The B-Side

Lollapalooza, that touring alt-rock head trip turned stationary Chicago festival, recently announced its lineup for this summer's festival, and music fans may feel a nagging sense of déjà vu while scoping out the roster. Tell me if any of these names sound familiar: Tool, Beastie Boys, Ben Harper and Relentless7, the Gaslight Anthem, the Decemberists, TV on the Radio, Silversun Pickups and Vampire Weekend. From the A-list headliners to the buzz-worthy support acts, the plain truth is that the lineup at Lollapalooza looks like, well, the lineup at just about every other festival this year.