Best of Riot Fest 2024 Photo Gallery + 3-Day Recap Video
So many great pictures, it’ll probably crash your tabsRiot Fest is over, and yeah, we’re bummed too. But don’t worry, the memories live on (and so do the porta-potty lines). There were crowdsurfing newlyweds, reunions, anniversaries, and of course, you beautiful maniacs. We’ll have a few more galleries, videos, and cool shit to share in the coming weeks, and we can’t wait until…
Couldn’t Get That Black Hoodie? Preorder Riot Fest 2024 Merch Now
Did you not go to Riot Fest but want to pretend you did?Are you already regretting not picking up some of our 2024 merch? Was your favorite design sold out by the end of the weekend? Did you not go to Riot Fest but want to pretend you did? We got you covered. Riot Fest 2024 merch is now live. Merch items typically ship in 2-3 weeks…
Riot Fest 2024: Sunday Photo Gallery
Riot Fest 2024 is over, but the memories will live on forever if you want them to. See the pics from day three, and don’t delete the app! We’ll have our Best Of Riot Fest Gallery, People Of Riot Fest Gallery, and a few more videos and photos coming your way soon. Plus, if you…
Riot Fest 2024: Saturday Photo Gallery
Gates open 12 PMIt’s the beginning of the end – Sunday of Riot Fest 2024 is here. Take a look at our Saturday photo gallery, and get ready to end this festival weekend with a bang. Today’s schedule and map are below; stay up-to-date throughout the day via the Riot App. Take a look at the final Late Night…
Riot Fest 2024: Friday Photo Gallery
Gates open at 11amRiot Fest 2024 Day One. If you can’t remember what happened, watch the video recap and see how good you look in all the photos. Today’s schedule and map are below; stay up-to-date throughout the day via the Riot App. We’ve also got daily schedules, Late Night Aftershows, transportation and neighborhood guides so you know where to get late night…
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…
Coheed and Cambria are Taking Over SeatGeek Stadium on August 6 (Plus, More Shows)
Get tickets early on 2/24 with these codes: “RIOT” (Coheed); “FTHC (Frank Turner); “HOCKEY” (Simple Plan/Sum 41)Check out our latest Riot Fest Presents shows with Coheed and Cambria, Frank Turner, Simple Plan & Sum 41! Pre-sales start Thursday, February 24 at 10 AM.
Go F❤️ck Yourself For Valentine’s Day!
Tag a lonely friend on our “GO F❤️CK YOURSELF” Valentine’s Day Contest Facebook post and we’ll pick one (lucky?) winner and treat them to dinner for 1, Prince vinyl, Riot Fest underwear, a “personal massager” & more! (plus, you’ll both win Riot Fest 2022 VIP tickets.) Head over to Facebook and enter now. We’ll pick…
Riot Fest 2022 Valentine’s Day Cards
Did you forget about Valentine’s Day? Or are you just too cheap to buy a card for your boo? Either way, we’ve got you covered.
Tales From the Cemetery: An Illustrated Interview with Ganser
Our favorite punk-geek-slash-comics-genius Bianca Xunise is back with more spooky stories from cool bands. After sharing Meet Me @ the Altar’s tale of playing a haunted theater, they’ve returned with a tale from Ganser about something even scarier than ghosts: touring while Black.
Rivers Cuomo Announces Weezify, a Weezer-Only Spotify Alternative
Listen to 3,500+ Weezer demos—and nothing else—on Cuomo’s new streaming service“Tired of Spotify? Come on over to Weezify.”
If You’re Cold, They’re Cold: All Hoodies Are 50% Off Today
Use code HOODY50 at checkoutHead over to RiotBrand.org and use the code HOODY50 at checkout—today only—to get yourself feeling nice and snug for this (and every) bitter Chicago winter.
Lou Reed’s ‘New Sensations’: An Unlikely Christmastime Staple
A look back into the holiday themes in Lou Reed’s 1984 solo record“Two years ago today, I was arrested on Christmas Eve.”