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 2023: Friday Photo Gallery
The Foo Fighters, Turnstile, and many more from Friday at Riot FestThe first day of Riot Fest 2023 is over, and we hope you’ll remember it forever. But, in case you wanted those memories captured, we took lots of photos of Friday’s performances AND put together a recap video. Check them out (because you’re probably in them), and have a great day two of Riot Fest…
20 Years Later: The Story of Give Up and Transatlanticism
Ben Gibbard is an interesting songwriter. He’s got a clear affinity for ‘60s British pop and old bubblegum music, but he also writes bookish lyrics in complete sentences. Every line has a purpose, even if it takes a while to reveal itself. He’s a clear descendent of meticulous, thoughtful lyricists like Michael Stipe and Robert…
Taylor Acorn Is A Certified Punk Star With Forthcoming EP
Certified Depressant comes out on September 22nd.Taylor Acorn airs out her dirty laundry on her latest project. The Nashville based singer-songwriter is taking a new direction with her emotional EP Certified Depressant, dropping September 22nd. From releasing her first EP Put It In A Song as a country singer in 2017 to now, Acorn says Certified Depressant is like an autobiography…
Check Out The Riot Fest 2023 Merch + Preorder Some Items Today
Get a sneek peak at this year’s tees, hoodies, posters, hats, and officially licensed merch from the Bulls + Sox!Did we mention that Riot Fest is this weekend? Get ready because, this year, you’ll once again have the opportunity to wear stuff with our name written all over it for three straight days. Just for you, we’re dropping tons of brand-new merch that you can look at right now. Get your crop tops, tote…
A Conversation With High Vis Frontman Graham Sayle
See High Vis at Riot Fest on Saturday – Tickets are almost sold out!Against all odds, 2023 has been a huge year for hardcore and Britpop. Both genres are having a serious moment, reaching wider audiences than they have in ages. (There’s no other reason why both Blur and Pulp reunited for tours at the same time. There are no coincidences in rock ‘n’ roll.) London’s High Vis…
Josh Caterer of Smoking Popes Talks Riot Fest Over The Years
Even if you’re not super familiar with their work, there’s a decent chance that Smoking Popes are among your favorite band’s favorite bands. Artists ranging from Dashboard Confessional to Colleen Green to Morrissey have sung their praises, covered their songs and otherwise spread the gospel over the years. (No pun intended.) Founded by brothers Josh,…
New Flavors of Riot Pop!! Debuting at Riot Fest This Weekend
Riot Pop!! is back at Riot Fest by popular demand and debuting new festival-exclusive flavors and non-alcoholic offeringsRiot Pop!! has a long tradition at Riot Fest (for the past two years), and no Riot Fest experience is complete without a healthy dose of Riot Pop!!. That’s why we’ve got an exciting announcement for you. We’re rolling out a couple two tree new flavors of our Riot Pop seltzers, as well as our…
Ani DiFranco: Riot Fest’s DIY Queen
Riot Fest may not conjure up the sound of acoustic guitars and jazz-inspired instrumentals for most, but real ones know the true spirit of Riot season is rebellion. Ani DiFranco’s steadfast desire to create a sound that honors her voice over the mainstream has made her a rebel who refuses to sell out. Maybe you…
