The official lineup for Lollapalooza 2014 has been announced. Eminem, Outkast, Kings of Leon and Arctic Monkeys lead a list of more than 130 bands and DJs that will hit the stages August 1-3, 2014 for the 10th year at Grant Park in Chicago. The large and medium font bands are heavy on repeat Lolla acts which will draw some criticism but the vets are bands that you should not complain about seeing again. Past breakout artists Foster the People, Cage the Elephant, Young the Giant, Grouplove, Manchester Orchestra, and Fitz and the Tantrum will likely graduate to larger stages. But if you really want to experience this great festival be prepared to get there early each day as the real strength of the lineup comes further down the list. Grab your magnifying glass and look at the 6 point font for the great list of up and comers, many of which have been included in recent TheSystemOfSound.com Mixtapes. Highlights include Bear Hands, Parquet Courts, The So So Glos, Bleachers, Nonono, Kongos, Jagwar Ma, Kodaline, RAC, Royal Blood, and Warpaint. No real surprise bands or reunions this year but I am excited to see a rare U.S. appearance by British indie rockers, The Kooks. If you want to take molly, wear a pink tutu and flail around “dancing” like a maniac then you will not be disappointed by the EDM lineup on Perry’s Stage which includes superstar button pressers Skrillex, Calvin Harris, Zedd, Krewella, and Sebastian Ingrosso. Good luck finding tickets if you haven’t already purchased them as the 3 day passes sold out before the lineup was even announced. 3 day VIP passes are still available and limited 1 day passes go on sale today. See you in Chicago!
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