Pitchfork Music Festival Chicago Tickets - Union Park

Jessica Pratt

5 concerts

Jessica Pratt, a Los Angeles artist, known for her mystical acoustic sound and evocative songwriting, releases *Here in the Pitch* with expansive oceanic influences.

Youth Lagoon

3 concerts

Powers blends American gothic imagination and genre-bending noir rock in "Rarely Do I Dream," using home video samples to evoke childhood and family. Youth Lagoon's work is original, expansive, and acclaimed.

Crumb

2 concerts

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.

Alanis Morissette

12 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

30 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.

Sudan Archives

10 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

11 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.

Mannequin Pussy

28 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.

Carly Rae Jepsen

1 concert

Canadian pop star Carly Rae Jepsen, known for "Call Me Maybe," blends emotions into songcraft. Grammy nominee with hits in 47 countries, collaborates with Sia, Blood Orange, and Vampire Weekend.

Jeff Rosenstock

27 concerts

Jeff Rosenstock, known for chaotic punk rock, hails from the world of indie music. His 5th solo album, HELLMODE, recorded at iconic EastWest Studios with Jack Shirley, highlights his intense style. Formerly of Bomb the Music Industry! and The Arrogant Sons of Bitches, Rosenstock also scored Craig of the Creek.

Unwound

12 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

26 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.

Grandmaster Flash

4 concerts

Born in Barbados, DJ Grandmaster Flash is a hip-hop pioneer known for groundbreaking turntable techniques. With the Furious Five, he made hits like "The Message" and earned Rock Hall of Fame honors.

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.

Bratmobile

2 concerts

Bratmobile, formed by Allison Wolfe, Erin Smith, and Molly Neuman, emerged from Olympia in the early '90s to champion the riot grrrl movement, challenging punk's male dominance. Known for their album "Pottymouth" and singles, they inspired female musicians. After splitting, they reunited in 1999, touring with Sleater-Kinney and releasing "Ladies, Women, and Girls" in 2000.

Jamie xx

9 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.

Alvvays

1 concert

Alvvays, formed in Toronto, known for their indie-pop style and hits like "Dreams Tonite," collaborated with Shawn Everett on "Blue Rev." Despite setbacks like theft and floods, they've thrived, showcasing a vibrant, masterfully mixed sound.

Yaeji

1 concert

NYC-via-Seoul artist Yaeji, born in Flushing, Queens, is known for introspective, dancefloor tracks like "Raingurl." She's worked with Charli XCX and OHHYUK, remixed Dua Lipa and Robyn, headlined global tours, and collaborated with PAC-MAN and Marc Jacobs. Her hybrid sound fuses Korean indie, electronica, hip hop, R&B, and techno. Recognized by Pitchfork as shaping future music, her work's featured in V&A Museum and MoMA PS1.

Lifeguard

8 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.

billy woods

17 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.