Tuesday, 26 July 2011

Music: The Search for Lollapalooza - Pt. 4

And we are passed the halfway mark!



The Drums


Genre: Indie Rock
Lollapalooza Show Time: 4:45 - 5:30 on the Google+ stage.
Band Profile: Two best friends and musical partners Jonathan Pierce and Jacob Graham began their musical careers touring as the electro synth-pop duo Goat Explosion before admitting defeat (due to lackluster success). After moving to Florida, they changed musical directions towards a more guitar-oriented sound, moved to NYC, picked up drummer Connor Hanwick, and blossomed into a cult success.
Personal Opinion: For me, these guys are an off and on love, some of their songs are just gorgeous, while some are, well - not. Maybe they'll grow more on me, but at least it's a start.



My Morning Jacket


Genre: Southern Rock
Lollapalooza Show Time: 8:00 - 10:00 on the Bug Light stage.
Band Profile: Forming in Kentucky in 1998, My Morning Jacket began with a country-folk sound, but as the band's success grew, new influences such as electro, pop, rock, soul and just about everything else under the sun. Right now, the band is experiencing the apex of their career, following a MSG run, mainstream popularity, and classic television spots, namely an episode of American Dad dedicated to the band (had to mention it, haha).
Personal Opinion: At this point, if you don't know about MMJ, something is wrong with you. Just amazing things. One of the biggest bands out their right now. Ten, Twenty years down the line, I'll be proud to be able to say, "I went to a MMJ back in their prime".



  • So, what do you think about these two bands?
  • One day left, for those who know the line-ups, any day 3 suggestions?
Toss a comment below! Thanks.
Posted by Jonny at 23:46

21 comments:

  1. GMSoccerPicks27 July 2011 at 00:25

    I love the drums, sadly i dont know the line ups or got any suggestions for you. The only thing i can say to you is, have fun and enjoy, but im sure you didnt need to hear that :)

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  2. Leelee27 July 2011 at 00:26

    I love me some indie rock, but the second band you shared isn't my thing. I wish I could attend a music festival like Lollapalooza. heheh, I think I'll stick to raves here in los angeles, I love me some rollin 13 year old girls. :p

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  3. Jay27 July 2011 at 00:52

    great bands

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  4. lolmudkipz10127 July 2011 at 01:43

    I haven't heard of either bands before =(, but from the videos you posted, I'm liking The Drums better. I guess they just fit my taste in music better. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. T Papar27 July 2011 at 02:53

    my morning jacket are a great band, i knew them.
    didnt like the The Drums so much, a bit too pop for my taste.

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  6. alex27 July 2011 at 03:39

    I love hearing about indie bands... Those guys are pretty great! The Drums, I mean. Heh. I suppose I'm a bit of a pop music person, so that helps. It's great to see bands like these making names for themselves!

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  7. Douglas27 July 2011 at 05:05

    Never heard of The Drums before, but I must say, I really like them!

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  8. WhitUK27 July 2011 at 06:55

    nice !

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  9. Admin27 July 2011 at 07:31

    Love the drums!! Great to hear your getting more people interested in them!

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  10. Mark27 July 2011 at 09:41

    I've heard of My Morning Jacket, more than likely from the American Dad episode you mentioned lol. Seems like you're going to have a great time :)

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  11. Mike H27 July 2011 at 10:08

    I've lived in chicago my whole life but never got a chance to get out to lolla. looks fun!

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  12. my day in a sentence27 July 2011 at 12:29

    Both bands sound ok. Not great but ok.
    And I've never heard of MMJ. :P

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  13. Internet Catch Of The Day27 July 2011 at 12:34

    Never heard of them before this, but I might check out more of their music!

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  14. Shaw27 July 2011 at 14:14

    I don't really like either, but if I had to choose, My Morning Jacket

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  15. Anonymous27 July 2011 at 18:17

    Not a fan of The Drums but like My Morning Jacket

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  16. Homura27 July 2011 at 20:56

    Nice!

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  17. DIYgaming28 July 2011 at 03:16

    not bad!

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  18. D3N00B1F13D™28 July 2011 at 07:21

    You've got really nice recommendations here!
    Gotta check them out, especially they are indie!

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  19. Sub Radar (Mike)28 July 2011 at 17:28

    Won't be missing MMJ for the world!

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  20. Arrpii29 July 2011 at 18:33

    The Drums sounds pretty good o:
    Thanks for sharing ^^

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  21. Elliot MacLeod-Michael29 July 2011 at 23:51

    I love The Drums. My favorite song is "I'll Never Drop My Sword."

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