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The <i>Reader</i>’s guide to the 2018 Pitchfork Music Festival

The Reader’s guide to the 2018 Pitchfork Music Festival

The fest bolsters its usual smart bookings with a strengthened commitment to inclusiveness and community: this year’s lineup has more locals than ever, and more than half the acts include women.

By Leor Galil

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The Reader’s guide to the 2018 Pitchfork Music Festival

The fest bolsters its usual smart bookings with a strengthened commitment to inclusiveness and community: this year’s lineup has more locals than ever, and more than half the acts include women.

By Leor Galil | 07.17.18

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