However, the line-up at Pitchfork in Chicago this year is definitely intriguing. http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com/
Yo La Tengo, Built to Spill, Tortoise, The National, Yeasayer, The Flaming Lips, Grizzly Bear, M83, Vivian Girls, Women and the Black Lips to name just a few. YIKES!
I can see myself in trouser shorts and an irony-laced tee shirt already...and an umbrella.
I will probably show up on Sunday only, because like many other things in my life, I cannot commit wholehog. I am most jazzed about seeing Women and Grizzly Bear, because I really adore their music. Women's self-titled debut is delicious, and in heavy rotation in my world. I love their jangly pshycho-pop sound...the song "Black Rice" has a 60s Phil Spector quality that is intoxicating. Grizzly Bear (as well as Department of Eagles) are also excellent, but I am curious to see them live, because their music relies heavily on vocal harmonies and subtle guitar work. Hopefully it will translate well to such a venue.
I wish a couple acts that are booked for Lollapalooza would play here instead, namely Santigold, TV on the Radio, Of Montreal, Deerhunter, Animal Collective and Crystal Castles. Bummer.
BTW: I'm dying for some new music...any suggestions?
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