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 intended to once again see the Queen of latin musical dramas, Mon Laferte, at BottleRock on Friday, 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 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 of my partner Liz and I’s relationship. Both being at Remi’s live performance with Liz and in her song, also called “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. The entire song is a train wreck from the start. The chorus is the only positive part and not really even to “Liz”. We still love belting out the lyrics every time we hear it.
Remi’s live shows have been equally dramatic circumstances for Liz and I (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. Key to all IP.
Take a look at a few shots I got of her at BottleRock for a glimpse into her fun. More importantly, listen to her music with our playlist below.
