Q&A: Natalie Prass
At first blush, Richmond singer-songwriter Natalie Prass might seem to have appeared out of nowhere. In late January, the 29-year-old released her debut self-titled album to muted fanfare but widespread acclaim...
Our reaction to 2015 Pitchfork Music Festival lineup
The lineup is here! Wilco came in at top billing, both out of left field and right in front of my eyes (just as Björk and R. Kelly did in 2013). Never underestimate local icons, I guess! Chance the Rapper took ...
Projecting the 2015 Pitchfork Music Festival Lineup
2015 marks the 10th year of Pitchfork Music Festival, Pitchfork Media's annual mid-July takeover of Chicago's Union Park. Unlike most festivals, where the trend seems to be "the bigger the better," Pitchfork st...
Instant Review: Knee-jerk reactions to
Pitchfork’s 50 Best Albums of 2014
This year, I'm going to expand my work with the puzzle of anticipating Pitchfork's albums list. I've put together—having seen only the Honorable Mentions—my top 50 anticipated albums for inclusion on the list. ...
Instant Review: Knee-jerk reactions to
Pitchfork’s 100 Best Tracks of 2014
Along with taking a nap after every meal of my family's Yuletide celebrations, one of my favorite December traditions is cataloging my thoughts as I listen through each of the Pitchfork top 100 tracks in sequen...