Pitchfork Music Festival Day 1 Roundup
The Chicago Tribune brings you full Pitchfork Music Festival coverage from Day 1 at Union Park. Check out our reviews, photos, videos, Tweets and more from the fest.
A$AP Rocky performs on Friday afternoon at pitchfork. (Photo by Brock Brake/RedEye)
Tribune music mega-critic (at least this weekend) breaks down all of Day 1 at Pitchfork for us. And what a day it was! What do you think of his analysis?
Check out all of the amazing photos from the Tribune's Chris Sweda and Red Eye's Mike Rich. Good stuff!
Photo of Big K.R.I.T. show in the middle of a rainstorm.
— Greg Kot (@gregkot) July 14, 2012
closes out #p4k As she did last year at the Riviera, she ignores what is likely her best-known song, "1234." Did anyone miss it? Feist
Many people not watching
— Bob Gendron (@BobGendron25) July 14, 2012Feist surprised evening's other final performer, Purity Ring, done at 920. Pretty early finish. #p4k
Here's a pic of the new and improved video screen between the Red and Green stages from Kevin Williams.
— Greg Kot (@gregkot) July 14, 2012
at #p4k "We have some arena rock dreams that we hope you can make come true." Feist
Tiffany Reidy carries her son,
Really, who doesn't love pictures of babies with headphones?
Is @FeistMusic a viable headliner for a festival as big as #p4k? You tell me.
— Matthew Wood (@chicago_wood) July 14, 2012
Couple that made out for about 10 minutes on blanket during Clams Casino set will be depicted in many photos tomorrow, I am betting. #p4k
— Bob Gendron (@BobGendron25) July 14, 2012
Whole lotta kissin' going on, apparently.
Kyle Romaneck and Crystal Stewart of Logan Square share a kiss while attending Pitchfork earlier today.
A lot of the talk leading up to Pitchfork was whether or not Feist was a true headliner. We'll find out when she takes the stage in a few minutes. In the meantime, tell us what you think in the comments below.
Our album 'Shrines' is out 7/24 but the 4AD booth at Pitchfork Fest has 100 copies for sale now @pitchforkfest @pitchforkmedia
— PURITY RING (@PURITY_RING) July 13, 2012
Here's a taste of Purity Ring, which is taking the Blue Stage in just a few minutes. Are you a fan?
Crowd outside Dirty Projectors looks kinda beat down. It's even too indie for them. #p4k
— Kevin Williams (@kevvwill) July 14, 2012
Just got a visit from Tribune On The Town editor Kevin Williams. He's not impressed with Dirty Projectors ... or anybody else so far. Do you agree?
Dirty Projectors are a very technically accomplishedart-
— Greg Kot (@gregkot) July 14, 2012pop band , but these songs feel like work #p4k
Willis Earl Beal
Tribune music critic Greg Kot is in the field, trying to stay dry while seeing as much music as possible. Here's his latest report.
Dirty Projectors have taken the Red Stage. Here's a sneak preview if you haven't heard them before.
Fewest amount of people I've seen at #p4k on a Friday night since fest's inception. Is it the rain?
— Bob Gendron (@BobGendron25) July 13, 2012
"Is there a spare kick pedal?" Japandroids ask one song into set #p4k Fans search pockets
— Greg Kot (@gregkot) July 13, 2012
Big KRIT doing more with less: He and deejay outdoing what A$AP Rocky and his mob accomplished in hiphop ser minutes earlier. #P4k
— Bob Gendron (@BobGendron25) July 13, 2012
Solemn and thoughtful looking hipsters. Is there any other kind?
POURING rain at #p4k now. Messy. But A$AP rocky is pretty OK with it.
— Redeye Chicago (@redeyechicago) July 13, 2012
A$AP Rocky has set the bar high for energetic hip-hop shows. Can Big K.R.I.T keep it up? Go even bigger? We'll find out.
Is there any more anticipated Pitchfork act than Japandroids? The Vancouver duo take the stage in about 15 minutes. Here's a sneak preview.
Watch A$AP Rocky live at Pitchfork right now on the #p4k YouTube channel. It's much drier this way.
A steady rain isn't stopping A$AP Rocky and his crew from a raucous show. They've already dived off the stage and are getting everyone's energy levels up.
A$AP Rocky taking the stage right now. Should bump up the excitement levels real quick. Here's a video.
Tim Hecker coming up next. Check out some video of the Vancouver-born, Montreal-based artist. Who knew Canadians could rock?
Willis Earl Beal, a herculean voice at #p4k "I am over-indulgent and sappy -- I take pride in it."
— Greg Kot (@gregkot) July 13, 2012
Soulful singer Willis Earl Beal is playing right now. Here's a taste of him live -- truly a must-see show.
The first photos from Pitchfork are coming in. Here's one of our faves so far.
The Hipster
Red Eye offers up the 10 people you meet at Pitchfork. Which one are you?
Baltimore band Lower Dens is getting ready to play. Watch for songs from their sophomore album "Nootropics." And here's a clip if you haven't heard them before.
Matt Pais picks five bands you should see at Pitchfork this weekend, including Kendrick Lamar tomorrow afternoon.
Outer Minds is first up on the Pitchfork schedule today. If you're not familiar with them, here's a video of them playing live.
Watch a live stream of all the action at Pitchfork on the Pitchfork You Tube channel.
Tribune social media intern @magsmcglinchy put together a list of every band's Twitter handles. Follow along with them (and us @ChiTribEnt) all weekend long.
A$AP Rocky plays at 5:30 p.m. today
Looking for a second opinion? How about the picks to click from our friends at Red Eye. They are high on A$AP Rocky and Japandroids today.
Willis Earl Beal is a can't-miss show today at 4:15 on the blue stage.
Tribune music critic Greg Kot gives us a rundown of every band at Pitchfork this weekend, giving his must-see picks.
