Every year I cover Lollapalooza, and every year I have reams of notes leftover after writing the main recap. This time I’m going to reheat all those leftovers for anyone still hungry for more. This has to be done kind of quickly (if you’re confused why, just google “state of…

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Festivals are concerts on Hard Mode. Acoustics and attention work differently outdoors, distractions abound, and no matter who you’re seeing, most of the crowd probably came to see someone else. Veteran performers of coffee shops and clubs are met for the first time by indifference, and they can surprise themselves…

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Québec City is known for being the Canadian province’s ultimate tourist destination, boasting a picturesque landscape of preserved 17th-century stone architecture, historic sites, and natural scenery. Each year, Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ) takes advantage of the city’s wonder for a whopping 11 days of back-to-back music, communal experiences, and…

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It was a weekend of New Yorkers bonding over music and the New York Knicks. Governors Ball Music Festival held its 15th edition at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens from June 5th-7th, with Day 1 wrapping around the same time Game 2 of the NBA Finals kicked off in San…

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In a swirl of grass, dust, and Bieber fever, Coachella 2026 has come and gone. The first weekend was windy, challenging campers and one particularly big DJ named Anyma — but for most of us, the occasional dusty gust never managed to spoil the party. This year’s festival warranted lots…

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