Pitchfork Music Festival Chicago Tickets - Union Park

Lifeguard

4 concerts

Lifeguard, born in the US, crafts a hypnotic underground rock blend with bass by Asher Case, Isaac Lowenstein's percussion, and Kai Slater's guitar. Influenced by garage bands, their music includes experimental collages akin to The Dead C and Chrome. Known for their sincerity and youthful energy, Lifeguard's debut album "Ripped and Torn" releases on Matador Records.

Jlin

1 concert

Jlin, from Gary, Indiana, is an acclaimed electronic producer known for experimental rhythms beyond Chicago footwork. Her albums include Dark Energy, Black Origami, and Akoma. She’s collaborated with Björk, William Basinski, and Kronos Quartet, and scored dance projects with Wayne McGregor. Her work with Third Coast Percussion earned a Pulitzer nomination.

Unwound

10 concerts

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

7 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.

billy woods

6 concerts

Billy Woods, known for his dense, cinematic hip-hop, blends horror, Afropessimism, and surrealism. His album GOLLIWOG features top producers like EL-P and The Alchemist, with guests including ELUCID and Despot.

Les Savy Fav

3 concerts

Les Savy Fav, formed at the Rhode Island School of Design, play sharp post-hardcore with witty stage antics. Known for albums like The Cat and the Cobra and Let's Stay Friends, they collaborated with artists like Eleanor Friedberger and Fred Armisen. Their live shows, powerful songwriting, and Harrington's energetic performances made them a favorite. After a hiatus, they returned with Oui, LSF in 2024.

Nala Sinephro

2 concerts

Caribbean-Belgian composer Nala Sinephro blends ambient and spiritual jazz on pedal harp and synths. Based in London, she’s known for albums *Space 1.8* and *Endlessness* and collaborations with Nubya Garcia, James Mollison, and more.

Sudan Archives

34 concerts

Sudan Archives, aka Brittney Parks, is a self-taught violinist blending R&B, hip-hop, and West African fiddle styles. Known for hits like “Come Meh Way,” her albums explore Black femininity, race, and personal bonds.

Perfume Genius

15 concerts

Seattle-born Mike Hadreas, known as Perfume Genius, crafts tender yet muscular music with partner Alan Wyffels, producer Blake Mills, and a fierce band. Renowned for exploring themes of alienation and desire, his collaborative approach on the album "Glory" shows vulnerability and depth.

Alanis Morissette

5 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*.

Water From Your Eyes

17 concerts

Water From Your Eyes, NYC duo Nate Amos and Rachel Brown, blend varied styles into unique indie pop. Known for “It’s A Beautiful Place,” their music explores time, space, and culture with thoughtful, genre-bending sounds.

Crumb

1 concert

New York psych-pop band Crumb, known for blending psychedelia, pop, jazz, and rock, releases their third album AMAMA. Celebrated for hypnotic sounds and led by Lila Ramani, they've collaborated with producers Johnscott Sanford and Jonathan Rado.