VIA PRESS RELEASE | A staple of the music scene in Chicago, Pitchfork Music Festival is headed back to Union Park once again to showcase over 40 bands to more than 60,000 attendees from July 19th through the 21st. In addition to the music, fans are also able to shop the CHIRP Record Fair, the Renegade Craft Fair, the Flatstock Poster Fair, and enjoy delicious food and brews from local favorites like Revolution Brewing, Connie’s Pizza, and Café Tola.
Before the fest commences, we have put together a helpful guide to help you decide how you’ll spend your weekend. Whether you’re a fan of indie rock, hyper pop, hip hop, or anything in between, this year’s Pitchfork Music Festival has plenty of acts that will be sure to provide you with an unforgettable festival experience.
On Friday, July 19th, if you’re looking to have your day filled with hip hop and more poppy, upbeat acts that get you moving, you’ll want to check out the local group Angry Blackmen, Doss, Tkay Maidza, billy woods & Kenny Segal, Yaeji, 100 Gecs, and Jai Paul. If you’re looking for sets filled with jamming, indie, alternative, and soul, you’ll want to check out Black Duck, Rosali, ML Buch, Amen Dunes, Sudan Archives, Jeff Rosenstock, and headliners Black Pumas.
On Saturday, July 20th, you will want to catch Lifeguard, Sweeping Promises, Bratmobile, and UNWOUND if you’re in the mood for something angsty and on the punk side. L’Rain, Kara Jackson, Hotline TNT, feeble little horse, Water From Your Eyes, and Wednesday will be sure to excite you if you’re a fan of everything indie rock, experimental, folk, and Americana. De La Soul is sure to be a highlight of the weekend, as they are pioneers in the hip hop world, bending many genres like jazz, rap, alternative, and hip hop. And for fans of electronic and dance music, Jessie Ware, Carly Rae Jepsen, and headliner Jamie xx will be great acts for you to enjoy.
On the last day of the fest, Sunday, July 21st, be sure to check out Akenya, Nala Sinephro, and Hailu Mergia if you are a fan of soul, funk, and jazz. Joanna Sternberg, Model/Actriz, Mannequin Pussy, Jessica Pratt, Crumb, and Les Savy Fav are perfect sets to check out for fans of alternative and indie rock. Maxo and Grandmaster Flash are perfect for the hip hop fans, with the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Grandmaster Flash sure to be a legendary set. MUNA, Brittany Howard, and headliner Alanis Morissette will provide hours of entertainment for fans of soulful alternative rock with an emphasis on female empowerment.
Check back for our coverage of Pitchfork Music Festival once the festival concludes.
