Modern Psychedelic Group Khruangbin Let Loose At Pitchfork Music Festival
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY CHICAGO, IL– “…Next up was modern psychedelic group Khruangbin. The Houston band consists of three members: bassist Laura Lee, guitarist Mark Speer, and drummer Doland “DJ” Johnson. The story of how the band formed is a surprising one. DJ and Mark initially…
Rising Star Clairo Was Angelic At Pitchfork Music Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY CHICAGO, IL– “…Over at the Green Stage, I saw the current indie “it girl”. Clairo’s quirky webcam music video for her satirical feminist hit “Pretty Girl” went viral and helped make her a dream-pop starlet in just two years. She’s accumulated a…
Watch JPEGMAFIA’s Full Pitchfork Music Festival Performance On Blurred Culture!
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY CHICAGO, IL– “…The next act I saw could not have possibly been more different. JPEGMAFIA’s one man show was unlike any I’d seen before. “They done let me up here with a live microphone, again. Mistake,” he told an eager crowd….
Tasha Gives Pitchfork A “Sweet, Sweet Time”
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY CHICAGO, IL– “…Singer and poet Tasha was the first act I saw once the weather cleared up. She stepped onstage beaming in a gauzy white dress and asked her audience if they were ready for a “sweet, sweet time.” Their collectively…
Dreezy Snaps Some Portraits For Blurred Culture At Pitchfork Music Festival
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY| SUNDAY CHICAGO, IL– “…I was able to catch Chitown rapper and singer Dreezy’s interview on the tail-end of JPEGMAFIA’s set, which was right across from the radio station. Someday (hopefully soon), society will drop the “female” prefix and simply call the ladies of…
The Isley Brothers Inject Pitchfork Music Festival With Some Classic Soul
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY CHICAGO, IL– “…Another sibling group closed the day out – am I sensing a theme here, Pitchfork? The Isley Brothers formed in 1954 and have spanned decades and genres with one of the longest-running and most influential careers in popular music. Bandmates…
Freddie Gibbs Makes Home State Proud With His Authentic Style
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY CHICAGO, IL– “…Freddie Gibbs came in after the storm to amp the crowd back up with a high energy performance. Throughout the course of his set, he hopped over the boundaries of the photo pit and even lost his shirt while performing…
Jay Som’s Dream Pop Was A Delight At Pitchfork Music Festival
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY CHICAGO, IL– “…Next, I saw another dynamic singer backed by her band. Dream pop crooner Jay Som’s voice was so sweet that I wouldn’t have been surprised if birds flocked the stage and landed at her feet. And an ethereal voice isn’t…
Cate le Bon’s Understated Performance Entranced At Pitchfork
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY CHICAGO, IL– “…Next up was the strikingly chill Cate Le Bon, who entered the stage without a word. Clad in opaque shades covering her eyes and a slight smile, she appeared totally unperturbed. Her band led in with the slow instrumental buildup…
Ric Wilson Gets A Soul-Train Line Going At Pitchfork
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY CHICAGO, IL– “… Early into the show, Ric set the atmosphere with Mavis Staples caliber songs about self-love and acceptance before upping the tempo. The infectious hook on “Hang Loose” had everyone dancing, and he kept the momentum alive with the grooviest songs…
