The Chainsmokers, Justin Bieber, Arcade Fire, Leonard Cohen Among Musicians Nominated for 2018 Grammy Awards
The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 2018 Grammy Awards. The winners will be announced on Sunday, January 28th, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Chainsmokers and Coldplay are nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their song, “Something Just Like Us,” and Luis Fonsi…
Daily Riot Fest Roundup
Monday, November 27, 2017Last day to save on the shit we’ve been peddling your way, namely super cheap Holiday Presale Tickets for Riot Fest 2018, and our spiffy line of holiday swag! Don’t forget the Secret Satan Box for all of the loved/hated ones on your list. https://riotfest.org/2017/11/riot-fest-holiday-presale-2018/ https://riotfest.org/2017/11/secret-satan-box/ Thanksfully, The Hold Steady appears to still be a…
Why DIY? Vol. VI: What Are You Worth, Punk?
You’ve heard the term before: “starving artist.” It’s a stereotype preventing talented people from pursuing professional careers in music, painting, writing, photography and other creative endeavors. The key to flipping that script is realizing your self-worth and driving up the value of your artistry so you can ultimately make a living from your passion. The…
The Hold Steady Just Released Two New Songs
The Hold Steady have four sold-out shows at Brooklyn Bowl (the one that’s actually in Brooklyn) starting on Wednesday. Also just announced: two shows in London (one of the band’s homes-away-from-home), dubbed Boys and Girls in London, set for March 9 and 10 at Electric Ballroom. In anticipation of this week’s so-called Massive Nights, they are…
Science Says We Should Be Taking Naps at Work
“Nature has not intended mankind to work from eight in the morning until midnight without that refreshment of blessed oblivion which, even if it only lasts twenty minutes, is sufficient to renew all the vital forces.” – Winston Churchill You should probably email this important science to your boss immediately; napping at work improves your…
Glitter Is Going To Kill Us All
That glitter you like to wear all the time? It’s slowly going to kill us all. “I think all glitter should be banned, because it’s microplastic,” said Dr Trisia Farrelly, an environmental anthropologist at Massey University. Their are an estimated 51 trillion fragments of microplastics, less than 5 millimeters in length, in our oceans, where…
Fire! Brimstone! Savings! It’s the Riot Fest Secret Satan Box for Black Friday
Introducing your new favorite Black Friday Gatebuster deal: The Riot Fest Secret Satan Box. The Riot Fest Secret Satan Box is for when you want to buy a gift for somebody without the hassle of having to think too hard, or at all for that matter. The Riot Fest Secret Satan Box costs a paltry…
Surprise! Thrice Reveals Stunning Reissue of ‘The Alchemy Index’ for Black Friday
This article was updated on November 29, 2017 to reflect the reissue being sold out, and emphasizing the fact that eBay resellers are generally turds. It’s a Black Friday miracle! Thrice dropped a huge bomb on its fans today with the announcement of a gorgeous limited edition 10th anniversary reissue of its entire epic four-part…
