The annual Pitchfork music festival returned to Chicago’s Union Park over the weekend for its 18th edition, drawing thousands for performances from pop-rock legend Alanis Morissette and dozens of other acts.
The festival kicked off Friday with a set from Texas-based soul duo Black Pumas and more than a dozen other indie artists.
Saturday saw a headlining performance from Canadian pop superstar Carly Rae Jepsen of “Call Me Maybe” fame.
Alanis Morissette on stage at Pitchfork 2024 | Photo by Elena Smentkowski
In addition to a stacked lineup of musical acts, festival goers enjoyed dozens of local art, retail, and food vendors, live interviews with performing artists, and other exciting activations.
Fans lucked out as sunny skies and low humidity made for perfect conditions throughout the weekend.
The festival came to an epic conclusion Sunday as Alanis Morissette took the main stage. Fans sang along to hits like “Hand in My Pocket” and “You Oughta Know”.
Morissette incorporated a cheeky nod to her Chicago fanbase into a performance of her hit song “Head Over Feet.”“You’re the best listener I’ve ever had Chicago,” the 7-time Grammy award winner sang.
Produced by the eponymous digital music media publication, Pitchfork has been a staple of the Chicago music festival circuit since 2005, setting itself apart from the likes of Lollapalooza with its unconventional approach to the traditional music festival lineup.
The festival highlights alternative and emerging acts across genres including indie rock, hip hop, R&B, and electronica, giving fans the unique opportunity to discover a new favorite act.
The 2024 edition of Pitchfork faced some uncertainty earlier this year after the music media site, owned by Condé Nast, merged with GQ magazine.
Condé Nast laid off dozens of Pitchfork staff in the merger, leading to concerns over how the merger would impact the summer music festival.
Pitchfork representatives remained adamant that the festival would continue despite the major leadership shakeup.
Defying expectations, Pitchfork 2024 returned with a bang, proving to be a resounding success.
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