Stella Lefty, who grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, has been going to Lollapalooza every summer since she was 15 years old. This year, though, is her first time performing, and it’s been a little discombobulating. Where’s GA?” Still, it’s her favorite fest, with “the best vibes.
The people are so free here,” Lefty says. While Lefty has been making waves in both country and pop with her hit single “Boston,” the first artist that pops up is Elvis Presley and “Hound Dog” — though, to be fair, the King did bring plenty of Southern elements into his sound. Lefty came to Presley a bit later in life, she admits.
Next up, Fleetwood Mac’s “Silver Springs.” Written by Stevie Nicks, it details her breakup with bandmate Lindsey Buckingham. Lefty saw Nicks in concert in New Orleans while in college and was predictably moved. The Justin Bieber-Chance the Rapper collab “Holy” came last, a song that Lefty loves to belt in her car.
She also made sure to shout out her current other go-to’s: Audrey Hobert, Jordan Davis, Luke Combs, and “early Taylor [Swift].” Trending Stories Trump Has Opened the Door for Putin to Make a Move on NATO Bad Bunny to Bring ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ Tour Back to Puerto Rico Why Was It So Hard for Sam Cooke’s Grandkids to Drop a Soul Album? Well, “Boston,” of course, which is currently sitting on No. 4 on the Hot 100. It’ll be on her debut album, Long Way Home, out Aug. 21.
As a Lollapalooza veteran, Lefty also shared plenty of advice for festivalgoers with Rolling Stone. Her “Don’ts” include not braving Lolla with “a boy you have been dating for a month,” and “don’t wear uncomfortable shoes.” Her do’s are straight to the point but no less important.
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