So there’s a little bit of pressure - because Reckless did so good. This is like the first record with an actual major label helping me to push it. “I’m excited to finally get this one out. “But the people that connect with my music are the people that I’m writing for and that understand it,” Wade said. “It’s scary sometimes to say those things and put those things out there,” she admitted of the personal nature of her songwriting. MORE FROM FORBES Thirty Seconds To Mars, The 1975, Kendrick Lamar Highlight Lollapalooza Day Two By Jim Ryan With Psychopath due later this month, Wade doubles down on honesty, authenticity and good old-fashioned country storytelling. On her breakthrough album Reckless, Wade worked closely with Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit guitarist Sadler Vaden to craft a collection of deeply personal, highly relatable tracks. “But it’s just fun to throw in some covers that no one thinks I’m going to do. I would just get in the car and say, ‘Track number eight!’ That’s all I would say,” recalled Wade with a laugh. I used to drive my mom insane in the car - because it was on a mix CD and it was like track number eight. “So, when I was little, ‘Jessie’s Girl’ was like my favorite song. But there are certain songs where I’m like, ‘OK. It was great,” said Wade backstage Saturday. Saturday, Augin Chicago, IL Photo by Barry Brecheisen Morgan Wade poses backstage on day three at Lollapalooza. Prepping the release of her third album Psychopath, Wade made her Lollapalooza debut following a pair of very intimate aftershows, performing to just 400 fans each night at Reggies Rock Club, sets in which she put a unique spin upon a mashup of 80s hits in Rick Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl” and The Outfield’s “Your Love.” Hopefully, we’re shooting a music video for it soon.”Įarlier Saturday, country singer Morgan Wade put forth a 45 minute set in the shade on the Bacardi stage. It’s got the title because Jason Rich and Freddy Dredd on the same song,” said the rapper, referencing legendary horror film characters Jason Voorhees ( Friday the 13th) and Freddy Krueger ( A Nightmare on Elm Street). We brought him on tour last year and he’s just one of those super nice souls.” “It’s a tongue twister, honestly,” said bbno$ backstage Saturday. 2023 in Chicago, IL Photo by Barry Brecheisen It was awesome.”Īs he was in 2019, Yung Gravy was joined on stage Saturday night by Canadian rapper bbno$, with the pair offering up their latest single, the brand new “Nightmare on Peachtree Street,” a collaboration with Freddie Dredd.ībno$ (left) and Yung Gravy (right) pose backstage on day three at Lollapalooza. And we did a House of Blues after party which was epic. I threw out the first pitch at the Cubs game yesterday. I got to see all of my old roommates from college. “This Lolla so far has been wet,” he said, referencing the rain. The sun was setting, we were in between these trees. “At that time, that was my favorite festival set ever. I think that’s what it was,” said the rapper and songwriter backstage prior to his set Saturday night. I guess we outdid like Lady Gaga and Chance the Rapper. 8,000 people in attendance at that stage. “I performed at Lolla in 2019 at the BMI stage. Yung Gravy poses backstage on day three at Lollapalooza. “Thank you so much Chicago Lollapalooza!” said Shaw from the stage, as Georgia rapper Destroy Lonely readied to take over on the nearby Coinbase stage. One of the best live acts in America, the Revivalists’ dual percussion attack was most notable on the new “Only You.” A Shaw solo transitioned directly into “Wish I Knew You,” with a late organ-fueled interlude giving way to a lovely elongated sax solo as the group made its way toward the finish line. MORE FROM FORBES Nelly Furtado A Surprise, Lainey Wilson Sizzles As Lollapalooza Kicks Off In Chicago By Jim Ryan I love Chicago and I love Lolla.”Ī late cover of Radiohead’s “High and Dry” seemed appropriate following a rain soaked start to the morning and afternoon. That was one of the best shows that I’ve ever seen,” added keyboard/trumpet player Michael Girardot. “My first Lolla was 2007 when Daft Punk came and did the ‘Alive’ tour. So that’s a wonderful Chicago Lollapalooza memory,” said drummer Andrew Campanelli. And this is actually where I met our manager Morgan before he managed us. “I came here and saw Outkast a few years back. David Shaw of The Revivalists high fives fans on day three at Lollapalooza.
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