Pitchfork Music Festival - Friday in Chicago - Jul 22, 2023

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.

Big Thief

20 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.

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.

Perfume Genius

13 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.

The Alchemist

10 concerts

The Alchemist, a Beverly Hills-born producer and DJ, is renowned for his sample-heavy beats in hip-hop, collaborating with icons like Mobb Deep, Nas, and Lil Wayne. Known for albums with Prodigy, Curren$y, and Freddie Gibbs, his notable projects include "1st Infantry" and "Russian Roulette." As Eminem's DJ, his work spans rock and electronica collaborations, like with Linkin Park and Morcheeba. His Billboard success includes "The Great Escape" with Larry June and "Life Is Beautiful" with 2 Chainz. He's pivotal in rap with continuous collaborations and instrumental EPs.