Pitchfork Music Festival - Saturday in Chicago - Jul 23, 2023

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LineUp

Killer Mike

4 concerts

Atlanta-born rapper Killer Mike is known for politically charged hip-hop, tackling racism and police brutality. He rose with OutKast, won 3 Grammys, and forms Run the Jewels with El-P.

Soul Glo

1 concert

Soul Glo, a hardcore punk band, crafted their album *Diaspora Problems* from 2016-2021 in an unfinished warehouse, working closely with Epitaph Records and engineer Evan Bernard.

JPEGMAFIA

10 concerts

JPEGMAFIA, born in NYC to Jamaican parents, crafts dark, satirical rap with humor, known for self-producing his music. Raised in Brooklyn, he faced racism after relocating to the South and served in the military, including in Iraq.

Jockstrap

1 concert

London-based duo Jockstrap, featuring vocalist/violinist Georgia Ellery and producer Taylor Skye, blend delicate vocals with experimental electronic beats, earning acclaim with their Warp Records releases.

Mdou Moctar

12 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.

Hurray For The Riff Raff

18 concerts

Born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, Alynda Segarra, known for blending punk and modern folk, leads Hurray for the Riff Raff. They reached acclaim with the electronic opus "Life on Earth."