Lollapalooza '09: Artists Lineup

The lineup for Lollapalooza 2009 was finally revealed today, and all I can say about it is: WOW! I know that the festival always had a great list of performers ever since its reincarnation here in Chicago. But this current lineup is the best I've seen. I mean, Tool -my favorite band in the world- is a headliner. Just them alone would make me watch the festival. Then I also got my wish because TV on the Radio and Animal Collective are also included in the lineup. To me, these three bands are already worth the $200.

In addition, Depeche Mode is going to be there too. It's going to be a "Black Celebration" with them around. Then there's Coheed and Cambria, another favorite band of mine (their vocalist is also one of my favorite comic book writer). Two of my newly discovered artists, Dan Deacon and Bats For Lashes, will be there too. Other awesome performers like Fleet Foxes, Santigold, No Age, Of Montreal and Neko Case will be there as well. So it'll be an awesome event.

The event, however, is like a double-edged sword. It makes me really excited because of the great lineup. But it also makes me want to cry because it's so expensive. If I ever go, my expenses will be like $200 Ticket + (Beer + Chicago Sales Tax) + (Food + Chicago Sales Tax) + (Deodorant + Chicago Sales Tax) = Bankruptcy. So, right now, I'm going on a hunger strike until I accrue an amount of $700 by June 5.

Anyways, if you guys are unfamiliar with the bands I've mentioned above, you can listen to the songs of all the artists in the lineup by clicking here.

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Pitchfork Music Festival and Lollapalooza are two of my most anticipated music events that is held here in Chicago ever Summer. But I'll miss out on Lollapalooza again because: (a) I'm working that weekend, and (b) It's too pricey. But it's not written in stone since Lollapalooza haven't announced their lineup yet. So if they come up with an awesome lineup (that includes Animal Collective or TV On The Radio), then I might go and see the event.

As for Pitchfork Music Festival, however, their lineup is pretty decent. Although, if I ever decide to see it, I'll just probably attend the Saturday event. I've been a big fan of The National since I've found out about them four years ago. They're the band that actually drew me into folk rock. I also want to see The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. They're a new band and I'm currently in love with their noise pop music. The venue is not that great though. But, for $35, I think the show is still worth going to.

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