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…
Check out Photos & Found Video Of Standing On The Corner Arts Collective At Pitchfork Music Festival!
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY CHICAGO, IL– “… Standing On The Corner was the first act I saw and a prime example of what was in store for the weekend. Led by Gio Escobar, the avant-jazz group is pretty much Pitchfork in a nutshell: eclectic, imaginative, and multifaceted. …
Watch Rico Nasty’s Full Pitchfork Music Festival Set!
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY CHICAGO, IL– “… Following was Rico Nasty, who essentially incited the first mosh pit of the weekend before she even stepped on stage. DJ Miles opened her set with Chief Keef’s “Don’t Like,” a Chicago classic that sent the crowd into mania. …
Valee Was In Tune With His Fans At Pitchfork Music Festival
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY CHICAGO, IL– “… Her exhausted audience funneled into the Red Stage for a much-appreciated change of pace during Valee’s performance. In spite of his hype man and DJ’s best efforts, the crowd was not interested in getting up and jumping. It was…
Pusha T Built Momentum At Pitchfork Music Festival
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY CHICAGO, IL– “… Over at the Green Stage, another G.O.O.D. Music artist gave an opposite performance of label mate Valee’s. Pusha T built momentum as he leisurely strolled on stage, unhurried by the crowd’s uproar. Hands calmly clasped in front of him,…
Mavis Staples Came To Bring Joy To Pitchfork Music Festival
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY CHICAGO, IL– “… Later, the city of Chicago’s loving grandma Mavis Staples proved her voice has held up through the ages. Born in Chitown 80 years ago, she’s been an advocate of all things wholesome for decades now. “We’ve come here to bring…
