Although I hyped up the music festival days, weeks and months in advance, I never actually wrote a post-Lollapalooza entry. But today, the opportunity presented itself when I was reminded that White Lies will be performing at The Metro in Chicago this evening.
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the concert, but I wanted to give you rock fans out there a heads up in case you were looking for something to get into tonight.
Once the official lineup for Lollapalooza 2009 was announced, I immediately started downloading tracks from each artist. There were so many, and tons that I never heard before. So I wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything I would potentially enjoy. I listened to "Farewell to the Fairground" by White Lies during my download frenzy, and I knew this was a performance I had to witness.
I am not a fan of comparing bands to other bands, but if I HAD to define White Lies by other bands' influences, I'd have to say they sound like a mixture of Depeche Mode and The Killers. (Although they're often compared to Joy Division. That must have something to do with the darker lyrics.) I gave this same description to a couple of my friends who joined me in watching the White Lies set, and they agreed. And now they're fans too.
What a way to start my three-day music overdose! White Lies was the first set I caught on that Friday afternoon. It had just begun raining, and I was not expecting there to be much of a turnout. I was wrong. And the crowd was definitely feeling the music and the vibe. As a matter of fact, I think the rain was a blessing. It made the performance feel more real and intense; it made the experience that much more exciting. White Lies killed each and every song. And if you weren't able to attend Lollapalooza, I strongly urge you to check these guys out. Tonight, they'll be at The Metro in Chicago.
White Lies - Farewell to the Fairground
White Lies - E.S.T.
White Lies - Death
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