Pitchfork Music Festival Chicago Tickets - Union Park

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MUNA

5 concerts

MUNA, formed at USC, features Katie Gavin, Naomi McPherson & Josette Maskin. Known for queer-focused pop music, they embrace themes of pain & bliss in their work.

Mannequin Pussy

16 concerts

Mannequin Pussy, a Philadelphia rock band, known for their cathartic tunes, blends punk and pop. Key members include Marisa Dabice and Colins Regisford. Their acclaimed third album "Patience" led to tours and their EP "Perfect." They’re celebrated for addressing despair and resilience in an unkind world.

Jamie xx

30 concerts

Jamie xx, born in Putney as Jamie Smith, is a pioneering producer blending indie, R&B, and dance, known for his work with the Mercury Prize-winning band the xx. He has collaborated with artists like Adele, Florence + the Machine, and Drake. His acclaimed solo album "In Colour" featured hits like "Loud Places" and earned Grammy and Brit nominations. Jamie xx continues to innovate with tracks like "Idontknow" and collaborations with artists such as Robyn and Honey Dijon.

Lifeguard

1 concert

Formed in 2019 in Chicago, Lifeguard is a punk band known for energetic, visceral songs that blend melody with chaos. Notable tracks from their EPs include "Crowd Can Talk" and "Dressed in Trenches."

Axel Boman

2 concerts

Axel Boman, born in Stockholm, creates shimmering, playful house music. He co-founded Studio Barnhus and collaborated as Talaboman with John Talabot. Known for hits like "Purple Drank" and albums like "Family Vacation," he remixed artists like DJ Hell. Released LUZ/Quest for Fire in 2022.

Unwound

1 concert

Unwound, an Olympia-based D.I.Y. punk trio, emerged in the early '90s with a mix of post-hardcore moods and dreamy punk. Known for albums like "Fake Train" and "Leaves Turn Inside You," they disbanded in 2002. Key members were Justin Trosper, Vern Rumsey, and Sara Lund. They reunited in 2022 for a tour after Rumsey's passing in 2020. Their work was reissued by Numero Group.

Hotline TNT

3 concerts

Hotline TNT, led by Will Anderson in New York, intrigues with intense hooks and distortion. Famous for "Nineteen in Love", they're now with Third Man Records. Known for powerful DIY influence and dynamic style.

Alanis Morissette

10 concerts

Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette fuses alternative rock with poetic pop. Born in Ottawa, her breakout album, *Jagged Little Pill*, won a Grammy and featured hits like "You Oughta Know" and "Ironic." She collaborated with producer Glen Ballard and later worked with artists like Dean DeLeo and Flea. The album inspired a Tony-nominated Broadway musical. She explores themes of middle-aged motherhood on her Juno-winning album *Such Pretty Forks in the Road*.

Perfume Genius

12 concerts

Born in Washington, Perfume Genius, led by Mike Hadreas, is known for its emotional and genre-bending music. The album "Glory" features collaborations with Alan Wyffels, Blake Mills, and a strong band lineup. The music explores themes of isolation and connection, blending macabre imagination with humane ends.