Best of Riot Fest 2024 Photo Gallery + 3-Day Recap Video
So many great pictures, it’ll probably crash your tabsRiot Fest is over, and yeah, we’re bummed too. But don’t worry, the memories live on (and so do the porta-potty lines). There were crowdsurfing newlyweds, reunions, anniversaries, and of course, you beautiful maniacs. We’ll have a few more galleries, videos, and cool shit to share in the coming weeks, and we can’t wait until…
The Gator is Still Loose, But Here’s Our Gator-fy a Punk Album Winners
The Chicago gator is still loose, the lagoon has been shut down, and reinforcements have been brought in. But here’s the winners of our Gator-fy a Punk Album contest.
Riot Fest Adoptable Puppy of the Week: McKay
Looking for a dog who loves to play with other pups? McKay is your dude.
Gator-fy an Album Cover and Win Riot Fest Tickets
The Chicago gator is still loose, so we’re having a contestIt’s day three of the alligator in the Humboldt Park lagoon being loose, so we’re hosting a contest. Gator-fy your favorite punk record, and you could win Riot Fest tickets.
Yes, There’s an Alligator Swimming in the Humboldt Park Lagoon Right Now
Put that thing back where it came from, or so help meThere’s a man called Alligator Bob in a canoe right now, paddling through a lagoon to catch an alligator. He’s in Chicago.
On Frank Iero, Hot Topic, and Feeling Like a Poser: An Education in Pop Punk
Our newest RiotFest.org contributor takes a look back at Frank Iero, Hot Topic, and the ups and downs of being a suburban pop-punk fan.
For Your BBQ: The Riot Fest All-American Playlist
Celebrate the 4th of July with a group of punk licks fit for the perfect BBQ.
Control, Chaos, and the Fury of Bloc Party’s ‘Silent Alarm’
A post-punk masterpiece worth dancing to turns 15 this yearBloc Party‘s ‘Silent Alarm’ was a dance punk revival record that kept you off balance and on your toes. You‘ll hear the record performed front-to-back at this year‘s Riot Fest.
How to Make the Perfect Chicago-Style Hot Dog
An extremely strict guide to hot dog perfectionIn preparation for the largest hot dog grilling event of the year, we’ve prepared a flawless guide to crafting the perfect Chicago-style hot dog.
