Pitchfork Music Festival Chicago Tickets - Union Park

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Big Thief

24 concerts

Big Thief's fifth album, "Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You," is a double-LP showcasing Adrianne Lenker's songwriting with 20 tracks from sessions in NY, CA, CO, and AZ.

MJ Lenderman

23 concerts

Born in Asheville, NC, Jake Lenderman, aka MJ Lenderman, is known for his album "Boat Songs," featuring sports references and ragged guitar solos. He gained attention with hits like "Ghost of Your Guitar Solo." A member of the band Wednesday, he recorded at Asheville’s Drop of Sun, making waves with barbed humor and raw style.

Mdou Moctar

7 concerts

Mdou Moctar, hailing from Niger, is known for his Tuareg protest music. His acoustic album, *Tears of Injustice*, recorded in Brooklyn, reflects Niger's political turmoil.

Soul Glo

1 concert

Soul Glo, formed in 2016, gained fame with their album Diaspora Problems. Known for intense DIY ethos, they collaborated with bassist GG and engineer Evan Bernard. Icons in their genre, they signed with Epitaph Records.

Perfume Genius

11 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.

Black Belt Eagle Scout

5 concerts

Katherine Paul, rooted in the Swinomish tribal lands, channels her indigenous heritage into her music, blending folk with intense themes of homecoming and resilience. Renowned for exploring complex emotions and histories, her work deeply resonates, emphasizing the importance of connection to ancestral lands.