Three stages. Forty-five bands. An abundance of musical styles. With a lineup as intricate and obscure as Pitchfork’s, it’s easy to get lost. Newcity Music has compiled a list of videos to help curious audiences sort through the madness. Below are representations of each artist performing this weekend, arranged by day and in reverse chronological order. Go forth, brave festival-goers, and explore the music responsibly!
Walking the Walk: Thirsty Ears Festival Reinvents Itself The reorganization of the concert is just half of the reimagination of the festival. There’s also an entirely separate component: an audio walking tour of the Ravenswood neighborhood.
Departing the Comfort Zone: Ear Taxi Festival’s Ambitious Return In “Up High” two artists confront a shared fear of heights by performing on pedestals on the ninth floor of the penthouse of the Logan Center. One can only imagine what the rehearsals were like.
