RiotLand. Only at Riot Fest. Starting this Friday in Chicago.
Explore RiotLand for yourself at Riot Fest kicking off in Douglass Park this Friday at 11AMRiot Fest is this weekend and you know what that means… It’s time to reveal RiotLand for the very first time. We’ve been teasing pictures all week long on Instagram, and if you want to get a first look at the “choose your own adventure world”, click the button below. Or, better yet download the…
The Riot Fest 2024 Map Is Here
Never get lost again.Never get lost again with this trusty map for Riot Fest 2024 in Douglass Park. Riot Fest is back in Douglass Park with five large stages, exclusive VIP and Deluxe lounges, Deluxe viewing areas near the stages, and RiotLand, a top-secret world featuring Logan Arcade, the Riot Pop!! skate ramp, and some surprise attractions you’ll…
The Riot Fest 2024 Schedule is Here.
See what time your favorite bands are playing, at the same time, on opposite sides of the parkWith just 36 days until Riot Fest, it’s time to know who’s playing when and what bands you have to painstakingly decide between. Take a look below to see who’s playing when on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and we’ll see you in Douglass Park! Schedule is subject to change.
JER Announces Debut Solo Album, Drops First Single “Clout Chasers”
Known for their work as Skatune Network, Jeremy Hunter‘s first release as JER is a thrilling thrust forward for skaWhether you’ve heard them as Skatune Network before or not, JER’s debut solo album ‘Bothered / Unbothered‘ (out May 27) is sure to please. Catch them live in Chicago on June 2 at Reggies.
Protect Trans Kids! A Charity Shirt for Transgender Day of Visibility
100% of the proceeds from these shirt sales will be donated to Equality Texas Foundationn recognition of Trans Day of Visibility this year, we’re releasing a new shirt design today (via RiotBrand.org) to support trans kids in Texas. 100% of the proceeds from each shirt sale will go directly towards Equality Texas Foundation.
My Grocery Store’s Radio Stuck With Me Forever
The soundtrack of a past job can follow you forever—but hearing those same songs on repeat isn’t always badI’m lying to you when I’m out shopping. Not about anything major; I’m not carrying some dark secret in my basket. But if you were to approach me and try to say something, I would point to my AirPods and make a series of vague gestures with my hands to signal that sorry, I can’t…
Wake Up: Coheed and Cambria’s Coffee Roasters is the Real Deal
The Riot Fest staff weighs in on the band’s new premium beansWe tried Coheed and Cambria’s new coffee. Spoiler alert: it does not suck.
Riot Fest Supports Ukraine with Merch Fundraiser
100% of the proceeds from two shirts benefit Ukraine organizations; Read a statement from our festival’s founder, a Ukrainian-AmericanIn light of the escalating situation overseas, we are starting an urgent fundraiser with 100% of the proceeds donated to two organizations supporting life-saving measures in Ukraine.
Remembering Ronnie Spector: An Illustrated History
Celebrate International Women’s Day with a look back though the life of Ronnie Spector—one of the most badass women and influential trendsetters in rock history.
Riot Mike’s Top Tracks: Dropkick Murphys
The band takes their St. Patrick’s Day spectacular to Chicago’s Radius venue on Saturday, February 26With a Radius Chicago show coming up this Saturday (February 24), we got our boss to sit still for five minutes and list his favorite Dropkicks song from each of their records.
Dropkick Murphys’ Ken Casey on New Members, Old Traditions, and Staying Pro-Union
The band is bringing its St. Patrick’s Day Tradition to Chicago’s Radius venue on Saturday, February 26For the past two years, Boston punks Dropkick Murphys have held a virtual St. Patrick’s Day concert in lieu of their annual St. Paddy’s tour. Their livestream shows have amassed millions of views and won several awards, including the #3 spot on Pollstar’s “Top 2020 Livestreams” chart. But—despite the online success—vocalist and former bassist Ken…