Run the Jewels Pitchfork Review: A Surprise Appearance and a Lasting Impression By Erin Osmon Atlanta's Killer Mike and Brooklyn's El-P performed as Run the Jewels, the duo behind the year's best rap album yet. Read more
M.I.A. Pitchfork Review: The Lady Loses It By Erin Osmon The bass was loud, the scene was festive, and people were dancing. But M.I.A. herself was out of sync and irritated. Read more
Lil B Pitchfork Review: A Strange Show That Just Worked By Tomi Obaro The rapper was charming enough to pull off his wacky solo performance of live hip-hop theatre. Read more
Sky Ferreira Pitchfork Interview: The Lowdown on Her Long-Awaited Debut LP By Erin Osmon The burgeoning music sensation on her Pitchfork set, her next moves, and what to expect from her debut full-length. Read more
R. Kelly, Megalomaniac, Shows 10 Ways To Close Out Pitchfork in Style By Elly Fishman A handy list of ways to make sure your rapt audience knows who they came to adore. Diamond mic? Check! Read more
Tree Pitchfork Review: A Big Introduction for a Rising Chicago Rapper By Tomi Obaro The 29-year-old emcee kicked off a day of stellar hip hop performances. Read more
Savages Pitchfork Interview: Where the Explosive Energy Comes From By Erin Osmon Two members of the British quartet talk about artistic inspiration and their time at Pitchfork in Chicago. Read more
The Breeders Pitchfork Review: It's Impossible To Not Like This By Erin Osmon Playing a landmark 1990s album from start to finish—and having fun doing it—easily excuses a kind of sloppy set. Read more
Savages Pitchfork Review: These Women Killed It By Erin Osmon The London-based foursome brought a powerful, entrancing performance to a hot stage on Saturday afternoon. Read more
Solange Pitchfork Review: Really Fun, Really Good By Elly Fishman The audience loved the younger Knowles sister's show. The only person enjoying it more might have been the artist herself. Read more