We know that many of you won’t be able to attend Lollapalooza this weekend. Other sites are doing what they can to help make it feel like you’re right there in Grant Park, and between covering the fest and co-hosting a Lolla pre-party we’d like to think we’re bringing you a little closer to the action as well. But before the downtown Chicago fun begins, we’d like to offer our Friday Mixtape as a final service to prepare you for your weekend at Lolla/weekend watching Lolla from your computer. Included in the mix are several Lollapalooza artists plus the week’s best new singles,covers,remixes, and songs from up-and-comers you just might want to check out. In the words of Grandpa Simpson, “I’m gonna haul ass to Lollapalooza!”

NEW Singles:

• “Doubt” by Corin Tucker
• “Where I’m Going” by Cut Copy
• “Down By The Water” by The Drums
• “You Won’t Need Me Where I’m Goin” by How To Dress Well
• “Superball” by Magic Kids
• “World’s Smallest Violin” by Paleo
• “Arena” by Suuns
• “The Great Rivers” by These United States
• “Through The Iron Gate” by Wild Beasts
• “I’ve Gotta Get” by Woven Bones

Covers, Remixes, and all that JAZZ:

• “Comfortable, Comparable” (Chairlift Remix) by Hooray For Earth
• “Wide Eyes” (Fools Gold Remix) by Local Natives
• “Mien” (Evan Voytas Remix) by MillionYoung
• “Gifted”(Boombotz Remix) by N.A.S.A
• “Deadbeat Summer”(Here We Go Magic Cover) by Neon Indian

Something to CHECK OUT:

• “Another Day” by Apache Beat
• “Eyes Close” by Brad Laner
• “Black Lodge” by Jules Chaz
• “Futuretown” by Jon Lindsay
• “The Organ Grinder” by The Migrant
• “Am I Real?” by Nite Jewel
• “21 Days” by Pete International Airport
• “Feet on the Ground” by Peter Salett
• “Cheaters” by Teengirl Fantasy
• “Bermuda Triangle” by YellowFever
• “Up So Fast” by Young Man


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