Disappears have one available press shot. Had no choice but to cut off some faces. Apologies to the band.
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Artist: Disappears
Lollapalooza Set: Saturday, August 6th @ 12:45 PM at Bud Light
Proof:This official video for “Superstition,” a genuine rock hit

There has to be something redeeming about being a band from a tiny little North Dakota town. Then, whenever some local music journalist who can’t think of what to write in his monthly column decides to do another “Best local bands” piece, you always make the top. When you’re from a big city such as Chicago, in a music scene constantly evolving, when that local music journalist makes this list, first of all that journalist will be someone badass like Greg Kot and second of all, you’ll be competing under sub-headlines that read things like “I guess we’ll leave Kanye out of the running for some fairness.” It’s not easy.
But for The Disappears, it’s not hard. They top every list with ease, because, despite this being a big, musically-evolving city, they are one of the best.
Their second album Guider out this year proved this is more ways than one. First, when one member left, he was replaced by Sonic Youth’s drummer Steve Shelley. Not too shabby of a replacement. The album was met with rave reviews, and though only a quick six songs, it’s already topping favorite album lists. Plus, I heard when it was first released that all the songs were recorded in one take.
Fronted by Chicago rock veteran Brian Case, who completed our interview below in perfect Disappears-esque form, this is a band who has the most exquisite amount of 90s experience mixed with inevitable future success.
Disappears is without doubt one of the best Chicago groups, and one of the best acts playing at Lolla. We love supporting the local guys playing Lollapalooza and we appreciate when they make it so freaking easy.

Go see this show.

You’re welcome,

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Which Lollapalooza act are you most looking forward to seeing?
I honestly don’t know who’s playing around the time that we are - later that night we’re playing a show with Arctic Monkeys, they’re pretty cool - I’m looking forward to seeing them play.

Cubs or Sox?
Neither, baseball is the worst sport for me, incredibly boring. My son likes the Sox for some reason, even though we live on the north side of the city.

Describe your live act in five words:
“Who is this band playing?” 
“Not much talking between songs”
“Whoa, this is intense bro!”

What are the top five songs in your current iTunes 25 most played list?
Lower Dens - “Tea Lights”
Veronica Falls - “Beachy Head”
Wire - “Madman’s Honey”
Cass McCombs - “Your Mother and Father”
The Clean - “Are You Really On Drugs”

How do you feel about blaming the O’Leary cow for the Chicago fire?
I feel ok about it, someone had to take the fall.

What will you drink onstage?
A bottle of Rosè

What is your favorite festival memory?
At the second Lollapalooza I saw Lush and Jesus and Mary Chain play, that was really great - I grew up in St. Louis and I’m pretty sure Lush never came back. I know JAMC played with Pixies a few years later but I couldn’t go so that remains the only time I’ve seen those bands.

What three emotions are the audience members guaranteed to feel at your show?
Heat irritation, intense thirst, possible buyer remorse