Live music photos
Indie culture roundtable
Is “indie” dead? Alive? Meaningless? We gather five of Chicago’s most independent minds to discuss.
Breaking down the 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival
It smells an awful lot like Teen Spirit. But we can help you avoid the ’90s revival, too.
1990s fashion
Want to look the part at Pitchfork? Snap into a bodysuit or don other back-in-fashion ’90s duds.
Interview with Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips
The Flaming Lips frontman wants to be Santa Claus, not dignified.
Quiz
You know you're stuck in the 90s when...
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Yow oughta know
The Jesus Lizard’s unhinged frontman, David Yow, recalls his sleaziest gigs.
Afro tech
The Very Best finds its muse in a resale shop.
Fantasy world
Violinist and Final Fantasy frontman Owen Pallett hits all the right notes.
Pitchfork Music Festival Schedule
When and where to find your favorites at the fest.