Nilüfer Yanya’s Brilliantly Unbothered Guitar Music
This promising British artist is looking to find her own unique path within the world of music—but first, she’s got to move out of her parents’ house.
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Forty years after its release, the ingenious studio gurus behind the robot-funk masterpiece talk about how it came to be.
View ArticleOverlooked Albums 2017
From Sneaks to Chief Keef, from Hand Habits to Chuck Johnson, 20 excellent records from the first half of the year you might have missed.
View ArticleHaim Break Down Every Single Song on Their New Album
In this track-by-track interview, Este, Danielle, and Alana Haim discuss the musical and lyrical intricacies that make up their second LP, Something to Tell You.
View ArticleJason Schwartzman and Phoenix’s Thomas Mars Are Big Fans of Each Other
These two members of the Coppola clan talk about musical bachelor parties, trading movie recommendations, and how Schwartzman played an important role in the making of Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix.
View ArticleChuck Klosterman on His Everyday Listening Habits and Why Political Mu
The author talks about listening to Soundgarden the day Chris Cornell died, the stupid joy of hearing a song you love in a drugstore, and liking the new Selena Gomez song (and why that might be bad for...
View ArticleDirector Harmony Korine on the Extremely Weird Music That Made Him
The eccentric auteur behind Spring Breakers and Kids talks about the music of his life, five years at a time.
View ArticleThe People of Pitchfork Music Festival
Out in the crowd, talking to our fellow music fans
View ArticleLife, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: A Conversation With Lana
On the eve of her fourth album, the pagan pop star sounds more content than ever. How did she get there?
View ArticleThe Best Band Tees at Pitchfork Music Festival
Checking in with a crowd who wore enough excellent gear to make your closet very jealous
View ArticleIn the Flow: A Musician’s Guide to a Creative Mind State
How artists tap into an endless stream of inspiration
View ArticlePitchfork Music Festival 2017
A gallery highlighting the best of this year’s fest including LCD Soundsystem, A Tribe Called Quest, PJ Harvey, Vince Staples, Mitski, George Clinton, Arca, and many more
View ArticlePitchfork Music Festival 2017: Artist Portraits
Intimate shots of performers including Angel Olsen, Thurston Moore, Vagabon, American Football, and more
View ArticleMIKE Is Ushering in a New Generation of New York City Rap
Inspired by MF DOOM and mentored by Earl Sweatshirt, this teenage MC offers emotional directness and a keen eye for quotidian detail over gloriously scuzzy, soul-laced beats.
View ArticleThe #WearOrange Campaign Against Gun Violence at the Pitchfork Music F
Fans and artists wore orange to support a great cause
View ArticleJonathan Lethem on the Music of His Life
The author talks about the songs that have defined him, five years at a time.
View ArticleDiamonds Dancing: A Playlist
Diamonds have long been one of music’s most potent images. This playlist examines the diverse ways that songwriters have put them to use in their lyrics through track-by-track commentary. Produced by...
View ArticleSix Degrees Of The Sudan, Or: The Work Of Art In The Age Of The Travel
A small, yet creatively mighty, network of Sudanese-American artists is emerging as a force in underground music--and in the process articulating a nomadic approach to art and identity.
View ArticleSmerz Make Uncanny Electronic Pop That Sounds Like a Secret
This Scandinavian duo are creatively motivated by DJ Rashad, “Girls,” Jamie XX—and each other.
View ArticleSouth Bronx State of Mind: Maliibu Miitch Remakes New York Hip-Hop in
Hailing from rap’s holy land, this brash MC is looking to follow in the footsteps of NYC icons like Lil’ Kim, 50 Cent, and Foxy Brown.
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