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Absolutely fantastic. Perfect voice live, all songs sound identical if not better than on Spotify. Something for everyone - 4 metre in diameter moshpits for songs like kilby girl and alike, but also beautiful air of melancholy for songs like sinking ship. Was wild. A journey of songs and emotions.

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OMH first concert AND IT WAS SOOOO GOOD!!! I had sooo much fun they took pics after with us and we’re so nice!! ahhh loved it!! the music was great, and not to mention but sound soooo so amazing live. I loved it so much very talented group for sure.

I saw them 05/10/19 and they were terrific, very grateful for each and every fan and the fans responded with energy! Would certainly recommend, EVEN if you don't know their music super well. Just a good concert.

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The Backseat Lovers have announced 2023 North American tour dates. The four-piece will return stateside after participating in Australia and New Zealand’s Laneway Festival as well as an extensive tour of Europe and the U.K. in the first quarter of the year.

Kicking off April 18 at Vancouver’s Orpheum Theatre, the band continue to play significantly larger rooms with each new tour. Announcing multiple nights at Portland’s Roseland Ballroom, other stops include LA’s Hollywood Palladium on April 26, Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium on May 25, and more. Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 18 at 10AM local time.

The band is currently on a sold out fall tour where the band has been performing the new album live, in its entirety. They will end their run with two shows in the band’s hometown of Salt Lake City.

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On October 28, The Backseat Lovers released their new album Waiting To Spill (Capitol Records). The album made a big splash on the charts, coming in at No.1 Alternative New Artist Albums, No.2 Heatseekers Albums, No.4 Current Alternative Albums, No.6 Current Rock Albums, and more.

Prior to the release of the full project, the band shared early singles, “Slowing Down,” “Close Your Eyes,” and “Growing/Dying.” The album was released in digital, 180g vinyl, cassette, and CD formats. In addition to the standard black vinyl, there is a dark green vinyl edition, available only from the band’s online store, and a clear vinyl version, which can be found exclusively at indie retailers. On the new record, the band explain, “ Waiting to Spill has been one of the most important things we’ve been a part of both as people and musicians.”

Waiting to Spill is the follow-up to the group’s acclaimed 2019 debut, When We Were Friends , which racked up over 340 million global streams and featured the top 20 Alternative hit “Kilby Girl.”

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The Backseat Lovers have announced their 2023 North American tour dates. The four-piece will return stateside after participating in Australia and New Zealand’s Laneway Festival, as well as an extensive tour of Europe and the U.K. in the first quarter of the year. Kicking off April 18th at Vancouver’s Orpheum Theatre, the band continue to play significantly larger rooms with each new tour. Announcing multiple nights at Portland’s Roseland Ballroom, other stops include LA’s Hollywood Palladium on April 26th, Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium on May 25th, and more. See all tour dates below. Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 18th at 10AM local time. Visit https://www.thebackseatlovers.com/tour for more info.

The band is currently on a sold out Fall tour where the band has been performing the new album live, in its entirety, they will end their run with two shows in the band’s hometown of Salt Lake City.Full tour dates listed below.

On October 28th, The Backseat Lovers released their new album Waiting To Spill (Capitol Records). The album made a big splash on the charts, coming in at #1 Alternative New Artist Albums, #2 Heatseekers Albums, #4 Current Alternative Albums, #6 Current Rock Albums. #9 Vinyl Albums, #9 Internet Albums, #18 Current Album Sales, #21 Billboard Album Sales and #24 Billboard Top Alternative Albums.

The Backseat Lovers recently made their network television debut on CBS Mornings, performing “ Slowing Down ,” “ Know your Name ” and “ Growing/Dying .” They will make their late night TV debut on November 17th on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35p/10:35p CT on ABC.

Prior to the release of the full project, the band shared early singles, “ Slowing Down, ” “ Close Your Eyes ” and “ Growing/Dying .” The album is released in digital, 180g vinyl, cassette, and CD formats. In addition to the standard black vinyl, there is a dark green vinyl edition, available only from the band’s online store , and a clear vinyl version, which can be found exclusively at indie retailers. On the new record, the band explain, “ Waiting to Spill has been one of the most important things we’ve been a part of both as people and musicians.”

Waiting to Spill is the follow-up to the group’s acclaimed 2019 debut, When We Were Friends , which racked up over 340 million global streams and featured the top 20 Alternative hit “ Kilby Girl .”

The Backseat Lovers 2023 North American tour:

4/18 – Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum 4/19 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre 4/21 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater 4/22 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater 4/24 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater 4/26 – Hollywood, CA @ Hollywood Palladium 4/28 – Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl 4/29 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre 4/30 – San Diego, CA @ SOMA – Mainstage 5/15 – Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom 5/17 – Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Greenway 5/18 – Dallas, TX @ The Factory in Deep Ellum 5/19 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Place 5/22 – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues Orlando 5/23 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Landing 5/25 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium 5/26 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte 5/27 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz 5/30 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem 5/31 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia 6/1 – Boston, MA @ Roadrunner 6/3 – Toronto, ON @ History

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It’s as if the world of artists were all faced with the same conundrum at the start of the pandemic. Keanu Reeves’ character in the original Matrix faced a similar one. During COVID—creatives could really go one of two ways. The “red and blue pill” is symbolic of the choice between accepting or rejecting a life-changing truth. The blue represents staying in denial, and the red means accepting the truth. If you can think of a better metaphor, email me.  The Backseat Lovers are an example of musicians that definitely took the red pill.

They used extended solitude for inspiration. Instead of focusing on what others are doing wrong, they spent the time focusing on what they could do better at the 2021 Lollapalooza festival. Again, just a metaphor. 

“In terms of new music, it was a very inspiring time.” Josh, the long-haired lead vocalist, and guitarist told me. “We were working on music several times a week…dialed in on a second album that we’ve been writing.”

From Heber City and Sandy, UT—the band started when Josh introduced himself to drummer Juice Welch. Josh later met Jonas in line at an open mic night at the Velour, a music venue in Provo, a place that SPIN Magazine fittingly calls one of the “best-kept secrets in Utah.” 

The Backseat Lovers  began recording together and added bass guitarists KJ Ward along the way. They also began taking writing retreats during COVID, but they said the shift really took place two years ago when the four of them began living together. 

“I think when we started,” Josh reflected. “It was really natural, and it still is most of the time—but after we were living together and working on songs to the degree that we do, everyone’s more emotionally involved.” Josh isn’t kidding either. He explained the band’s writing chemistry is just that, writing together. 

“Basically every single song we write is a co-write to some degree,” he explained. “I think that has definitely changed the entire sound in a lot of ways.”

During their loud, powerful afternoon set at Lollapalooza on Saturday—the four youngsters rocked the T-Mobile Stage—introducing hordes of new fans to undeniable tracks like “Just a Boy,” “Kirby Girl,” and “Maple Syrup.” Give them a listen. It was the type of afternoon show where you could see the high schoolers walking by and whispering, “oh my gosh who’s that?!”

Whether or not the Backseat Lovers will be  back to Lollapalooza isn’t clear. But if you want to see them live in a city near you—you better act fast. 

The band currently has 21 sold-out stops on their tour (and counting). 

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Hailee Hrusosky sits on Logan O'Brien's shoulders to watch Lana Del Rey perform on the Bud Light stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 6, 2023.

Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers performs on the T-Mobile stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on on Aug. 6, 2023.

Lana Del Rey performs on the Bud Light stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 6, 2023.

Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers performs on the T-Mobile stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park, Aug. 6, 2023.

The Backseat Lovers perform on the Coinbase stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 6, 2023.

Joshua Harmon of The Backseat Lovers performs on the Coinbase stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 6, 2023.

Fans sing as The Backseat Lovers perform on the Coinbase stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park, Aug. 6, 2023.

Sabrina Salguero, from left, Lori Sigua, and Amanda Deming dance to A Boogie Wit da Hoodie at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 6, 2023.

Eduardo Figuero, left, and Daiannette Lopez use a blanket to stay dry as they watch Lil Yachty perform on the Bud Light stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 6, 2023.

Ana Rinella, left, of Chicago, and Cynara Rydell, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, dance to Lil Yachty at Lollapalooza on Aug. 6, 2023, in Grant Park.

Lil Yachty performs on the Bud Light stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 6, 2023.

DEHD performs on the T-Mobile stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 6, 2023.

Fans dance to Wax Motif at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 6, 2023.

Australian DJ Wax Motif performs on the Perry's stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 6, 2023.

Danielle Degutz dances to Wax Motif in the mud at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 6, 2023.

People walk through mud near the Perry's stage at Lollapalooza on Aug. 6, 2023.

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Claytonn Knight, of the electronic duo Odesza, performs during day three of Lollapalooza on Aug. 5, 2023.

Electronic music duo Odesza, who are Harrison Mills, left, and Claytonn Knight, perform during day three of Lollapalooza on Aug. 5, 2023, in Chicago's Grant Park.

Fans watch as headliner Odesza performs during day three of Lollapalooza on Aug. 5, 2023 in Chicago's Grant Park.

Gabi Cocó Orozco, guitarist for Usted Señalemelo, performs during day three of Lollapalooza on Aug. 5, 2023, in Chicago's Grant Park.

Lucca Beguerie Petrich, drummer for Usted Señalemelo, performs during day three of Lollapalooza on Aug. 5, 2023.

Juan Mango, vocalist for Usted Señalemelo, performs during day three of Lollapalooza on Aug. 5, 2023.

Maggie Rogers sings during day three of Lollapalooza on Aug. 5, 2023, in Chicago.

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Fans dance at the barricade during the AC Slater performance at Lollapalooza on Aug. 5, 2023.

Lucia de la Garza, guitarist for The Linda Lindas, performs during day three of Lollapalooza on Aug. 5, 2023, in Chicago.

Lucia de la Garza, guitarist for The Linda Lindas, performs during day three of Lollapalooza on Aug. 5, 2023.

Lucia de la Garza, guitarist for The Linda Lindas, left, and bassist Eloise Wong, right, perform during day three of Lollapalooza on Aug. 5, 2023.

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Kendrick Lamar performs during day two of Lollapalooza on Aug. 4, 2023, in Chicago's Grant Park.

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Tony Romera performs with Fred Again during day two of Lollapalooza on Aug. 4, 2023, in Chicago's Grant Park.

Fred Again performs during day two of Lollapalooza on Aug. 4, 2023, in Chicago's Grant Park.

Tems performs during day two of Lollapalooza on August 4, 2023, in Chicago's Grant Park.

Sabrina Carpenter performs during day two of Lollapalooza on August 4, 2023, in Chicago's Grant Park.

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Christopher Vanderkooy, Peach Pit lead guitarist, left, dances with Neil Smith, Peach Pit lead vocalist during the second day of Lollapalooza on Aug. 4, 2023.

Brittney Denise Parks, better known by her stage name Sudan Archives, performs during day two of Lollapalooza on Aug. 4, 2023.

Brittney Denise Parks, better known by her stage name Sudan Archives, performs during the second day of Lollapalooza on Aug. 4, 2023.

Fans wait for Loveless to take the stage during the second day of Lollapalooza on Aug. 4, 2023, in Chicago's Grant Park.

Neil Smith, lead vocalist for Peach Pit, introduces the group during the second day of Lollapalooza on Aug. 4, 2023, in Chicago's Grant Park.

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Billie Eilish jumps on stage at Lollapalooza, Aug. 3, 2023.

Fans sing along as Billie Eilish performs at Lollapalooza, Aug. 3, 2023.

Billie Eilish performs at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2023.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks to the crowd gathered to hear Billie Eilish perform at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2023.

Carly Rae Jepsen performs at Lollapalooza, Aug. 3, 2023.

Sophia Liu, Isabelle Lamug and Nandini Arya, all from Michigan, sing and dance as Carly Rae Jepsen performs at Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2023.

Carly Rae Jepsen, center, performs at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2023.

People watch and sing along as Carly Rae Jepsen performs at Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2023.

People watch and sing along as Carly Rae Jepsen at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park, Aug. 3, 2023.

Fireworks mark the end of the first day of Lollapalooza, Aug. 3, 2023, in Chicago's Grant Park.

Fans make their way out of Lollapalooza at the end of the first day on Aug. 3, 2023.

Jilliann Pepper, center, of North Carolina, records and sings along as Noah Kahan performs at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park, Aug. 3, 2023.

DePaul University students Caroline Snyder, left, and Hannah Pais sing and dance as Carly Rae Jepsen performs at Lollapalooza, Aug. 3, 2023.

Dancers with the duo Sofi Tukker perform at Lollapalooza in, Aug. 3, 2023.

Linda Le, from left, Brittany Lanham and Abby Comes, all of California, dance as NewJeans performs at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2023.

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Music fans enjoy music duo Sofi Tukker at Lollapalooza on the first day of the festival in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2023.

Dope Lemon performs on the Coinbase stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2023.

Samantha Arellano, right, and Nathan Luper, left, of Colorado Springs, dance to the music duo Sofi Tukker at Lollapalooza on the first day of the festival in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2023.

Aida Frey, center, holds up a fan for Megan Herrera at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2023.

William Gold of Lovejoy performs on the T-Mobile stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2023.

Music fans enjoy Lollapalooza on the first day in Chicago's Grant Park, Aug. 3, 2023.

Fans cheer while Lovejoy performs on the T-Mobile stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2023.

Korah Bass, from left, Bekah Lott, Mackenzie Newton, and Krystal Verdooren, all of Washington, D.C., fix their hydration packs in their backpacks after entering the main entrance on Ida B. Wells Drive at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2023.

Brandon Dao, left, and Aaron Torres cool off in front of a fan near the main entrance at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2023.

August Gibson, second from left, Jillian Mohr, R.J. Kinzie and Vincent Gibson sit near the front of the T-Mobile Stage to wait for the Friday night headliner, Billie Eilish, over eight hours ahead of her performance, at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2023.

People wait in line to go through security at the main entrance on Ida B. Wells Drive at Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2023.

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Fans file through the gate in Grant Park as Lollapalooza opens for the first day of the music fest in Chicago, Aug. 3, 2023.

Music fans line up outside of the main gate on Michigan Avenue as the first day of Lollapalooza opens in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2023.

Music fans keep cool outside the main gate on Michigan Avenue as the first day of Lollapalooza opens in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 3, 2023.

People walk along Michigan Avenue in the Loop, across from the main entrance to Lollapalooza on Aug. 2, 2023, a day before the four-day music festival is set to begin.

Busker Arthur Riley plays his guitar at Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street in the Loop on Aug. 2, 2023.

GT Bracken, 23, and Anna Loeb, 19, both from Anaheim, California, wait to check in at The LaSalle Chicago hotel in the Loop on Aug. 2, 2023. They said they're attending all four days of Lollapalooza for the first time.

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Workers hang banners for the Lollapalooza music festival on Aug. 1, 2023, in Grant Park.

Preparations are underway at the Ida B. Wells Drive and Michigan Avenue entrance gate for the four-day Lollapalooza music festival on Aug. 1, 2023, in Grant Park.

A message to people attending the Lollapalooza music festival in Grant Park in Chicago is seen in the windows of Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower on July 28, 2022.

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Festival attendees pose for pictures at Lollapalooza on July 29, 2022, in Chicago.

Kendrick Lamar and Billie Eilish are among the 2023 headliners for Lollapalooza in Grant Park.

A festival goer raises her hand to electronic dance music at Lollapalooza on July 29, 2022, in Chicago.

Concertgoers cheer The Wombats as Lollapalooza opens July 28, 2022 in Grant Park.

In recent years, Lollapalooza has sustained its success by branching out across different musical genres, and this year’s festival is no exception. Headliners stem from different musical genres and generations, including alt-pop superstar Billie Eilish, reggaeton queen Karol G, Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar and the classic rock group Red Hot Chili Peppers. In a time when the music festival bubble has burst, Lollapalooza has proven the most successful formula is to appease a wide-ranging audience with eclectic tastes and temperaments.

Here is our selection of the best up-and-coming and established musicians to check out during this year’s festival .

Lollapalooza runs this coming Thursday, Aug. 3, through Sunday, Aug. 6 in Grant Park. Limited tickets were available as of press time; www.lollapalooza.com

Not to Miss: Joy Oladokun, Billie Eilish and Carly Rae Jepsen.

More than seven years into her debut, Joy Oladokun continues to impress and shine with her genreless creations. Her fourth solo album, “Proof of Life,” released in April is a sonic balm jam-packed with collaborations (Mt. Joy, Chris Stapleton) and crisp anthems crafted to boost one’s self-empowerment and joy. Oladokun’s 3 p.m. time slot on the Bud Light stage may be early for the casual Lollapalooza audience, but the softer craftsmanship of her music should work perfectly in a midafternoon set of excited, yet calm festival goers.

At only 21 years old, Billie Eilish has made a formidable mark on the music industry and entertainment world. Most recently, Eilish released her sophomore record, 2021’s “Happier Than Ever,” which saw the singer-songwriter pivot from the hip-hop-influenced electropop of her debut album to more downtempo and jazz-influenced arrangements. If anything, Eilish proved she is more than just a one-hit wonder, pairing spindly arrangements with biting, sometimes unnerving lyrics. Yet, despite a recent reputation for making quieter, more earnest tunes, Eilish is also known for her spirited live shows, which often feature the artist jumping around the stage like more of a rock star than a pop star. As one of the festival’s headliners on the T-Mobile stage, audiences should expect a similar energy, albeit this time ramped up to the extreme.

Is there any surprise that pop master Carly Rae Jepsen went full disco on her last album, 2022’s “The Loneliest Time” Jepsen is known for zigging where others may zag, artfully predicting music’s trends and distilling only the finest choruses and melodies throughout her songs. Her new album, “The Loveliest Time,” envisioned as an accompaniment to “The Loneliest Time,” leans into these elements even more. Released on July 28, the album is brimming with danceable grooves and the cultural energy of a world ready to have fun again. Stick around for Jepsen’s early evening set on the Bud Light stage, and be prepared to dance. Her live shows are even more enthralling than her records.

Best Stages: Thursday is typically the most questionable lineup day of Lollapalooza, but this year has broken the stereotype. This is most evident on the Bud Light stage, which has booked some of the best and brightest pop-leaning acts of the entire festival. From cheeky openers The Beaches, who have perfected dreamy indie pop, to reggaeton headliner Karol G, the Bud Light stage is sure to be the most enjoyable stage of the day. Other highlights include Oladokun, Jepsen and electro-pop band Sofi Tukker.

Something Else: In recent years, Lollapalooza has improved its numbers in showcasing local artists, and 2023 is no exception. Rising young queer rapper Kidd Kenn has made a solid name for himself around the nation for his melodic beats and instrumentation coupled with a flow that traverses rhythms and speed for each song. Here, Kenn closes out the BMI Stage, one of the best stops for up-and-coming acts that are sure to break out in the next few years.

Other headliners and performers include Noah Kahan, Diplo and Portugal. The Man.

Not to Miss: Sudan Archives, Tems and Kendrick Lamar.

Every new Sudan Archives release has proven to be more experimental and riveting than the last, and 2022’s “Natural Brown Prom Queen” is musician Brittney Parks’ most exciting yet. Emotive and captivating, Parks found a perfect means of blending her more unique sonic elements with songs rooted in R&B and soul to capture a sound uniquely her own. But Parks is at her most compelling when she’s on the stage. Known for crafting a multilayered live show experience, expect numerous pedals, synths and her signature violin. It is a rare treat to see an artist like Sudan Archives at a festival like Lollapalooza, so audiences shouldn’t miss the opportunity at the T-Mobile stage.

Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems’ meteoric rise should come as no surprise to audiences who have listened to her two EPs, “For Broken Ears” and “If Orange Was a Place.” Blending elements of alt R&B and alté (itself a fusion genre), Tems has struck an indelible chord with global musical listeners. And the American music industry has taken notice, with wide-ranging collaborations with artists like Future, Drake and Beyoncé. But Tems deserves a spotlight of her own, and Friday’s midafternoon slot at the T-Mobile stage is a perfect showcase for the artist. Come for the hits (like 2020’s “Essence”) and stay for her eclectic body of groove-heavy and beautiful solo work.

Fans in the mood for a little more substance in their Lollapalooza festival experience should skip The 1975 and head to Kendrick Lamar’s headlining slot at the T-Mobile stage on Friday. Expect to hear tunes from his rich body of work, including 2022’s “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers,” a concept album that saw the hip-hop artist explore themes of trauma, healing and personal responsibility. Lamar is a charismatic performer known for imbuing his live performances with cinematic, theme-laden visuals that linger in the minds of his audiences long after his set ends.

Best Stages: Audiences can get a little bit of everything at Friday’s T-Mobile stage. Start the day off early with underrated rapper Skizzy Mars, then stick around for not-to-miss acts like Sudan Archives, Tems and Lamar. We are particularly excited for Fred Again…, whose meditative downtempo house tunes are often lovely, life-affirming odes to his friends and family.

Something Else: Don’t underestimate “teen pop.” Sabrina Carpenter may have first made her breakthrough as an actress on Disney Channel’s “Girl Meets World,” but she has established a formidable solo music career featuring stirring pop. On her fifth and latest solo album, “Emails I Can’t Send,” Carpenter’s songwriting is sharper than ever, revealing bold insight into her young life of confusion and heartbreak. Give her a chance during her late-afternoon set on the Coinbase stage.

Other headliners and performers include Beabadoobee, Foals, Sabrina Carpenter and Jessie Reyez.

Not to Miss: Maggie Rogers and Nora en Pure.

Music is spiritual business for Maggie Rogers . In 2021, Rogers enrolled in Harvard’s Divinity School to study, according to The New York Times , “the spirituality of public gathering and the ethics of pop power.” Rogers’s 2022 album, “Surrender,” was crafted, in part, for her master’s thesis. Whereas her debut, “Heard It in a Past Life,” featured more traditional folk-pop elements, “Surrender” is firmly rooted in electropop. Sonically, it is a more up-tempo and propulsive record. Rogers once called it “joy with teeth,” a description that is evident and true on tracks like “That’s Where I Am” and “Want Want.” Catch her on the Bud Light stage for an early evening set sure to provide audiences with a rapturous awakening.

Looking for something different during your Lolla experience this year? Look no further than producer Daniela Di Lillo who performs as Nora En Pure . Although Lolla has amassed a noticeable, bro-heavy EDM audience through its usual lineups at Perry’s stage, booking Nora en Pure (and Fred Again… on Friday) might signal a sonic change in its electronic music lineups. Di Lillo has made a name for herself over the last decade by releasing gorgeous deep house tunes (like the iconic “Come With Me” or the piano-laden “Sherwood Forest”) perfect for warm, late summer nights on the shores of Ibiza. Her Lolla set, scheduled for late evening, is sure to be a perfect balm from the typical chaos of the festival on a Saturday.

Best Stages: One of the most interesting and surprising stages of the year is Saturday’s Perry’s stage, which is jam-packed with an eclectic lineup of artists, from the Balearic deep house of Nora en Pure to the silly, but enjoyable EDM of AC Slater to the body-jacking groves of Solardo. We’re also excited for Pusha T’s closing set on the stage, which should prove to be something of a breath of fresh air for the normally electronic-focused stage.

Something Else: It’s hard to believe it’s only been five years since The Linda Lindas first formed and two years since they found viral fame from a video posted by the Los Angeles Public Library. Since then, the group (whose oldest member is only 18 years old) has racked up a number of achievements most artists could only dream of, including a set at Coachella and an opening slot for Paramore during their latest tour. Yet the group has only released one album and one EP. Brimming with ingenuity and promise, we’d recommend catching them here on their early afternoon set at the Tito’s Handmade Vodka stage (ironic since no members are of legal drinking age) before they inevitably gain an even larger fan base.

Other headliners and performers include ODESZA, Tomorrow X Together and J.I.D.

Not to Miss: Dehd, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Lana del Rey

Chicago three-piece indie rock band Dehd is a local success story, so it’s only fitting they’ve garnered a much-coveted slot during Sunday’s Lolla lineup. After the surprise success of 2020’s “Flower of Devotion,” the group solidified their talents with their latest record, 2022’s “Blue Skies.” Featuring the viral hit “Bad Love,” the album is a formidable collection of the band’s winning charm, lyricism and surprisingly catchy melodies. Catch this early afternoon homecoming show on the T-Mobile stage for a guaranteed good time.

Lollapalooza may have grown significantly and incorporated many new genres since it first premiered in the 1990s, but festival organizers still try to maintain some of the elements (i.e., rock music) of the original event. Booking a long-lasting and beloved rock band like the Red Hot Chili Peppers certainly fits that bill in 2023. Propulsive and enigmatic, the Red Hot Chili Peppers is sure to be a good time, even for the most casual of fans. Audiences interested in straight-up rock should stick around for this headlining set at the T-Mobile stage.

Lana Del Rey’s live sets have come a long way since she first found fame more than a decade ago. The elusive yet prolific singer-songwriter has gained significantly more confidence, imbuing her live shows with a cinematic, almost haunting, mood. For fans who have grown with the musician and her many genre experimentations through the years, this makes for a compelling, cheeky and even emotional live show. Expect to hear music across her rich discography, with a particular focus on Del Rey’s latest album, “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd,” which was released in March and features a return to some of the sonic elements (alt-pop, hip hop) that gained her fans in the first place. She closes out the Bud Light stage.

Best Stages: It is difficult to choose a favorite stage for Sunday’s Lollapalooza lineup, but we are particularly drawn to the T-Mobile stage. Audiences can find a little bit of everything on this stage, from ’90s rock (Red Hot Chili Peppers) to rap and indie pop. And with plenty of time between each performer, you can traverse the Grant Park landscape and catch some of the other, smaller acts performing during the festival.

Something Else: Rina Sawayama may have broken through recently in the acting world with a role in “John Wick: Chapter 4,” but we will — first and foremost — always think of her as a pop artist. Most recently, Sawayama released her sophomore record, “Hold the Girl,” in 2022. The critically acclaimed album found the singer exploring a more complex pop music landscape, incorporating elements from genres as far-ranging as electro-pop and country to R&B and trance. Sawayama is a star with charisma, drive and intelligence. Never afraid to experiment, she is sure to dazzle audiences during this early evening set on the Bud Light stage.

Other headliners and performers include Neil Frances, Lil Yachty, Bakar, Gorgon City, Afrojack and Magdalena Bey.

What to know

TICKETS: Limited Saturday General Admission tickets were available as of press time from $135. 4-Day General Admission from $385, 4-Day General Admission+ from $700, 4-Day VIP from $1,600 and 4-Day Platinum from $4,350 are available at lollapalooza.com/tickets . Children ages 8 and younger are free with a ticket-holding adult (limit two children per ticketed adult).

STAGES: There are eight stages this year: Bud Light, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Bacardi, BMI, Solana x Perry’s, Coinbase, T-Mobile and Kidzapalooza stages. Each day’s primary headliners perform on the Bud Light, T-Mobile, Bacardi and Perry’s stages.

EXPERIENCE: It is a full mile inside Lollapalooza grounds, from north to south. The main gates on Michigan Avenue are at about the halfway mark and wide-open inside for foot traffic. The food tents of Chow Town and specialty vendor areas usually are the first thing you meet, with Buckingham Fountain and merch sellers just behind. Turn south for the T-Mobile, north for the Bud Light Seltzer stage. Box toilets and aid stations are plentiful most everywhere. Daily capacity is 115,000 fans, an increase from 100,000 in previous years as a provision to extend the festival’s lease in Grant Park for another 10 years.

UPDATES: For up-to-date information from the festival, a mobile app is available for iOS and Android. Plus follow Lollapalooza’s Facebook , Twitter and Instagram pages; check www.lollapalooza.com or get festival emails. Lollapalooza is presented by Austin, Texas-based C3 Presents, a division of Live Nation.

FOR ENTRY: Gates open each day at 11 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Main gates are located on Monroe and Columbus and Michigan Avenue and Ida B. Wells Drive. Guests must have a festival wristband for entry and reentry.

Bag policy: All bags will be searched before entering the festival. Small clutch purses and fanny packs that are 6 inches by 9 inches or smaller do not need to be clear, but can have no more than one pocket. Larger bags must be clear. Bags cannot be larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches. Hydration packs are allowed and do not need to be clear, but should be empty of all liquids before entering the festival. More information on Lollapalooza’s Support page .

Lockers are available for rent. More information on Lollapalooza’s Support page .

SAFETY: Lollapalooza has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, including harassment based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, body size, appearance, age or national origin. Lollapalooza encourages patrons to contact staff if they feel threatened or unsafe.

Patrons in need of emergency medical assistance can go to one of the available medical tents.

This Must Be the Place, an overdose prevention nonprofit, will have a booth with Naloxon, an opioid reversal medicine, and offer education on the dangers of fentanyl.

ACCESSIBILITY: Accessible festival entry lanes are available at each entrance. A sign will indicate each entrance.

Trained service miniature horses or dogs are allowed on festival grounds to provide assistance to individuals with a disability. Guests with a service animal will get a Patron Notice of Responsibility for a Service Animal or can request the form in advance from [email protected] .

American Sign Language-interpreted music performances are available for patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing. A full schedule of interpreted performances will be released closer to the festival date.

Upon arrival, guests who require accessible viewing areas should visit the Access Center for information on the accessibility wristband program. This provides the guest plus one patron access to the accessible viewing or deaf and hard of hearing areas.

Wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, and three- or four-wheeled scooters are allowed only for use by patrons with mobility disabilities. Powered wheelchairs can be charged at the Access Center and guests should bring all cords and accessories needed to charge their devices. Chargers must use a 110-volt, 20-amp circuit.

Accessible portable toilets are available at the ends of each bank of portable toilets throughout the festival venue, as well as the Accessibility Center.

Patrons who need prescription medication must present the pharmacy-labeled container that states the prescription, dosage and patient name to the medical staff at each entrance gate. Patrons are only allowed a supply of the prescribed medication for that day. Medicines needing to be inhaled or smoked are prohibited unless in a prescribed inhaler. Over-the-counter medications are allowed in a sufficient supply for the day.

Britt Julious is a freelance critic.

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The band recently released their new album  Waiting To Spill via Capitol Records and landed #1 on the Alternative New Artist Albums, #2 Heatseekers Albums, along side a handful of other top ranking spots.

The Backseat Lovers on Tour: 11/14 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater – SOLD OUT 11/17 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern – SOLD OUT 11/22 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Capitol Theatre – SOLD OUT 11/23 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Capitol Theatre – SOLD OUT

2023 01/30 – Auckland, New Zealand @ Laneway Festival Auckland 02/03- Melbourne, Australia @ Corner Hotel 02/04 – Bowen Hills, Australia @ Laneway Festival Brisbane 02/05 – Lilyfield, Australia @ Laneway Festival Sydney 02/07 – Sydney, Australia @ Factory Theatre 02/10 – Adelaide, Australia @ Laneway Festival Adelaide 02/11 – Footscray, Australia @ Laneway Festival Melbourne 02/12 – Fremantle, Australia @ Laneway Festival Fremantle 02/24 – Hamburg, Germany @ Uebel & Gefährlich 02/25 – Berlin, Germany @ Gretchen 02/26 – Munich, Germany @ Technikum 02/28 – Zürich, Switzerland @ Plaza Club 03/01 – Cologne, Germany @ Bürgerhaus Stollwerck 03/02 – Nijmegen, Netherlands @ Doornroosje 03/04 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Paradiso 03/05 – Antwerp, Belgium @ Trix 03/06 – Paris, France @ La Maroquinerie 03/08 – Manchester, UK @ 02 Ritz Manchester 03/09 – Birmingham, UK @ 02 Academy Birmingham 03/10 – Glasgow, UK @ QMU 03/12 – Dublin, Ireland @ Vicar Street – 03/14 – Leeds, UK @ Stylus 03/15 – Bristol, UK @ SWX 03/16 – London, UK @ 02 Forum Kentish Town 4/18 – Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum 4/19 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre 4/21 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater 4/22 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater 4/24 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater 4/26 – Hollywood, CA @ Hollywood Palladium 4/28 – Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl 4/29 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre 4/30 – San Diego, CA @ SOMA – Mainstage 5/15 – Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom 5/17 – Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Greenway 5/18 – Dallas, TX @ The Factory in Deep Ellum 5/19 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Place 5/22 – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues Orlando 5/23 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Landing 5/25 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium 5/26 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte 5/27 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz 5/30 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem 5/31 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia 6/1 – Boston, MA @ Roadrunner 6/3 – Toronto, ON @ History

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The Backseat Lovers  have announced an extension of their  2023 North American Tour . With a near sell-out of the band’s already announced North American Spring and Summer tour, the four-piece will expand their run to cover additional markets including stops at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on June 6th, Stage AE in Pittsburgh on July 26th, Thompson Point in Portland, Maine on August 2nd and more. They return stateside after participating in Australia and New Zealand’s Laneway Festival as well as an extensive tour of Europe and the U.K. in the first quarter of the year. The tour kicks off April 18th at Vancouver’s Orpheum Theatre.

The band continue to play significantly larger rooms with each new tour racking up over 70,000 tickets sold already on this year’s tour. They’ll perform multi-night residencies at Portland’s Roseland Ballroom, Oakland’s Fox Theatre and Toronto’s History. Other highlights include LA’s Hollywood Palladium on April 26th, Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium on May 25th, and more. They’ll return to Newport Folk Festival on July 29th. See all tour dates below. The artist presale for the newly announced dates begins Wednesday, March 1st at 10AM ET. Visit  https://www.thebackseatlovers.com/tour  for more info. General on-sale begins Friday, March 3rd at 10AM local time. 

The Backseat Lovers on Tour:

02/24 – Hamburg, Germany @ Uebel & Gefährlich

02/25 – Berlin, Germany @ Gretchen

02/26 – Munich, Germany @ Technikum

02/28 – Zürich, Switzerland @ Plaza Club

03/01 – Cologne, Germany @ Bürgerhaus Stollwerck 

03/02 – Nijmegen, Netherlands @ Doornroosje 

03/04 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Paradiso – SOLD OUT

03/05 – Antwerp, Belgium @ Trix – SOLD OUT

03/06 – Paris, France @ La Maroquinerie  – SOLD OUT

03/08 – Manchester, UK @ 02 Ritz Manchester   – SOLD OUT

03/09 – Birmingham, UK @ 02 Academy Birmingham  – SOLD OUT

03/10 – Glasgow, UK @ QMU – SOLD OUT

03/12 – Dublin, Ireland @ Vicar Street  – SOLD OUT

03/14 – Leeds, UK @ Stylus  – SOLD OUT

03/15 – Bristol, UK @ SWX – SOLD OUT

03/16 – London, UK @ 02 Forum Kentish Town – SOLD OUT

4/18 – Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum

4/19 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre – SOLD OUT

4/21 –  Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater – SOLD OUT

4/22 –  Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater – SOLD OUT

4/24 –  Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater – SOLD OUT

4/25 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater 

4/26 – Hollywood, CA @ Hollywood Palladium – SOLD OUT

4/28 –  Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl – SOLD OUT

4/29 –  Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre

4/30 –  San Diego, CA @ SOMA – Mainstage –  SOLD OUT

5/15 –  Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom – SOLD OUT

5/17 –  Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Greenway

5/18 – Dallas, TX @ The Factory in Deep Ellum

5/19 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Place

5/22 –  Orlando, FL @ House of Blues Orlando – SOLD OUT

5/23 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Landing – SOLD OUT

5/25 –  Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium – SOLD OUT

5/26 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte – SOLD OUT

5/27 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz – SOLD OUT

5/30 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem – SOLD OUT

5/31 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia – SOLD OUT

6/1 –  Boston, MA @ Roadrunner – SOLD OUT

6/3 –  Toronto, ON @ History – SOLD OUT

6/4 – Toronto, ON @ History – SOLD OUT

6/6 – New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom

7/21 – Kansas City, MO @ Grinders KC

7/22 – Chesterfield, MO @ The Factory

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7/26 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE

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Enjoying the Ride: The Backseat Lovers Play Their Brilliant New Album, ‘Waiting to Spill,’ to an Adoring Chicago Crowd

Waiting to Spill , the second full-length album and major label debut from The Backseat Lovers released on October 28, 2022, via Capital Records is brilliant. It is a fully-completed work of art, rather than an incongruous set of songs from a band searching for its identity.

What is particularly amazing about Waiting to Spill is that The Backseat Lovers, comprised of Joshua Harmon (lead vocals and guitar), Jonas Swanson (lead guitar and vocals), KJ Ward (bass guitar) and Juice Welch (drums and background vocals), are barely four years removed from high school. Bands this young are not expected to create albums with such depth, texture and emotion. Perhaps The Backseat Lovers are no ordinary band, though, as they have created a mature and confident album that belies their youth.

As a concept, the album is seemingly about the inevitability of adulthood and the struggle to navigate the gaping chasm between innocence and responsibility.  It begins with “Silhouette,” a lush, yet haunting song with a gradually increasing tempo and a pulsating rhythm that perfectly captures the sense of running that Harmon urges in his lyrics: “Run while you can/while you are still a silhouette of a man.”  

Near song’s end, we are left breathless, as if we have succeeded in whatever we were running towards or away from (perhaps adulthood in either instance). With echoes of Pink Floyd, a single note then drones on until the sound of a car races across the speakers shortly before the guitar returns to crash into the opening lyrics of “Close Your Eyes,” a song that continues the album’s coming of age theme and, as Harmon has explained, “our relationship with our parents.”  

A passionate song that builds to an emotional and anxious crescendo, “Close Your Eyes” suggests (to this writer) a youthful, and arguably naïve, fear of one day waking up to learn that your dreams are over because you’re an adult:

The clock, it ticks I have to get older When I wake up And the dream is over Packed away My life moving slower Oh I’d hate to get any older Oh I’d hate to get any older The clock, it ticks I have to get older (like your father?)

The thematic exploration of the journey to adulthood continues throughout the album, with songs of reminiscence (“Morning in the Aves”), reflection (“Growing/Dying”), and loneliness (“Viciously Lonely”). Despite such potentially heavy concepts, however, the album avoids falling into darkness; it is bright and honest, but not depressive. This is due in large part to the dynamic arrangement of the songs that often transition, much like our own emotional rollercoasters, between the soft and tender, and the upbeat and fiery (“Words I Used,” “Snowbank Blues,” “Follow the Sound,” “Slowing Down,” and “Know Your Name”).

The album, produced by Grammy award-winning producer David Greenbaum, also benefits from the use of subtle sonic experimentation and accoutrements (“Silhouette,” “Growing/Dying,” “Follow the Sound,” “Viciously Lonely”) that, coupled with the band’s superb musicality, creates an enchanting and captivating sound that transforms the album into a complete immersive experience. 

But can they translate this feeling in concert?  The answer is a resounding “yes.”

At their recent show in Chicago on November 10, 2022, where they played Waiting to Spill in its entirety, The Backseat Lovers proved they are no mere studio darlings. If anything, they are an even better live act, performing with a confidence and precision that (again) does not seem to fit their age. It’s a sentiment that is obviously shared by others, as their adoring fans were lined up around the block long before the show and then packed the 2,500-capacity venue hours before the band took the stage.

The word is out about The Backseat Lovers.  Whether they are the ”next big thing” or already there, it is clear that this band is taking a backseat to no one. For more information on their tour, Waiting to Spill, or their prior releases including the self-produced EP Elevator Days , their first full-length LP When We Were Friends , or Live from the Troubadour , head to their website .

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THE BACKSEAT LOVERS Announce North American Tour

They’ll make several appearances at major festivals throughout the year including Lollapalooza, Shaky Knees, Ohana, Life is Beautiful and ACL Festival. 

Today, The Backseat Lovers Announce a 2021 North American tour. The dates kick off in their hometown of Provo, UT on July 23rd and continue through December. Highlights include the Bowery Ballroom in New York on August 12th, The Troubadour in Los Angeles on September 17th and The Basement East in Nashville on October 21st. They'll make several appearances at major festivals throughout the year including Lollapalooza, Shaky Knees, Ohana, Life is Beautiful and ACL Festival. Tickets are on sale this Friday, June 11th at 10am local. More information here .

In the two years following their high school graduation, The Backseat Lovers have self-released an EP, Elevator Days and a full-length debut, When We Were Friends which has accumulated over 55 million streams, led by the organic success of their single "Kilby Girl." The Backseat Lovers streaming success crossed over to alternative radio where they quickly entered the Top 20 led by early champions KKDO/Sacramento and Alt Nation, where "Kibly Girl" was a #1 most played song. A remarkable feat for any band, but especially one yet to be signed to a label home. Other supporters include Entercom's Alt stations WSFS/ WQMP/KVIL/KXTE/WRXL/KRBZ, iHeart WRFF/Philadelphia and their hometown station of KXRK.

Inspired by artists like Cage The Elephant and Radiohead, The Backseat Lovers (Joshua Harman, Jonas Swanson, KJ Ward & Juice Welch) have an electric, guitar-heavy live show. In addition to their radio success, the band has built a rabid grass-roots following. The Backseat Lovers are currently in the studio recording the follow up to their debut album.

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Review: The Backseat Lovers Are Barely Old Enough To Drive, But Are Talented Well Beyond Their Years

• November 16, 2022
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The Backseat Lovers ' Major label debut Waiting To Spill dropped into my inbox a few months ago and I was immediately struck by two things: a) how had I never heard of this band (?!), and b) how unusual is it for a Major to release an album by an incredibly young group that seems to actually be, you know, a working band? Some digging uncovered that the group had a couple decent Spotify hits, but they didn't have the kind of footprint you'd expect from a group being groomed for the Majors. Which meant a real, new band focused on their music and not their influencer status might have somehow infiltrated the Major label system again!

The Backseat Lovers hail from Provo, Utah and the band is so young that when they talk about 19-year-old women in their 2019 breakout-ish hit "Kilby Girl," the band members were all writing that from the vantage point of a crush on an older woman. But their new album Waiting To Spill doesn't sound like something a bunch of teenagers dreamt up, instead standing as a pretty remarkable artistic effort. To me it's odd to hear a band so young sound so thoroughly developed, so I dug through their catalog and discovered that while their 2018 debut EP still sounds remarkable, 2019's LP When We Were Friends feels overly cautious at times, and a half-step backward to me. But this excited me—those are earmarks of a band finding its way instead of a band just refining a proven sound!

And what a sound! I know it's supposedly poor form to whip out a RIYL (Recommended If You Like, for any unfamiliar) in a review, but in this case the band really does sound like the lovechild of Them Yorke, Conor Oberst, and Wilco c. Summerteeth / YFH, with a dash of Paul McCartney thrown in, especially when they need a rolling piano part that's got some pop panache to it. The most interesting thing is that The Backseat Lovers are a group so young that all of its influences could justifiably be viewed as "classic rock" by its members, so the net result is a band that has internalized all these influences instead of parroting them. This band doesn't worship its idols, it grew up on them being so pervasively in the background the band just absorbed them.

So when the band announced a Chicago date I knew I had to exit my pandemic hermitage and see if they were the real deal who could pull it off live or just a really talented studio band. Last Thursday, November 10, I got my answer.

The Riv was packed on Thursday night, which meant I was going to get a chance to hear the band live, but would only occasionally get a glimpse of them. The Riv's sight lines are pretty nonexistent if the show is at or near capacity—something I had completely forgotten over the 3 (?!) years since I was last there. But the sound system is usually more than up to the challenge of submerging you in the music. Unfortunately, The Backseat Lovers favor a more intimate sound mix, which probably works great in most rooms, but in a multi-level room with tons of obstructions like The Riv, it sometimes served to muddy the group's sonic efforts. On future tours, I think if the band added a little more punch to the mix to separate the instruments, it would only help them since the intricacy of some of their songs would benefit from that clarity.

Yet it was still a great show!

While The Backseat Lovers might have only recently come to my attention, the venue was packed by fans deeply familiar with the band. As in, singing along so loudly to many of the songs that it was at times difficult to hear singer Joshua Harmon's actual vocals. And believe you me, that was AWESOME as most of the kids in the room gleefully let their voices rip, adding a choral feeling of community to the proceedings, and elevating the experience. And the band sagely split the set up, playing Waiting To Spill in its entirety before moving on to a mini set of "hits" mostly pulled from When We Were Friends . I can tell you this—the new material was sung along to and received just as rapturously as "the hits." I confess I had forgotten how wondrous it can be to be surrounded by so many people paying such close attention to a band, while enthusiastically engaging with every song.

As the band's encore of "Sinking Ship" gave way to bright lights and canned music from the venue as everyone slowly (and dazedly) made their way towards the exits I realized I had the answer to my question going in: The Backseat Lovers are both a really talented studio band and the real deal that can authentically, organically, and compellingly pull it off live. They're the best of both those worlds, and I am newly excited to see what they do next. You should be too.

Jim Kopeny / Tankboy

Tankboy resides in the body of Jim Kopeny and lives in Mayfair with Pickle the Kitten and a beagle named Betty (RIP) who may actually be slightly more famous than most of the musicians slogging through the local scene. He's written about music for much longer than most bands you hear on the radio have even existed.

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With a timeless sound, The Backseat Lover tickets offer a sweet vacation from your troubles with their musical grooves. You will find a summery sound in The Backseat Lovers mixed with insightful lyrics and passionate melodies. An indie-rock group that rose out of Heber City and Sandy, Utah, The Backseat Lovers packs a ton of smooth compositions that playfully intertwine to create a blissful atmosphere. You can feel the natural emotion in Joshua Harmon’s (guitar) vocals that comes from an artist in their element. When he met drummer Juice Welch, they immediately formed a bond and began working on arrangements. A chance meeting between Harmon and Jonas Swanson (lead guitar, backing vocals) left the band one member short. KJ Ward (bass guitar) later joined and the four-piece was complete.

Thanks to their hopeful up-tempo jams The Backseat Lover tickets have been in demand since their very beginnings. The band fully formed in 2018 and Harmon started digging deeper into his songwriting collection to see what they could do. In the summer of 2018, the group released their debut EP entitled Elevator Days before playing their first show shortly after. With songs like “Out of Tune”, “Still a Friend” and “Address Your Letters” the album was well-received. A year later the group released their first full-length album entitled When We Were Friends .

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Generally speaking, The Backseat Lovers ticket prices cost more than $50 for most live performances. Tickets to see The Backseat Lovers play at music festivals like Lollapalooza can cost more than $100 for a standard general admission ticket. Premium seating at venues like the United Center can cost more than $275 a seat, while standard tickets for seats in the upper levels of the arena can cost less than $75 a ticket.

The Backseat Lovers concert ticket prices can range up to several hundred dollars per ticket depending on the venue and seat location. Floor seats and VIP are usually the most expensive depending on availability. And of course, the least expensive seats will be farthest from the stage.

The Backseat Lovers Tour Dates & Concert Schedule

Catch The Backseat Lovers on the road possibly at festivals such as  South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, Desert Daze Festival at Moreno Beach, CA or at Pickathon Music Festival in Happy Valley. Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago brings together some of the biggest names in indie and alternative music. Check out the event schedule above to see when The Backseat Lovers tour dates are coming to an arena or stadium near you. 

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The Backseat Lovers's setlist while performing in Dana Point , CA at “Doheny State Beach” included the following songs:

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• Slowing Down
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• Still a Friend
• Know Your Name
• Maple Syrup
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Concert Review: The Backseat Lovers are Growing – and Fast!

A live experience like no other, indie rock band The Backseat Lovers set out on their largely sold out ‘Waiting to Spill’ tour, bringing their spirited songs to life through a passionate, intimate, and unforgettable performance.

Stream: “slowing down” – the backseat lovers.

T he Salt Lake City-hailing indie rock band The Backseat Lovers, who got their start with live performances in intimate settings such as Kilby Court and The Troubadour, are small no more. The group embarked on their nationwide Waiting to Spill tour back in April, showcasing new songs off their latest record in breathtaking fashion while continuing to develop a dynamic fanbase in each and every city they visit.

I attended their sold-out Hollywood show at the Palladium on April 26 and my first reaction before even entering the venue was that of disbelief – their Los Angeles fanbase had seemed to triple in size since seeing them the year before at The Fonda Theatre.

Fans had been lined up on Sunset Boulevard with armchairs and umbrellas since the wee hours of the morning. Similar to the themes of growth and maturity captured in their latest record, I wondered if I was about to witness a turning point in the band’s success.

Joshua Harmon (lead vocals and guitar), Jonas Swanson (lead guitar and vocals), KJ Ward (bass guitar), and Juice Welch (drummer and vocals) took the stage while being drowned with applause, entering what has become to be their signature live opening – an extremely passionate, intense instrumental jam session that boosts energy levels while developing a mysterious build-up into their first track.

The set opened up with “Know Your Name,” one of the band’s most spirited tracks off their new record, featured this past year on CBS Sunday Morning. This track contains one of the group’s greatest musical build-ups featuring an ultra-dynamic guitar solo from Harmon. It was evident how excited the group was to kick off their set with such a powerful ode to growth.

WAITING TO SPILL: EXPLORING INTENTION & EMOTION WITH THE BACKSEAT LOVERS

After an immediate transition into a fan-favorite, “Pool House,” the band paused to relish in the realization that the voices of the crowd were seemingly drowning out Harmon’s angst-driven vocals, a testament to the exponential growth of the group’s following.

Throughout the set, it was evident Harmon and the rest of the band were captivated by the fervent engagement they were receiving – cheers of support for guitarist Swanson’s vocal solos – which are more present than ever on their latest record – fans energetically jumping while shouting every word to “Kilby Girl,” even cries of approval for Harmon’s new haircut.

The Backseat Lovers clearly have gotten more and more comfortable playing together live, to the point where they’re not afraid to experiment and utilize various gear techniques while performing. At some points, Swanson would take a break from his guitar to essentially “play the pedals,” tweaking the balance of his pedalboard setup to create eerie, sonically clashing noises that added to the atmospheric intensity of the set. These experimental additions to the live set kept a buzzing audience on their toes.

In past performances the band has tended to keep to their spunky, high-energy setlist. With more emotionally intimate, sonically intricate tracks on Waiting to Spill, they took a break from rocking out towards the end of the set and returned to pleas for an encore – but came back with a surprise.

An encore was certainly what they delivered – a live debut of “Snowbank Blues” and “Words I Used,” switching to an acoustic duet between Harmon on the acoustic guitar and Swanson on keys. The vocal harmonies of Harmon and Swanson were highlighted as the audience lowered their volume out of sheer captivation from the emotionally gripping acoustic moments.

“Sinking Ship,” one of the first songs the emerging band ever wrote, was the beloved outro of the set, and in similar fashion to the beginning of the show Harmon’s voice was nearly drowned out with the number of fans enthusiastically shouting every word.

I’m certain that The Backseat Lovers will only continue to grow and perform in larger venues, so take advantage of each and every possibility to see them live in intimate settings. Their live performances are a mesmerizing experience that will leave you looking for any opportunity to see them again.

:: stream/purchase Waiting to Spill here ::

:: the backseat lovers tour info & tix here ::, 5/18 – dallas, tx @ the factory in deep ellum 5/19 – houston, tx @ bayou place 5/19-5/21 – gulf shores, al @ hangout festival 5/22 – orlando, fl @ house of blues orlando *sold out* 5/23 – st. petersburg, fl @ jannus landing *sold out* 5/25 – nashville, tn @ ryman auditorium *sold out* 5/26 – charlotte, nc @ the fillmore charlotte *sold out* 5/27 – raleigh, nc @ the ritz *sold out* 5/30 – washington, dc @ the anthem *sold out* 5/31 – philadelphia, pa @ the fillmore philadelphia *sold out* 6/1 – boston, ma @ roadrunner *sold out* 6/3 – toronto, on @ history *sold out* 6/4 – toronto, on @ history *sold out* 6/6 – new york, ny @ hammerstein ballroom 6/7 – new york, ny @ hammerstein ballroom 7/21 – kansas city, mo @ grinders kc 7/22 – chesterfield, mo @ the factory 7/23 – columbus, oh @ kemba live – outdoor amphitheater 7/25 – detroit, mi @ masonic temple 7/26 – pittsburgh, pa @ stage ae 7/27 – burlington, vt @ waterfront park 7/29 – newport, ri @ newport folk festival 8/1 – asbury park, nj @ stone pony summer stage 8/2 – portland, me @ thompson’s point 8/3-8/6 – chicago, il @ lollapalooza 8/4 – montreal, qc @ osheaga festival 9/8 – denver, co @ endless sunshine, stream: “snowbank blues” – the backseat lovers.

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