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The <i>Reader</i>’s guide to the 2019 Pitchfork Music Festival

The Reader’s guide to the 2019 Pitchfork Music Festival

Even on a weekend it shares with the Silver Room Block Party and the debut of ComplexCon Chicago, Pitchfork stands out for its farsighted, eclectic bookings.

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