Pitchfork Music Festival returned to Chicago’s Union Park this past weekend featuring a lineup packed with more than 40 indie rock, pop, hip-hop, electronic, and experimental artists. Fans weren’t sure what to expect after Condé Nast folded Pitchfork’s brand into GQ earlier this year, but aside from new VIP platforms obstructing views across the park, attendees enjoyed the same pleasant festival experience.
The three-day festival got off to a mellow start on Friday, but performances by Tkay Maidza and Yaeji got the crowd dancing. Black Pumas frontman Eric Burton made the night for some fans during the headlining set by jumping into the center aisle to serenade them and pose for selfies. On Saturday, fans flooded the park for the pop power bill of Jessie Ware, Carly Rae Jepson, and headliner Jamie xx. Hip-hop icons De La Soul celebrated “40 years of friendship” with a buoyant set that featured appearances by Talib Kweli and Pharoahe Monch.
On a sunny Sunday afternoon, attendees emerged from their respite in the shade to mosh along with Mannequin Pussy, who recently announced a break in touring to prioritize mental health. MUNA delighted fans with an indie-pop performance and briefly returned to the stage during Alanis Morissette’s headlining performance to join her on “Ironic” as the entire park sang along under a full moon.
FLOOD photographer Jessica Mlinaric captured the whole weekend, including sets from Brittany Howard, 100 gecs, Jai Paul, Unwound, Les Savy Fav, Grandmaster Flash, and more.
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