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…
Riot Fest Adoptable Puppy of the Week: Devin
Devin is so happy to be getting some time outside! Super sweet and playful. Did really well walking past other dogs. Allowed handling all over and spent time hanging out in my lap. Devin has a lot of energy and will benefit from an adopter willing to give him the exercise he needs. Can be…
The Wonder Years to set up ‘Sister Cities’ Pop-Up Shops in Chicago and Philadelphia
The Wonder Years just announced another round of Sister Cities Pop-Up Shops. This time they’ll be popping up in Chicago and Philadelphia. In a statement, the band said: We’re incredibly excited to announce that we’ll be bringing “Sister Cities” Pop-Up Shops to Chicago (March 30 & 31) and Philadelphia (April 5 & 6). These two day…
Join Riot Fest’s Office Manager in Listening to David Byrne’s Entire New Album Today
Today, NPR is streaming David Byrne’s new album, American Utopia. The album is scheduled for release on March 9 via Todomundo/Nonesuch Records, and Riot Fest’s office manager—a huge fan of both Byrne and his work with the Talking Heads—is absolutely thrilled with this news. When asked if she knew that Byrne’s first solo album since 2004’s…
Riot Fest’s Very Debatable List of the Best Kids In The Hall Sketches
If you don’t read this, we will crush your head.On the eve of the release of a new complete ‘Kids in the Hall’ box set, we’ve combed the archives for some of our favorites sketches.
Join the Riot Fest Street Team
Are you sick and tired of lacking purpose in life? Do you walk around at Riot Fest every year thinking to yourself, This is a great party, but how can I be involved? How can I make a difference?? Do you want to go to Riot Fest without paying? If you answered “yes” to any…
Lace Up Your Roller Skates And Watch This New Video from Tigers Jaw
Let’s all go to the disco with Tigers Jaw, in the band’s new video for the song “Window,” please.
There is a Not-So-Light Graphic Novel About The Smiths That Soon Comes Out
‘Tales of the Smiths: A Graphic Biography’ Recounts the lads’ path to their first showDon’t panic, Smiths fans. Soon you’ll have a fun new way to learn about your favorite band!
Check out “Dear Beer,” the Title Track from the EP the Bombpops are About to Drop
I’m so sick of hating all my friends But I’m too lazy to get new ones If you’re pretty sure you’ve heard this one before, you’re better off not being alone today. Thankfully, the Bombpops feel your pain, and would love to keep you company with “Dear Beer,” a “sad song with a funny title,”…