Plus: RedEye columnist Ernest Wilkins on the latest from the "Hot Cheetos & Takis" kids, the Reader's Miles Raymer on finally liking Vampire Weekend, and more
The Lollapalooza lineup that leaked early this morning is half good and half a bore; we discuss our initial thoughts, how the locals fared, and links to some past Reader coverage of some of the acts on the bill.
Fiona Apple, Azealia Banks, and who else to look for at the fest. Plus: Emo stars come out for the Promise Ring, and Panoramic & True prep their next orch-pop opus
This week's Early Warnings include Baroness, the Neon Marshmallow Fest, Charred Walls of the Damned, Iggy & the Stooges, Vampire Weekend, Alice in Chains, and Mark Kozelek.
White Americans can apparently make "world music" now, but good luck getting respect if you're a foreigner who plays the traditional music they're ripping off.