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The 25 Best Grunge Albums of the ’90s
These are the records—by Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Hole, PJ Harvey, Melvins, and more—that defined the decade’s most influential genre.
The Woes of Being Addicted to Streaming
After a decade under the influence of music algorithms, a look at what streaming services afford the most engaged fans and what lingers below the surface.
The History of Pitchfork’s Reviews Section in 38 Important Reviews
A selection of the formative pieces from our first 25 years
Why Do We Even Listen to New Music?
Our brains reward us for seeking out what we already know. So why should we reach to listen to something we don’t?
Welcome to Bon Iver, Wisconsin
On a tour through his Midwestern hometown, Justin Vernon kicks back and talks about how Bon Iver isn’t just a rock band—it’s a creative sanctuary, a battle against ego, a collective catharsis.
Five Days at Pitchfork Music Festival Paris 2018
A scene report from Bastille for Pitchfork Avant-Garde and the Grande Halle de la Villette for the main event.
How Chicago Became the Epicenter of the Alt-Country Boom in 1998
A chronicle of the city’s country music history, highlighting the ’90s scene that mixed punk ethics with honky-tonk traditions.
Massive Nights: Ten Years of the Hold Steady
Following a 10th anniversary show in Brooklyn last week, Jeremy D. Larson traces the ultimate 21st century bar band's entire history alongside singer Craig Finn and guitarist Tad Kubler.
