My two favorite live performances of 2024 were Mon Laferte at Festival La Onda (BottleRock’s sister festival) and Jalen Ngonda at The Swedish American Music Hall. This year both played BottleRock 2025, but I didn’t get to see either.
I went to BottleRock Friday to once again see the Queen of latin musical dramas, Mon Laferte, but she had to postpone her show until Saturday. I couldn’t stay because I had a flight out to Detroit the next day for Movement. Fortunately, Friday still had six more musicians I’ve wanted to see or see again. Namely another Queen in a whole different realm, Remi Wolf.
Remi’s music hits at the heart between the relationship with my partner Liz and I. Both Remi’s live performance in person and in her song, “Liz”. I remember hearing it for the first time. The chorus was such a perfect anthem for my Liz. Soon after, I realized the rest of the lyrics told a much messier story. It’s a train wreck from the start. The chorus is the only positive part and not really even to “Liz”. We love it.
Remi’s live shows have been equally dramatic circumstances, in good times and great, but her music makes for a beautiful, complimentary backdrop. I saw her at Outside Lands, The Regency Ballroom, SXSW, and now BottleRock. Each has been distinct and memorable. Take a look at a few shots I got at BottleRock for a glimpse into her fun. More importantly, listen to her music with our playlist below.