Festival Season DeJamz

"Post Sex Clarity" by Lola Young

Making her comeback after cancelling all of her U.S. tour dates, Lola Young is set to perform at Austin City Limits, All Things Go DC, Primavera Sound and BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend. This song has become a go-to listen when the world gets too confusing. It captures a mix of rage, sadness and an overall sense of uncertainty. I'm beyond excited that Lola Young is back on festival lineups!

"Love Me Different" by Hayley Williams

The Hayley Willams show will be making its festival pit stops at Kilby Block Party, We Love Green, Newport Folk Festival and All Things Go DC. - “Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party” has been the soundtrack to my senior year at DePaul. “Love Me Different” is the perfect song when you're trying to move on, but you can't stop dwelling. I love to beat a dead horse. This song emphasizes that.

"One Way" by Twenty One Pilots

Many Chicagoans were shocked when Twenty One Pilots didn't end up on the Lollapalooza lineup. However, they are playing 18 festivals this year, three of which are in the U.S. This is one of those songs that has gut wrenching lyrics hidden beneath irresistibly fun beats. There's nothing quite like singing lyrics about wanting to escape while dancing, right? To me, it's strangely comforting.

"Last Nite" by The Strokes

After the announcement of their new album, “Reality Awaits,” The Strokes will be performing at eight festivals in 2026. Although this song is about frustration and walking away from a relationship, it reminds me of my wonderful friends in the city. I can't think of anything better than hearing this song live while surrounded by my friends at a festival. Now I'm just hoping to see The Strokes on the Riot Fest lineup.

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