Each of Big Thief’s folk-rock songs act like memory capsules, unpacking intimate moments via frontwoman Adrianne Lenker’s gorgeous and tender voice. Lenker was raised to be a child pop star by her father; after she moved to New York as teenager, she met the guitarist Buck Meek and followed a different path. With the addition of bassist Max Oleartchik, Big Thief released their 2016 debut album, Masterpiece, a collection of songs about past trauma, domestic violence, and relationships. In 2017, the band dropped their sophomore album, Capacity, a reflection of the dual maternal and childlike instincts that inhabit everyone.
The band’s second release of the year, following “Vampire Empire”
Including shots of Big Thief, King Krule, Weyes Blood, and more
Including shots of Big Thief, King Krule, Weyes Blood, and more
A gallery highlighting artists from this year’s fest including the Smile, Big Thief, Bon Iver, and more.
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Featuring Björk, Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Rosalía, the Weeknd, Alex G, and more
Bad Bunny, Rosalía, Big Thief, the Weeknd, the Smile, FKA twigs, and more of the best music of the first half of 2022
The indie stalwarts talk about embracing the uncool, maintaining their integrity, and how a dog inspired their imminent double LP.
New releases to look forward to in the coming months, from Rosalía, 100 gecs, Beach House, Earl Sweatshirt, Kaina, and others
The tracks that defined an unsettling year, featuring Japanese Breakfast, Olivia Rodrigo, Caroline Polachek, Megan Thee Stallion, and more
From Bon Iver to J Dilla to Beyoncé, these are the musicians who made the biggest impact across Pitchfork’s lifetime so far.
A gallery highlighting the best of this year’s fest including Erykah Badu, Phoebe Bridgers, Animal Collective, and more
Featuring your picks for the best albums and songs of the year