This morning Pitchfork announced the lineup for its 14th annual music festival, and the three daily headliners are Swedish pop star Robyn, LA pop-rock act Haim, and legendary Cincinnati soul combo the Isley Brothers. They Isleys’ set is being billed as a 60th-anniversary celebration, though 2019 is specifically the 60th anniversary of their 1959 debut album, Shout!—the band had already been gigging for about five years at that point. Their booking is the sort of pleasant surprise that helps Pitchfork stand out in a crowded festival ecosystem. Among the other big names on the bill are iconic Chicago gospel and R&B artist Mavis Staples, indie-pop veterans Stereolab, British pop singer Charli XCX, and Scottish indie mopes Belle & Sebastian.
As we do every year, we’ve assembled the daily lineup below, along with links to past Reader coverage where applicable:
