Round two of Lollapalooza’s 30th anniversary felt even “Happier” when Marshmello donned his trademark dome and unfurled a seemingly endless array of EDM electricity as lasers and plumes of smoke filled the sold out Grant Park sky.

The globally renown DJ is always a blast, but the man born Christopher Comstock seemed particularly primed to make this the best party ever given so much time off from touring, plus the chance to spin brand new “Shockwave” tunes.

Of course, there were tons of previous ones, tag teams and remixes, which literally read like the top pop or hip-hop playlists of the last half-decade and understandably attracted a massive crowd ready to go crazy.

That meant everything from the aforementioned, to “Umbrella” featuring Chicago’s own G Herbo, “You Can Cry” with Juicy J, plus a dedication to the fellow local, the late Juice Wrld, come the fireworks-accompanied finale “Come & Go.”

Throughout it all, co-headliner Tyler, The Creator was simultaneously demonstrating his dexterity as a provocative singer/songwriter/rapper with alternative hip-hop, R&B, jazz and soul sensibilities, plus a theatrical stage spectacle decked out with a full-size speedboat.

The Odd Future founder, producer and all-around entrepreneur tore into “Sir Baudelaire,” “Corso,” “Lemonhead,” “WusYaName” and “Lumberjack” for an equally enormous audience that seemed eager devour the local debut of 2021’s conceptual collection, “Call Me If You Get Lost,” and a lot more that came before.

Last time pop and R&B-tinged singer/songwriter Lauv came to Lollapalooza, he was in the in the throes of “I Like Me Better” mania, but he’s since become a steady hit maker who also notched credits for Cheat Codes, Charli XCX and even Celine Dion, plus opened stadiums for Ed Sheeran.

This time through, there was the long player “How I’m Feeling” and the even fresher EP “Without You,” both of which continue to chronicle his ascent as one of today’s most emotionally resonant, yet instantly catchy troubadours.

Rapper Jack Harlow continued to up his mainstream game with tracks from 2020’s “Thats What They All Say,” culminating with “Whats Poppin,” while dubstep DJ Jesse Kardon, known all the world over as Subtronics, whipped the dancers into a frenzy.

Others of note included R&B singer/songwriter Giveon, a rising star in his own right after being introduced by Drake, along with the band White Reaper, who rocked out with retro-inspired garage and glam leanings.

Troubadour Cam brought country flavors to the proceedings, demonstrating just as much promise to her own tunes, off “The Otherside,” as she did when penning material for Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith and others of similar stature.

Such a wide palette of performers continues on the instantly sold out Saturday when a rebooted Journey performs opposite Post Malone, with Limp Bizkit and Megan Thee Stallion respectively running quite closely behind.

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Lollapalooza continues at Grant Park through Aug. 1. For additional details, visit Lollapalooza.com.

For additional information on Marshmello, visit MarshmelloMusic.com.