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ARTICLE BY CHRIS ALVAREZ

The 2016 edition of the Pitchfork Music Festival will take place at Chicago’s Union Park from Friday, July 15, to Sunday, July 17, bringing together diverse music acts ranging from jazz, rock, and emo to outright pop. Following the festival’s 10th anniversary last year was a tall order, but the event organizers met that mark and strived to exceed their own standards with this year’s lineup. Weekend tickets are still available, as are single-day tickets. Here are a few artists to catch throughout the weekend.

Car Seat Headrest – Red Stage, 3:30 p.m., Friday

Kicking off the entire weekend is an artist that personifies the DIY ethos of the festival itself. Car Seat Headrest, led by Will Toledo, released two critically acclaimed albums less than a year apart. The latest, Teens of Denial, weaves themes of self-discovery, religion, and drugs, to name a few, into timeless and balanced indie anthems for college kids. This set surely will set up the rest of the weekend very nicely.

LUH – Blue Stage, 7:45 p.m., Sunday

Lost Under Heaven, or LUH, is the project of former WU LYF singer Ellery James Roberts. Four years after his departure from that band, LUH has released debut album Spiritual Songs for Lovers to Sing, a collection of endearing and anthemic songs that touch on all subjects, be it emotional or political. Roberts and girlfriend/co-vocalist Ebony Hoorn strive to bring the audience into their world of passion, intrigue, and excitement.

Anderson Paak & The Free Nationals – Blue Stage, 7:45 p.m., Saturday

Since last year, Anderson Paak has been on an upward trajectory after being a standout on Dr Dre‘s Compton. The SoCal native released his album Malibu earlier this year to critical praise and, along with his blistering live performances, he is one of this year’s breakout artists. With a high-energy brand of R&B, rap, and soul, what Anderson Paak brings to the stage is sure to put the crowd in a frenzy. We might also see him grace the drum kit and showcase his prowess on the skins.

Blood Orange – Red Stage, 5:15 p.m., Saturday

Dev Hynes’ R&B outfit Blood Orange will return to Union Park to perform tracks from new album Freetown Sound. Hynes’ deft use of layering sounds gives way to a sonic collage you cannot help but dance to. This might prove to be a golden opportunity to showcase some of the guest female vocalists on Freetown Sound, since Lorely Rodriguez of Empress Of (who sings on “Best to You”) and pop starlet Carly Rae Jepsen (“Better Than Me”) also are at the festival this weekend.

Brian Wilson – Red Stage, 7:25 p.m., Saturday

The Beach Boys‘ landmark album Pet Sounds turns 50 this year. With a grand milestone being reached comes the vast array of stories on its creation, annotations, and a short documentary. Fans can look forward to a massive box-set reissue along with the cherry on top: Brian Wilson touring and performing the album in its entirety. This booking harks back to a few occasions when the Pitchfork Music Festival had its Don’t Look Back series with artists performing a classic or seminal album. The importance and legacy that Brian Wilson and Pet Sounds has had over the last 50 years will be showcased at Union Park—to old and new generations alike.