Photographers Top 4 Picks At LollaPalooza You Should Check Out!

Amaarae

A Baddie’s Manifesto in Real Time

If there's one artist turning heads and redefining what it means to be an alt-pop trailblazer, it's Amaarae. The Ghanaian-American singer, known for her ethereal vocals, razor-sharp aesthetics, and fearless genre-bending, is bringing her sonic world to Lollapalooza — and it’s going to be a vibe.

Amaarae first broke into the global scene with “The Angel You Don’t Know”, a critically acclaimed album that stitched together Afrobeat, punk, R&B, and bubblegum pop with a swagger all her own. But it was her 2023 follow-up, “Fountain Baby”, that truly cemented her as an icon for the baddies, the queers, and the internet kids who never quite fit into a genre box. Tracks like “Co-Star” and “Reckless & Sweet” weren’t just catchy — they were declarations of aesthetic dominance. The visuals slapped, the vocals whispered and soared, and every second felt like high fashion on the dancefloor.

Now, with her Lolla debut, Amaarae is about to bring that fantasy into real life. Expect the unexpected: angelic vocals over glitchy beats, moments of soft vulnerability followed by hard-hitting club bangers. She doesn’t just perform — she curates an experience. Her live shows tend to be part fashion show, part sensory overload, and fully rooted in joy. Amaarae is the kind of artist who can hypnotize a crowd with a whisper and then have them twerking two minutes later.

Naomi Scott

Pop Star in Real Life Now

Naomi Scott has always had the star quality. From her powerful portrayal of Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin to action-packed roles in Charlie’s Angels, she’s long proven her ability to command attention. But in Smile 2, Naomi did something unexpected: she stepped into the role of a fictional pop star—and absolutely sold it. The moment the film’s fictional music hit streaming platforms, fans started treating those tracks like real-world hits. And now? Naomi’s headed to Lollapalooza, no longer just playing the part but living it.

Fans of Smile 2 will undoubtedly show up hoping to hear some of those viral songs, and there’s a good chance she’ll deliver. But beyond that, what makes Naomi exciting is the potential. We’re seeing the birth of a new type of pop star: one that blends cinematic flair with real vocal talent and an intuitive sense for performance. If this is the start of a longer musical journey, her Lollapalooza set will be the moment we all look back on and say, “That’s when it really started.”

Fuji Kaze

Soul, Swagger, and Something You’ve Never Seen Before

There are artists who perform, and then there are artists like Fuji Kaze — ones who seem to channel something bigger, deeper, and strangely otherworldly. The Japanese singer-songwriter has quietly built a global following off the strength of his genre-defying sound, tender emotionality, and magnetic live presence. And now, for the first time, he’s bringing that magic to a major U.S. festival stage.

Fuji Kaze’s music doesn’t slot neatly into categories. He slides between jazz, pop, soul, funk, and traditional Japanese melodies like silk through fingers. Songs like “Shinunoga E-Wa” and “Matsuri” have gone viral, not through any forced algorithm push, but because they feel timeless — songs you don’t just listen to, but feel. His vocals are fluid, soft and bright one moment, then suddenly rough with emotion the next. And his piano playing? Effortless. Almost arrogant, in the most charming way.

Young Miko

Queer, Boricua, and Unbothered: The Trap Princess Takes the Stage

If reggaetón has a rebel daughter, it’s Young Miko. The Puerto Rican rapper is rewriting the rules of Latin trap with every bar she spits — unapologetically queer, fiercely stylish, and wildly confident. Her music hits hard, her visuals go even harder, and her rise to stardom has felt less like a slow burn and more like a rocket launch. Now, she’s bringing her heat to Lollapalooza, and trust — the crowd won’t know what hit them.

What sets Young Miko apart isn’t just her flow (which is sharp, smooth, and never afraid to get a little weird), but the world she’s building around it. Tracks like “Lisa,” “Classy 101” (with Feid), and “Wiggy” aren’t just bangers — they’re statements. She’s queering a genre that’s long been dominated by machismo, and she’s doing it with humor, flair, and total control. It’s not an accident that her aesthetic feels pulled from anime, the internet, high fashion, and hood pride — that blend is exactly who she is.