![]() The first third of the set featured tracks off of the band’s superb 2022 LP Mahal, which the crowd treated like classics. Toro y Moi were overachievers in this regard, because Chaz Bear and his backing band seemed to flip an on-switch with the crowd the moment they began playing. The Sunday Red Stage closer has the unenviable task of helping the crowd overcome sore feet, lurking Monday morning inbox anxieties, and depleted stamina to have a great time. “2010” finally provoked a crowd response worthy of Earl’s top-line billing, and seemed to propel the rest of the set toward its lively conclusion. Still, there were plenty of bright spots that kept the crowd engaged as the weekend entered its final stretch. So, while his output is beloved amongst Pitchfork editorial and its readership, the live show didn’t quite translate to a festival setting. The Odd Future-adjacent artist makes moody hip-hop for moody hip-hop fans. The inventive production that makes his music so vital was hard to hear clearly, and his enigmatic lyrics are hardly anthemic when large swaths of the crowd aren’t familiar. Whether it was the intermittent rain or the natural malaise that permeates any festival crowd on its final day, the response to Earl Sweatshirt’s early-evening set was muted, to say the least. While it blew over quickly, it may have dampened the spirits of a crowd who battled rain and mud all weekend. Attendees took cover under trees and made makeshift ponchos out of garbage bags. Showers appeared out of nowhere after Noname’s set. After joining Noname on a song, Chicago vocalist Akenya presented her with bouquet giving Noname her flowers for what she does for “the collective.” Noname Akenya and Noname Hearing her ode to Chicago summers, “Diddy Bop,” on a Chicago summer afternoon felt extra special.ĭespite having to stop a few times to request medical assistance for the crowd, Noname kept the set flowing including bringing guests to the stage. Bronzeville native Fatimah Warner was visibly moved at the homecoming reception. It hardly mattered that Noname’s vocals were low at the start of her set, her diehard fans sang along to every lyric. – Pat Daul Credit: Natural Information Society Noname While the performance wasn’t for everybody (most people, really), Natural Information Society certainly rose to the occasion, to mixed results. In came Joshua Abrams and associates for a set of labyrinthine jazz that surely delighted music dweebs and confused anyone who only bought a ticket because they know The Roots from The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon… There were no breaks in the set, just a repetitive, winding loop of a “song” that would feel claustrophobic if not for the musical virtuosity of the band. Originally-scheduled Montreal trio BADBADNOTGOOD were primed to cash in on the hype, but (much like their particularly doomed Pitchfork 2020 booking) they were forced to cancel. Shotgunned into a mid-afternoon set on the main stage with hardly 24 hours’ notice, this avant-garde jazz collective was not exactly set up to succeed. Arguably the best part of music festivals is discovering an artist that’s new to you, and Kourtesis found a new fan in me on Saturday! Natural Information Society ![]() Her buoyant spirit was palpable both in her performance and in her music. ![]() The Lima-born, Berlin-based house artist poured everything into her set, running between her deck and the other side of the stage to leap up and down with abandon. I was planning to eat my burger under the shade of a tree, when the distant beats of Sofia Kourtesis drew me to the Blue Stage like a siren song. She dazzled fans with the upbeat, pop-forward “Apple.” Chicago multi-instrumentalist Sen Morimoto joined her on keys and vocals for “Golden Mirror.” Before closing with Green, with Morimoto on saxophone, Kaina thanked the crowd, “It feels so good to be here with my friends and you.” KAINA Sen Morimoto Sofia Kourtesis I arrived as the Chicago native asked the crowd to sing along with her, “Sometimes I get a good feeling.” Her soulful R&B was a lovely way to ease into day three, with good feelings all around. I booked it to Union Park on Sunday-thankfully avoiding any flat tires-to catch Kaina’s set on the Green Stage. While Sunday saw some lower key sets and another rain shower, Union Park was packed by days end with fans dancing and jumping on their feet to Toro y Moi and headliners The Roots. The final day of Pitchfork Music Fest 2022 started with a lull and ended with a roar.
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