across Ghost with only about 100 others (everyone else was at Radiohead on the main stage) at dusk at Lolla. And the Slaves aftershow opening for Buzzcocks at Riotfest (what the hell was that???). And I have opinions…many of them. Without prompt. I’ll tell you how unworthy some musicians are. And will spew useless knowledge about the mundane. That’s when you can call BullChip.
Musings…observations from the fourth line on the festival lineup poster
Riot Fest 2026 Preview – Cardinals and Panic Shack
CallbullChatGPT Preview Friday Riot Fest 202600 Cardinals Noon Riot Stage Cardinals are from Limerick, Ireland, and play dark, jangly indie rock with post-punk and dreamy psychedelic influences. Their music is atmospheric and melodic, with a moody edge that should appeal to fans of Fontaines D.C., The Murder Capital, Protomartyr, The Cure, and Interpol. Live, they’re more …
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Familypalooza 26 Preview Part 4
Lollapalooza 2026 – Saturday Artist Guide (Part 2) Here’s the second half of Saturday, covering the afternoon through the headliners. Khamari ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ 📍 From: Boston, MassachusettsKhamari blends contemporary R&B, soul, jazz, and indie influences into deeply personal songs. His smooth vocals and understated style have made him one of the genre’s fastest-rising artists.🎧 Sounds Like: Giveon, Daniel Caesar, …
Familypalooza 26 Preview Part 3
Lollapalooza 2026 – Saturday Artist Guide (Part 1) Peace Control 📍 From: Chicago, IllinoisPeace Control is a rising punk band that combines fast, melodic songwriting with socially conscious lyrics and an energetic stage presence. Their DIY roots and raw sound have made them a favorite in Chicago’s underground scene.🎧 Sounds Like: Drug Church, Militarie Gun, Turnstile (early), …
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