“It’s Okay to Be a Human Being”: A Q&A with Circa Survive’s Colin Frangicetto
If you pick up a dystopian vibe from Circa Survive’s new album, The Amulet, that’s no accident. On top of being recorded during a turbulent presidential election, it also captures a period in the life of front man Anthony Green where he struggled with depression and substance abuse, and the often difficult path away from…
Jawbreaker First Demo has been Remixed, Remastered, and Released
Holy shit! Jawbreaker just released a remixed and remastered version of their first demo tape on Bandcamp. Check out the songs—from 1989— below, and even further down you can read the e-liner notes from the band. Can 2017 get any better for Jawbreaker fans? Nope, doesn’t seem like it. Demo (remixed/remastered) by Jawbreaker The first…
Daily Riot Fest Roundup
Friday, December 1, 2017Riot Fest interviews Riley Breckenridge from Thrice. See them at Aragon Ballroom with Circa Survive, CHON and Balance and Composure on December 7th! https://riotfest.org/2017/12/thrice-interview/ Riot Fest Deluxe VIP Early Bird Tickets are SOLD OUT. I would suggest getting your GA, VIP, and Ultimate VIP Tickets before it’s too late. Riot Fest Tickets Glassjaw has a…
“We’re Not Afraid To Do What We Want To Do”: A Q&A With Riley Breckenridge from Thrice
Thrice’s path from upstart melodic hardcore kids to elder statesmen of a whole movement of prog-indebted heavy music that grew up around albums like their massively ambitious concept quadruple-EP The Alchemy Index has been marked by a fair share of turbulence, including an ill-fated stint on a major label. So it wasn’t surprising that the…
Stream Glassjaw’s New Album, ‘Material Control’
Glassjaw just released Material Control, the bands first album in 15 years. In an interview with Noisey, Glassjaw’s Daryl Palumbo said “In the past, you’ve got to deal with people and desires and shit and I’ve said it a million times: It’s always been Justin and myself just spitting out our ideas. On this one,…
Listen To Lemmy Kilmister’s Final Solo Recording
Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister died in December of 2015. About 6 months before his passing, he made “We Are the Ones,” which would be his last solo recording. A collaboration with guitarist Chris Declercq, the song, which premiered on Rolling Stone, is now available on iTunes and Spotify. “You opened a door no one else…
The Feds Want Martin Shkreli’s Wu-Tang Album
Prosecutors this week asked Federal Court Judge Kiyo Matsumoto to seize $7.4 million in assets from Martin Shkreli, the potato looking Pharma Bro, who is currently in jail after being recently convicted on two counts of securities fraud. Among the items they listed as other assets is the Wu-Tang Clan album Once Upon a Time…
Help Us Collect Coats, Hats, Gloves, and Scarves, And Let’s Share The Warmth
We’ve teamed up with the Douglas Park Advisory Council for Let’s Share The Warmth Coat Drive and are now accepting new and gently used coats for children and adults as well as gloves, hats, and scarves. Douglas Park Advisory Council will distribute the coats to the general public in the North Lawndale community on Tuesday, December…
