Face-Melting, Super-Soaking, and Transfixing: Pitchfork Day 3 By John Hardberger, Britt Julious, and Carrie Schedler Plus: we found the worst shirt ever. Read more
Perfect Weather, Not-Great Sound, but Great Vibes: Pitchfork Day 2 By John Hardberger, Britt Julious, and Carrie Schedler Plus: by far the best booze deal at the festival. Read more
Thrusting, Full-Body Costumes, and Danny Brown as Equalizer: Pitchfork Day 1 By Carrie Schedler and John Hardberger Plus: Why, oh why, did they get rid of the wristbands? Read more
27 Pitchfork After-Parties for Festival Weekend By Britt Julious No tickets to Union Park this weekend? Catch the action at these bashes before, during, and after the fest. Read more
How Music Transcends Nations and Generations at International Festival of Life By Emma Krupp In its 25th year, the fest will feature reggae, blues, calypso, and more, according to event coordinator Tremell Williams. Read more
Folk Guitarist James Elkington Has a Crush on Chicago By Dan Hyman The musician discusses a career of collaboration, Jeff Tweedy, and more Read more
Make Music Chicago Promises Daylong Celebration Across City By Reuben Unrau Artistic director Kuang-Hao Huang gives us a preview of tomorrow's musical bonanza. Read more
Makaya McCraven on Improvised Music, Hip-Hop, and Moving to Chicago By Reuben Unrau The jazz drummer and beatmaker will be performing weekly shows at the Hideout. Read more