Andrew W.K. Releases ‘Music Is Worth Living For’, The First Song Off His New Album
Andrew W.K.’s album, You’re Not Alone, his first in 9 years, is set for release on March 2nd, and now we have “Music Is Worth Living For”, the first song off the album. “These songs on this album follow a surprising path to self-actualization,” Andrew W.K. says in a press release. “They give the listener permission…
Dr. Demento Just Released A Rad Punk Record, and Here’s Why That’s No Surprise
Nowadays, the connection between punk rock and novelty records may seem tenuous at best. In fact, some modern punks might even be offended by the suggestion that they’re related at all: punk is serious art about serious issues, man! Before the days of po-faced hardcore sourpusses, though, punk basically was novelty music; a concerted effort by a ragtag group…
The Daily Riot Fest Roundup
Thursday, January 11th, 2018Don’t UDDER another word, it’s time to celebrate National Milk Day! RIP Fast Eddie Clarke. https://riotfest.org/2018/01/rip-fast-eddie-clarke-motorhead-guitarist-dies-age-67/ We talk to Chicago illustrator/cartoonist (and proud goth/Keanu Reeves stan) Bianca Xunise. https://riotfest.org/2018/01/bianca-xunise/ Feeling sick? Science says you should drink whiskey. https://riotfest.org/2017/01/feeling-sick-science-says-drink-whiskey/ JUST ANNOUNCED! Mr. Pickles Thrash-tacular featuring Exodus and Municipal Waste. March 4th at Bottom Lounge. Pre-Sale Tickets…
Carrie Brownstein Adapting ‘Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl’ Into A TV Pilot
Carrie Brownstein, of Sleater-Kinney and Portlandia fame, is adapting her best-selling book Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl into a half-hour Hulu pilot titled Search and Destroy. According to Hollywood Reporter, the pilot,”produced by Annapurna Television, the comedy is loosely inspired by her memoir as well as her experiences as a young musician growing up in…
Chicago Creative: Bianca Xunise’s Comics Dance in the Dark
When she was a kid, illustrator Bianca Xunise longed for a picket-fence life. Raised by her working class artist mother in the south suburbs of Chicago, she didn’t have the same kind of stability as her classmates, whose parents had more traditional jobs. She’s now grateful for her childhood crash course in the artist life,…
RIP ‘Fast’ Eddie Clarke. Motörhead Guitarist Dies At Age 67.
Motörhead guitarist “Fast” Eddie Clarke “passed away peacefully” in hospital after a battle with pneumonia at the age of 67. Fast Eddie Clarke joined Motörhead with Lemmy and Phil Taylor in 1976. Fast Eddie was the last surviving member of what was considered the “classic” Motörhead lineup. Lemmy and Phil Taylor both passed away at…
The Daily Riot Fest Roundup
Wednesday, January 10th, 2018Happy Birthday Rod Stewart. “I wanted to do something in this world that would be positive, and hopefully change lives through music. Empowering young females today, is very important for everyone’s future. We all benefit.” We talked to Lori Barbero about her awesome new All-Girls Music Studio in St. Paul Minnesota https://riotfest.org/2018/01/talked-lori-barbero-babes-toyland-girls-music-studio-st-paul/ The Breeders are…
Learn How Breathtaking an Act Happiness Can Be With This Turnspit Video Premiere
Chicago punk band (and Riot Fest 2017 artist) Turnspit‘s debut full-length LP, Desire Paths, begins its journey on February 16. The path of the exciting new album’s second track, “Breath Taking,” begins with this new lyric video, filmed as the band recorded the song (and album) at Atlas Studios here in sunny Chicago. According to…
