Nick Zinner’s buzzing guitar was a standout on fan favorite “Cheated Hearts,” while drummer Brian Chase (whose family was in attendance) theatrically spun his drumsticks above his head. The art punk-turned-electro pop band, led by the magnetic Karen O in an Elvis-looking outfit, also dusted off “Pin” and “Y Control” (the best YYYs song imo) from 2003’s Fever to Tell. Both camps were content when Yeah Yeah Yeahs played both songs back to back to close their satisfying set. But for my 20-year-old half-brother, who was in attendance at ACL this year, it’s the latter. There are two kinds of Yeah Yeah Yeahs fans: those who think “Maps” is their defining song, and those who believe it’s “Heads Will Roll.” As someone who remembers when the group’s self-titled EP came out in the early 2000s, I belong to the former camp. I plan on hearing the whole set next weekend. It was the perfect music festival moment: a performance so good - and thrillingly unpredictable - that I stopped in my tracks to listen to it. I couldn’t tell who was playing at first, but as I got closer and heard a monstrous guitar solo, thick reverb, and soulful vocals, I knew it could only be Yves Tumor. But while taking the long walk from where Niall Horan was playing (a pleasant set with a sing-along cover of One Direction’s “Story Of My Life”) to get a good spot for Yeah Yeah Yeahs, I was drawn in by the music coming from the tented Tito’s Handmade Vodka stage. They were an unfortunate victim of a busy schedule. It’s not because I didn’t want to Praise A Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds) is one of my favorite albums of the year so far. ![]() After ending her set with “Thank U” (the only showing from underrated Jagged Little Pill follow-up Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie), Morisette clapped in appreciation along with the vast crowd and said, “I love you so much. ![]() The Olivia Rodrigo-inspiring songs, especially “You Oughta Know,” were as punchy as ever, but there was a moment of sweet reflection at the end. “All I Really Want” segued into “Hand In My Pocket,” which was followed by “Right Through You” and “You Learn,” all while Morisette - with one hand in her pocket, and another wrapped around a harmonica - stalked the stage like a lion in a cage. Of the 12 songs Morissette played during her set, eight were from her 1995 juggernaut, one of the 20 biggest-selling albums of all-time. Life is, well, “good” is a strong word, but I’m happy at this moment. I’m at Zilker Park in central Texas still thinking about the NFL’s Toy Story broadcast while drinking Miller Lite and listening to Alanis Morissette play songs from Jagged Little Pill. I’m in my living room in upstate New York playing the Toy Story video game on Sega Genesis while drinking Pepsi and listening to Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette on my Discman. “Hold the Girl” soared, “Frankenstein” should be on all future Halloween playlists, “STFU!” angrily transitioned into “Break Stuff” by Limp Bizkit (god yes), and “This Hell” left the crowd dancing - and yeehawing. She’s a theater kid with punk energy (and a scene-stealing role in John Wick: Chapter 4). There were even funny bits, including one where Sawayama pretended to read instant reactions to her set on a phone. There were costume changes, backup dancers, audience participation, and props (anyone who says print media is dead doesn’t subscribe to the Mother Times). This year, that was pop iconoclast Rina Sawayama. ![]() Every year, there’s at least one mid-afternoon artist or band that gives a headliner-worthy performance.
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