Giveaway: The Lawrence Arms Present: The 10th Annual War on Xmas
Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, you have a chance to win.To celebrate The Lawrence Arms’ The 10th Annual War on Xmas, we’re giving away one pair of tickets to night one and one pair of tickets to night two of the show. Send a letter to Santa (aka fill out the form below) for a chance to win. The Lawrence Arms Present: The 10th Annual War on Xmas…
How The Heck Do I Get To Riot Fest?
You’ve seen the daily schedules. You’ve scanned the FAQ. Now, only one question remains: How the heck do I get to Riot Fest in Douglas Park?
Manger Danger! It’s The Lawrence Arms’ Fourth Annual War On X-mas
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, we’d like to welcome you to the announcement of the greatest Christmas-themed punk show on earth that takes place in Chicago in 2018. The mightiest of mightiest, the holiest of holies, the sexiest of sexies, the lords of lords, the hosts of hosts, the best damn band in all…
Stay Hydrated. Wear Sunscreen. Get Consent.
Riot Fest believes everyone should feel safe during the music festival. We will help maintain this by not tolerating harmful behaviors, which may include non-consensual touching or verbal harassment. If a participant chooses to break these policies they may be removed from the fest. If someone or something makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, no…
Here’s the Full Riot Fest 2018 Daily Lineup, Single and Two-Day Tickets On Sale Now
We’ve already announced the bad news of Blink-182’s sudden health-related cancellation – and the resulting addition of Weezer, Run the Jewels, and Taking Back Sunday. Now we can announce the true rest of the Riot Fest 2018 lineup, with the late-breaking additions of Street Dogs, the Dangerous Summer, Beach Rats, Just Friends, Archie Powell &…
Bad Religion, Lagwagon, and the Bouncing Souls Highlight The Riot Fest 2018 Late Night Show Schedule
Riot Fest may end at 10:00 p.m. each night, but we know that this is when the night’s just getting started for so many of you miscreants and ne’er-do-wells out there. For those who need more once the roadies start packing up the headliners’ gear, we present this year’s slate of epic Riot Fest Late…
Blink-182 Cancels Tour For Health Reasons; Weezer, Run the Jewels, and Taking Back Sunday Step Up to Fill In
More Announcements Coming Soon…Riot Fest is happening September 14-16, and we can’t wait to see all of you back in Douglas Park. We know this wait has been frustrating for many of you. We hear you. We see you. Please know that we have been working tirelessly behind the scenes – as always – to program the best possible…
How Blondie Channeled Donna Summer to Create its Defining Hit, “Heart of Glass”
Blondie is one of the quintessential New York punk bands, and Chicago’s favorite crate diggers at Numero Group just announced the release of the group’s archives to the public. Next fall, Numero will be releasing BLONDIE: The Complete Studio Recordings 1975-1982, which will probably be the definitive portrait of the band at its prime (judging by…
Dogs and Cats Wearing Taco Costumes
Taco Cat spelled backwards is Taco Cat. Taco Dog spelled backwards is God o Cat. Here are some photos of dogs and cats wearing taco costumes. They all look so happy. And delicious.
