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- ↑ Harris, Keith; Hopper, Jessica; Kendrick, Monica; Margasak, Peter; Mehr, Bob; Meyer, Bill; Niimi, J.; Raymer, Miles (July 27, 2006). "The Reader's Guide to the Pitchfork Music Festival". Chicago Reader . Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ↑ Pitchfork recap:
- "Pitchfork Music Festival 2006". Pitchfork . August 2, 2006. Retrieved August 2, 2022. (Day 1)
- "Pitchfork Music Festival 2006". Pitchfork . August 3, 2006. Retrieved August 2, 2022. (Day 2)