When we're back in Chicago, we feel it. Lollapalooza is the epicenter of Pop music, weaving through four days in Grant Park and featuring an amazing collection of artists. Filled with collabs and crossovers from Korn to Luke Combs, the festival's still got the life when for so many others it's become brutal out here.
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Navigating the Windy City summer spotlight is Moug and Karla from B96, who took time from running between stages to talk with a few of our favorite artists. Watch below for our talks with FINNEAS, KATSEYE, Gigi Perez, Max McNown, Isabel LaRosa, and BOYNEXTDOOR, backstage at Lollapalooza 2025.
FINNEAS
FINNEAS tapped in to talk with Moug and Karla about how he's still surprised at how many GRAMMYs he's won, and his upcoming project with Ashe, The Favors.
KATSEYE
KATSEYE gave us a quick knowledge drop on what's "Gnarly or Not," and also talked with Karla about the group's musical evolution.
Gigi Perez
Your favorite Lolla artist's favorite Lolla performance, with many that we talked to wanting to see Gigi Perez. The singer told Karla how she was "locked in" and present for her weekend performance.
Max McNown
Max McNown checked in with Dash backstage to talk about his range, his hit track "Better Me For You (Brown Eyes)," and pre-festival pop-up party with Hollister.
Isabel LaRosa
Here for her second stint at Lolla, Isabel LaRosa joined Karla to talk going pro at the Chicago festival, and the dangers of dropping to your knees on stage.
BOYNEXTDOOR
Fresh off the stage, BOYNEXTDOOR were still fired up from a "perfect" set at the fest, and also still buzzing about Chicago pizza.
For audio from this weekend's interviews and more from the Moug and Karla show, check out their full podcast here.