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This weekend marks the annual Pitchfork Music Festival, taking place as usual in Union Park in the great city of Chicago. We’re happy to say that we will be at the fest and will be bringing you pictures and higlights next week. But in the meantime, what better way to prepare than to highlight some of the always great artists that will be performing?
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Brooklyn band Liars should be a great act to catch. Mostly because their albums span so many different moods and styles that you never know what you’re going to get on stage. Case in point, these two great tracks below.
Liars – The Other Side of Mt. Heart Attack
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Swedish pop star Robyn had some major US hits back in the 90s but most Americans haven’t heard much from her until this year with the release of her latest album Body Talk.
Royksopp – The Girl and the Robot
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It’s tough to believe that suburban Seattle indie rockers Modest Mouse have been around since 1993, but in the past few years they’re arguably bigger than ever before and still cranking out album after album of great tunes, giving them the Friday night headlining spot.
Modest Mouse – Gravity Rides Everything
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Saturday will kick off with Philly via rockers Free Energy who’ve just released their debut album Stuck on Nothing and have been getting lots of positive attention from all kinds of music fans with their old school sound. Check out our review of their album here.
Free Energy – Something In Common
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Free Energy – Cmon Let’s Dance
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Saturday afternoon is sure to turn into a dance party when Spain’s Delorean hits the stage with their unique brand of bright and summery electronic dance tunes. ![443784752 [Event Preview] 2010 Pitchfork Music Festival](http://themusicninja.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/443784752.jpg "44378475")
They’re also playing Friday night at The Empty Bottle in Chicago before their fest appearance.
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Brooklyn via Southern US group Bear in Heaven is another that’s been around for a while and is just now reaching mass popularity. Their futuristic electronic sound that they’ve created is all their own.
Bear In Heaven – Lovesick Teenagers
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Bear In Heaven – Casual Goodbye
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Bethany Cosentino, aka Best Coast, is a true California girl, apparent in her music and her looks. Her catchy beach rock tunes should be the perfect way to get things going on a Sunday afternoon in Chicago.
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Best Coast – Sun Was High (So Was I)
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Baltimore duo Beach House has been touring almost non-stop since winter, but we’re glad they’ve got enough juice left for some summer festivals. Lead singer Victoria Legrand’s deep and husky voice is even more powerful live in the flesh.
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Beach House – Zebra (Ring Trick Remix)
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Last but certainly not least, this year’s Pitchfork fest will be closed out by Pavement, one of THE original indie rock bands. Their highly anticipated reunion continues this summer much to the amusement of us indie rock lovers everywhere. Check out our review of Quarantine The Past: The Best Of.
Pavement – In The Mouth A Desert
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There’s also this option to start off your Saturday just minutes away from the fest in the heart of downtown.
Sybris is playing at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park from noon till 12:45. If your unfamiliar with Pritzker it’s in Grant Park downtown, next to the bean and surrounded by skrapers. With 8.0 and 7.2 Pitchfork scores from their first two albums this fits right into the weekend! And it’s FREE!
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There’s also this option to start off your Saturday just minutes away from the fest in the heart of downtown.
Sybris is playing at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park from noon till 12:45. If your unfamiliar with Pritzker it’s in Grant Park downtown, next to the bean and surrounded by skrapers. With 8.0 and 7.2 Pitchfork scores from their first two albums this fits right into the weekend! And it’s FREE!
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