Dawn Richard performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Dawn Richard performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.

Music is once again in the air at Chicago’s Union Park as the 2022 edition of the Pitchfork Music Festival kicked-off on Friday, July 15. Prior to The National’s headlining set, the day was highlighted by performances from Tierra Whack, Dawn Richard, Indigo De Souza, and many more. Australian rockers Camp Cope also delighted the crowd with their energetic early-afternoon set.

Pitchfork Music Festival continues on July 16-17. Check out photos from Day 1 below and be sure to stop by Pitchforkmusicfestival.com to prepare for the remainder of the weekend.

(Photos by Laurie Fanelli)

The National performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
The National performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
The National performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
The National performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Amber Mark performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
The National performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Amber Mark performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Dawn Richard performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Dawn Richard performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Dawn Richard performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Dawn Richard performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Parquet Courts perform during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Tierra Whack performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Tierra Whack performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Tierra Whack performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Tierra Whack performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Fans enjoy day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Fans enjoy day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Fans enjoy day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Aaron Dessner (The National) participates in Backstage DashPass conversations during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Indigo De Souza performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Wiki performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Monaleo performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Fans enjoy day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Ethel Cain performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Ethel Cain performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.
Arooj Aftab performs during day one of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 15, 2022.

Laurie Fanelli is a Chicago-based writer and photographer who specializes in live entertainment coverage. She is at home at major music festivals like Coachella, Bonnaroo and, of course, Lollapalooza and...