After attending the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago this weekend, we became acutely aware of a sad fact: white people should not dance at festivals. Period. Maybe it’s the drugs, maybe it’s just the whiteness, but there’s just something sad about seeing people make fools of themselves in public. Just take a gander at these 10 flailing festival-a**clowns, and you’ll see exactly what we’re talking about. (more…)

This weekend, hipsters young and old will converge en masse at Chicago’s Grant Park for the annual Lollapalooza musical festival. Hundreds of acts will perform during the festival’s three days, spanning all kinds of genres, and I bet you’re wondering what the hell you should go see. Well, lucky for you, I’m here to help. I’m going to let you in on 9 must-see acts at Lollapalooza.

However, there are, of course, a few stipulations. For one, these aren’t the only must-see acts, these are just 9, three from each day. Second, this doesn’t include headliners. I’m not here to break bands like Depeche Mode and Kings of Leon to you–besides, let’s face it, you’ve already made your decision regarding those bands anyway. The point here is to tip you off to some acts you may have otherwise not given any second thought. Well, now’s the time to start seriously pondering.

1. Fleet Foxes – Friday, 5:00-6:00, Playstation Stage

Fleet Foxes epitomize the classic festival band. This indie folk 5-piece has made quite a storm in the past year, and with good reason. A mix between Iron & Wine and Band of Horses, the sound of Fleet Foxes is pastoral and peaceful. Lay out your blanket, have a seat, and settle your nerves as you listen to lead singer Robin Pecknold’s incredible pipes.

2. Crystal Castles – Friday, 5:00-6:00, Vitamin Water Stage

With the emergence of indie electro we have seen a much wider acceptance of bands that somewhat go against the grain. Case-in-point: Crystal Castles. This duo consisting of multi-instrumentalist, Ehtan Kath and vocalist, Alice Glass combines punk-rock, hip-hop, Nintendo noises, electronica, and a slew of other unknown sounds. Regardless of how we label them, they know how to rock out a set.

3. A-Trak – Friday, 5:45-7:00, Perry’s Stage

One of the most impressive changes to Lollapalooza this year is the expansion of Perry’s Stage. Once a spot to check out mid-level deejays during one’s off-time has now become a showcase of the best DJ talent in the world. Perhaps at the forefront of this is A-Trak, a renowned magician on the decks. He hit the “mainstream” scene touring as Kanye’s DJ, and has been on a rampant hot streak ever since. For those of you who may not be into the whole dance music thing, this guy is worth checking out for his scratching and beat-juggling skills alone. The dude won DMC’s World DJ Championship in 1997 – at age 15. He’s so good, it’ll make you puke.

4. Santigold – Saturday, 5:30-6:30, Playstation Stage

Chances are you’ve heard Santigold plenty of times – even if you don’t own any of her music. Featured on Bud Light Lime commercials, Entourage episodes, and who knows where else, Santigold has exploded onto the scene in the last year-ish. A mix of hip-hop, electro, and rock, with a tinge of that Jamaican flavor, Santigold has done a great job making these elements work in harmony to create an incredibly likable sound. Her shows are just as likable, so don’t miss this one.

5.TV on the Radio – Saturday, 6:30-7:30, Budweiser Stage

I remember fondly my first time seeing TV on the Radio: a drunken, debauchery-filled Friday during my college days, highlighted by one of the best shows I have ever seen. While those days might be long gone, it’s good to know one can still channel those experiences. TV on the Radio received a lot of acclaim for their most recent album, Dear Science, and the only thing better than listening to them pre-recorded is seeing them live. Driving bass lines, roaring drums, and lead singer Tunde Adebimpe’s voice make for an incredible combination when right in front of your eyes.

6. Animal Collective – Saturday, 7:30-8:30, Vitamin Water Stage

Psychedelic favorites, Animal Collective perhaps offer the most complete package on this list. Known for offbeat lyrics and unpredictable song structures, these Baltimore natives always impress.  A band that can slow it down, go completely nuts, or keep a happy medium, Animal Collective has an eclectic sound perfect for the festival atmosphere.

7. Bat for Lashes – Sunday, 1:30-2:30,Vitamin Water Stage

As Sunday arrives and you drag your dehydrated, hungover carcass to the final day of Lollapalooza, a good way to ease back into the thick of things is to go see Bat for Lashes. Relatively unknown, Bat for Lashes just released Two Suns, a wonderful album full of emotion and lush sounds. I really have no way of describing the sound without misplacing terms, so just check out the video.

8. Boys Noize – Sunday, 5:30-7:00, Perry’s Stage

Glitchy, distorted, thumping – Boys Noize is the man who is bringing electro into its next era. In many ways the natural progression from Daft Punk, Boys Noize is everywhere you might not guess. Remixing tracks for Feist, A-Trak and – believe it – The Black Eyed Peas, Alexander Ridha (aka Boys Noize) has supplanted himself as a premier producer/DJ. His sets are all-out, loud-as-hell dance parties. The only question is: are you going to have enough energy by then to hang with it?

9. Silversun Pickups – Sunday, 7:30-8:30, Vitamin Water Stage

As your Lolla journey comes to an end, a good way to setup your final headliner is by checking out Silversun Pickups. Often mistaken for The Smashing Pumpkins, this 4-piece from Los Angeles does plenty to distinguish themselves from their grunge predecessors. Great vocals, coupled with some of the best guitar riffs of late help achieve a powerful, unmistakably rock ‘n roll sound that is the basis for the traditional American music festival. So, pay homage to tradition and make your way to see Silversun Pickups.

Now that you’re equipped with the knowledge you need to have a great festival experience, get out there and enjoy yourselves. Oh, and on a final note, please don’t be the jackass moshing in everyone’s personal space – I’d hate to see you get kicked out.

Lollapalooza 2009 will kick off on Friday August 7th at Chicago’s Grant Park. The complete lineup of artists scheduled to appear has been released and three-day passes are currently on-sale for $190.

After a quick review, it is safe to say that Lollapalooza will be the best music festival of the summer.

Some of the highlight artists include: Tool, Depeche Mode, Lou Reed, Arctic Monkeys, Silversun Pickups, The Killers, Jane’s Addiction, Kid CuDi, Kings of Leon, Atmosphere, Santigold, Rise Against, TV on the Radio, Besatie Boys, Vampire Weekend, The Virgins, Ra Ra Riot, The Knux and many others.

In addition to the line-up check out each individual artist’s page. Here you can view pictures, watch music videos, and listen to streaming music – it’s basically an uncluttered, better version of Myspace.

Check out the full 2009 Lollapalooza lineup, here!

Sports Illustrated’s College Football Top 119

AP recently released their Top 25 poll and now it is Sports Illustrated’s turn to get into the ratings action.

Check out Sports Illustrated’s Top 119 [SI]

Big Ten as Lollapalooza Acts

Boosh spent the weekend getting down in the heart of Big Ten country, under the stars and skyline of Chicago at the Lollapalooza Music Festival.

We couldn’t help but think there was some sense of Fall anticipation in the muggy music ridden air. So without further ado, Big Ten Football squads as acts at this years Lollapalooza Festival. [Boosh]

Monday, July 28th

The Week in Re-Boob: July 21-25

Mondays suck. Waking up in the morning seems impossible, there’s never any interesting news, and by the end of the day, any stress-relief achieved over the weekend has been replaced by a burning feeling of self-hate. But those days are over!

From now on, we’ll be giving you “The Week in Re-Boob,” a Monday-special round-up of all the hottest galleries from around the Web over the past week. That means all the hottest photo galleries of the hottest chicks in one place. It’s guaranteed to turn that Monday frown upside down.

The Gecko-Roach Solution: Step One–Buy Lizards

My brother, Aaron and I live together in a make-shift two bedroom apartment. Half the time, our place is nice and tidy. The other half, a layer of beer cans, cigarette butts, whisky, grape Kool-aid, various pork products and dog hair covers most surfaces. You could say we’re not so good in the house-keeping department, but it’s not that we don’t want it clean, it’s that we don’t care enough to do it.

Tuesday, July 29th

The Disadvantages of Being a Bachelor

Sure I could easily make you three dozen top 10’s lists about the advantages of being single but today I’ll mix it up.

I give you the disadvantages of being a bachelor.

We all love playing the field, even if you as ugly as I am, but it gets to a point where watching TV alone on a Thursday night gets to even the strongest-willed cocksman.

The 19 Emerging Hotties of 2008

So we’re now well into the 7th month of 2008 and we thought now would be a good time to get a fresh consensus on our predictions for the Emerging Hotties of 2008.

If we had a Delorian with a Flux Capacitor we’d go Back to the Future and add Miley Cyrus and Katrina Bowden to the list – but I don’t so deal with it!

Wednesday, July 30

COED Presents: Party Pics of the Top 20 Party Schools

Despite what your parents say, College is for partying. And with the Princeton Review’s release of their Top 20 Party schools, we now know which schools are doing it the best. But what exactly does it mean to be a top party school? Lots and lots of drinking, hot girls, tailgate parties, beer bongs, shaming and having a time to remember (but can’t…because of the drinking.)

So instead of just reading a boring list, we’re bringing the party to you with the best photo galleries from all the schools that get it right . Now you can actually see how much fun everyone else is having, since you decided to opt for some place more, ahem, academic…

Bar Rafaeli in St. Tropez

From the pages of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue to the runways of Paris and New York, Israeli model Bar Refaeli’s bodacious bod has been making waves in the world of hotness, and today is no exception.

These pics aren’t just smokin’, they’ve already burned down our office.

Thursday, July 31

The Girls of 2008 Olympic Beach Volleyball

Recently, we put together The Ass-Entials of Beach Volleyball, which covered the sport from a, uh, lower-angled perspective. But since then, we’ve actually watched the sport and realized it’s one of the greatest gifts to man this side of micro-brews and all-you-can eat BBQ.

So this time, we’ve gathered together all the women’s beach volleyball teams going to Beijing for the 2008 Summer Olympics into one ass-tastic round-up that’s sure to place this sport at the top of your must-see list. And not just because of the hot bikini bods–but mostly…

Baby Boomers Go To War Against Beer Pong

Beer Pong, the favorite past time of American college students, has faced ever increasing heat from concerned parents, colleges and the US government. The battle has become so mainstream it made the front page news section of Yahoo.com today.

The Nintendo Wii game formally titled “Beer Pong” has taken most of the heat. As expected JV Games copped out changing the name to “Pong Toss” and switching the cups of beer to water – what could have been a million dollar idea is now a Teen Rated waste of time.

Worst Fight Scene Ever

First of all, why are they speaking German? Second, doing half a front flip onto a bench is not a stunt. The chick is kind of badass, but not really. But we will say, you’ve never had your ass kicked until you’ve had your ass kicked by a no-legged dude in a frickin’ wheelchair….

Friday, August 1

I Was(n’t) There: A Slacker’s Guide to Lollapalooza

Instead of slapping on suntan lotion, smokin’ a doobie, and heading to Grant Park to watch tons of awesome bands at this year’s Lollapalooza, we’re still at the office like a bunch of frickin’ dumbasses. But we know we’re not alone, so we’ve scoured the Web to find all the best coverage, videos, tidbits and music coming out of Lollapalooza 2008. It’ll seem like you’re actually there, but without all the sweaty people and $25 bottles of water.

U of A’s Shiloh Miller Wins Cheerleader Showdown V

The votes are in for Cheerleader Showdown V, and it was Shiloh Miller from University of Arizona that came out on top, with a whopping 62% of the votes.

Shiloh flat-out crushed her competition, Katie Paul of Miami (Ohio) who received 22% of votes and Dayle Wacaser of Oregon who received 18% of votes.

For now, take a look at Shiloh’s winning gallery–and be sure to check back next week for the unveiling of Cheerleader Showdown VI.

COED Presents: Drunk Girls Kissing

Sometimes, it’s the simplest things that affect you the most–meeting the love of your life, seeing your first born child for the first time, near-death experiences, finding Jesus–and pretty much anytime two chicks start making out.

It’s awesome. So awesome, it stops any dude in his tracks, drops his heart down to his balls, and turns on a blood rushing, animalistic furry of lust capable of taking down a full-grown rhinoceros. So grab onto something bolted to the floor, and get ready for hottest thing this side of Megan Fox.

Instead of slapping on suntan lotion, smokin’ a doobie, and heading to Grant Park to watch tons of awesome bands at this year’s Lollapalooza, we’re still at the office like a bunch of frickin’ dumbasses. But we know we’re not alone, so we’ve scoured the Web to find all the best coverage, videos, tidbits and music coming out of Lollapalooza 2008. It’ll seem like you’re actually there, but without all the sweaty people and $25 bottles of water.

Check out the best Lollapalooza-covering Sites on the flip side! (more…)

Instead of slapping on suntan lotion, smokin’ a doobie, and heading to Grant Park to watch tons of awesome bands at this year’s Lollapalooza, we’re still at the office like a bunch of frickin’ dumbasses. But we know we’re not alone, so we’ve scoured the Web to find all the best coverage, videos, tidbits and music coming out of Lollapalooza 2008. It’ll seem like you’re actually there, but without all the sweaty people and $25 bottles of water.

Check out the best Lollapalooza-covering Sites on the flip side! (more…)

It’s a revival! This year’s Lollapalooza at Chicago’s Grant Park promises to rock the pants off, well, anybody wearing pants like no other time since Jane’s Addiction glory days. The madness kicks-off tomorrow (Aug. 1st) with bands like The Black Keys, Gogol Bordello and Radiohead ready to rock down the house–and that’s just day one.

The festival goes until August 3rd, with Rage Against the Machine reuniting to end the second day, and Kaye West–who’s reportedly being introduced by Mr. Hope, Sen. Barack Obama himself–will close out the festival. (Nine Inch Nails is playing at bascially the same time.) You can check out the entire line-up here.

Unfortunately, rumor has it that most days for the festival are all sold out, but luckily you can still get tickets here… And you thought we wouldn’t hook you up…

Yes, you may have heard the rumor last week, but an official word may be coming soon: Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails are expected to headline Lollapalooza at Grant Park in Chicago. The festival will be held on August 1 – 3; the lineup has yet to be announced.

While both bands are still only expected to perform at Lollapalooza, one thing is for certain: their shared notion of low-priced digital downloads (and little to no pull from major labels) is a great stride in the right direction for the burgeoning music industry – the people’s side, that is.

Artistic credibility aside, respect is due.

In other anticlimactic news, fairy-haired blowhard Perez Hilton isn’t too impressed about the two bands headlining, quipping “This would have been a great lineup…10 years ago!”

You wouldn’t exist 10 years ago, Hilton – God bless and curse the Internet.