15 acts you must see at Lollapalooza 2016

Saturday at 8:30pm, Bud Light Stage
Those pining for Daft Punk's return to Lollapalooza will have to wait (at least) another year, but English brothers Howard and Guy Lawrence are a suitable consolation. Disclosure's glossy electronica hits a similar sweet spot between dance music and pop, roping in guest vocalists like Sam Smith and the Weeknd on its 2015 release, Caracal. The pair's stage show is equally impressive, featuring glowing, Tron-inspired instrument pods and gigantic projections of optical illusions.

Friday at 6pm, Samsung Stage
After penning soundtracks to films like Oblivion and You and the Night, Anthony Gonzalez returns to synth-pop on M83's recent album Junk. True to its tongue-in-cheek title, the record is a playful electro romp that flits from effervescent dance anthems to epic instrumentals—all of which will be a pleasure to see performed live, with the help of touring vocalist Kaela Sinclair.

Thursday at 3:30pm, Lakeshore Stage
Making a sharp turn away from the upbeat electronica that populated its last two albums, Amen & Goodbye recasts Yeasayer as psych-rock evangelists. Thankfully, the group's output hasn't lost any of its gleefully bizarre charm, whether it's indulging in a woozy ode to chemistry or a bouncing tune about the Dead Sea Scrolls. Never fear—a rendition of "Ambling Alp" is nearly guaranteed.

Thursday at 7pm, Bud Light Stage
Perfectly coiffed English rockers the 1975 are a bit like the rebellious, Duran Duran-listening older brother of One Direction. The group may court a similar fanbase with its dashing boy band charm, but this quartet doesn't need a backing band (they have their own guitars). Even if you can't identify with throngs of teenagers grooving to the band's sultry, ’80s-inspired pop-rock, you can at least appreciate how genuinely catchy it is.

Friday at 12:50pm, Pepsi Stage
Lolla's lineup is largely devoid of Chicago-based acts this year, but Saba is one of the exceptions. Each of the West Side rapper's collaborations with Chance the Rapper (first "Everybody's Something," then "Angels") has introduced him to a new audience, but he seems poised for even larger recognition, thanks to recent singles like "Soap Box" and "World in My Hands," which showcase the emcee's adaptable flow and empowering message. Perhaps he'll even debut a few tracks from his upcoming mixtape?

Friday at noon, Petrillo Bandshell
Since debuting its subdued track "Dust" online in 2014, the members of Haelos have experienced a quick rise to prominence. The English trio's recent debut, Full Circle, channels trip-hop beats, cascading synth lines and reverberating vocals—all performed without the assistance of a laptop. Arriving at Lollapalooza at noon may be tough, but Haelos is an act worth giving up a bit of beauty sleep to see.