Festy Fun 2010 // Pitchfork Music Festival // Chicago, IL // July 16-18

If you are looking for a much larger festy experience this weekend and not looking to head to Iowa, Pitchfork Music Festival is taking place in Chicago and it promises to be a hipster’s dream. While it’s been sold out for weeks, extra tickets have just been released at the box office ONLY. Sway your decision? Here are MV’s picks for bands to check out:

L.Sizzle says…

Big Boi- The second half of Outkast, Big Boi is one of the most well-known must sees at the fest. Get to the stage early on Sunday!

Sleigh Bells- Here at MV, we looooove Sleigh Bells, and you should too. Check out this Brooklyn duo on Sunday for a guitar shredding, ear piercing set. It’s kinda like nails on a chalkboard but in an awesome, awesome way. I’m actually listening to them right now!

JP says…

LCD Soundsystem- DUH! ‘Nuff said.

The Tallest Man on Earth- This Swedish Folk group is perfect for the 4pm Friday set with a mellow, soulful yet gritty sound. 

Titus Andronicus- Check out why MV writer Jay says these guys rock and see them Saturday afternoon.

Delorean- Barcelona based dance music, Delorean has a refreshing style all their own. See them Saturday afternoon.

Matt says…

Local Natives- We’ve told you about the Local Natives only about a million times. If you haven’t gotten hip to our advice, see them live and stop making excuses.

Kurt Vile- Philly based Kurt Vile has an electronic folk sound that is a welcome change on the crowded indie scene. Read Matt’s synopsis in a previous post.

Check out the full line up here: http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com/index.php?d=all

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