Pitchfork celebrates 15th anniversary with festival kickoff
Paul Gordon, Contributing Writer
March 1, 2020
Draped festival banners, archival merch and memories of past summers defined Pitchfork Festival’s 15th year anniversary kickoff. The festival hosted two free kickoff concerts after the festival lineup was announced on Feb. 19. The 19th hosted The Cool Kids, DJ Spinn and Kaina and the 20th headline...
Ne-Hi, Joey Purp and Solange: highlights from Pitchfork Music Festival day 3
Matt Koske
July 18, 2017
And we’re back for Sunday at Pitchfork 2017. As the cloudy morning loomed over into the afternoon, the shining sun peaked out just in time for the day’s festivities. Many Pitchfork festival-goers’ wrists featured three different colored 21+ wristbands as they ready for the final day in Union Par...
Vince Staples, A Tribe Called Quest and more: highlights from days 1 and 2 of Pitchfork Music Festival
Matt Koske
July 17, 2017
Pitchfork opened its gates and welcomed crowds of people for its 12th year Friday at Union Park. Over the dozen years, Pitchfork has catered to their regulars by offering reasonable prices – compared to other bigger festivals around the Chicago land area like Lollapalooza or Riot Fest – all whil...
From extra toilet paper to budgeting, a Chicago music festival survival guide
Kirsten Onsgard and Erin Yarnall
May 30, 2016
The big festivals Pitchfork Music Festival July 15-17, Union Park A music festival organized by Pitchfork media that also features a record fair. This year’s headliners include Brian Wilson and Carly Rae Jepsen. Lollapalooza July 28-31, Grant Park Chicago’s largest festival is four days lo...
Pitchfork Music Festival 2015: Sunday
Kirsten Onsgard and Erin Yarnall
July 20, 2015
It was muddy, hot and exhausting, but even still, Pitchfork officially had the coolest 10th birthday party of all time. With incredible performances all weekend long and an evacuation, this year marked a weekend that will stand out for a long time. In a festival that is known for their diverse range...
Pitchfork Music Festival 2015: Saturday
Kirsten Onsgard and Erin Yarnall
July 19, 2015
The second day of Pitchfork Music Festival started off like the previous, hot and filled with entertaining acts. Hours later, as rain clouds grew, thunder boomed and lightning struck, Saturday proved to be anything but similar to Friday. Read More »...
Pitchfork Music Festival 2015: Friday
Kirsten Onsgard and Erin Yarnall
July 18, 2015
Pitchfork Music Festival kicked off their 10th annual festival last night, on July 17, with stellar Chicago acts like Wilco and Ryley Walker, as well as performers from all over the world, including CHVRCHES, who hail from Glasgow. Read More »...
LIVE BLOG: Pitchfork Music Festival 2015
Kirsten Onsgard and Erin Yarnall
July 17, 2015
Check back for updates from Arts & Life Editor Erin Yarnall and Digital Managing Editor Kirsten Onsgard from Pitchfork Music Festival. Add "thedepaulia" on Snapchat for more live updates. Friday recap Saturday recap // ...
You’re here for who? Bands to check out during Chicago music festival season
Erin Yarnall
May 3, 2015
We did the homework so you don't have to. Check back each week for the scoop on bands you can't miss at Pitchfork, Lollapalooza, North Coast and Riot Fest this year. Read More »...
Chicago music festival prices vs. individual concert costs
Kevin Quin
April 5, 2015
Spring is the season for transitioning. College seniors are gearing up for graduation, returning students are applying for that big name summer internship and others are just simply spending more time outdoors to soak up the beaming sun they missed dearly. Read More »...
You’re here for whom? Bands you can’t miss in Chicago’s music festivals
Andrew Morrell
May 27, 2014
BadBadnotgood A jazz trio hailing from Toronto, BBNG are most known for their collaboration with Odd Future frontman Tyler, the Creator, who happens to be an experienced jazz pianist. After posting a video covering Gucci Mane's trap hit "Lemonade" in jazz form, the Los Angeles rapper helped the v...
