I, For One, Welcome Our New Robot Canine Overlords
Boston Dynamics has released an ominous 24-second video of something called the SpotMini. The only description of the video is “For more information . . . stay tuned”. Stay tuned for what?! What does the SpotMini want from us?! We aren’t sure exactly what the SpotMini is or what their motivations are, but one thing…
Billy Corgan Likes Nickelback, Compares Music To Porn
On the most recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan talks about all sorts of things in the two-hour conservation. From Kurt Cobain and Guns N’ Roses to his new solo album Ogilala and his relationship with his father. Corgan also talk about his love for the band Nickelback and…
Happy National Pickle Day
November 14thHappy National Pickle Day. Here are some facts about pickles. The term pickle comes from the Dutch word pekel, meaning brine. In the United States, the word pickle typically refers to a pickled cucumber. Pickles are old as shit. The exact date of the first pickle is up for debate with some believing the first pickle was created…
The Architects of Leawood Rock are back: Introducing Brandon Phillips and the Condition
Since conjoined triplets aren’t a thing, Brandon, Zach and Adam Phillips are as attached to each other’s hips as three people can be. Sure, they’re brothers, but just because someone’s family doesn’t mean you want to spend every waking hour with them — from the practice space in Leawood, KS to the tour van to…
Daily Riot Fest Roundup
Monday, November 13th, 2017https://riotfest.org/2016/06/monday-puppies/ It’s Monday. Here are some puppy pictures. https://riotfest.org/2017/11/jeff-lynnes-elo-tour-north-america-first-time-35-years/ Jeff Lynn’s ELO is embarking on a North American Tour. https://riotfest.org/2017/11/hey-nerds-amazon-adapt-lord-rings-tv-series/ Lord of the Rings is coming to TV. https://riotfest.org/2017/11/yo-ill-tell-want-really-really-want-spice-girls-reunion/ The Spice Girls are reuniting. https://riotfest.org/2017/11/honor-dead-moon-five-bands-bands-pnw/ Five bands from the Pacific Northwest. Friday night of The Lawrence Arms War on X-mas is now SOLD OUT! There…
In Honor of Dead Moon, Here are Five More Bands’ Bands From the Pacific Northwest
Last week, Dead Moon founder Fred Cole died, and rock music lost one of its greats, although the vast number of rock fans on earth had no idea. Like Cole’s other projects, Pierced Arrows and the Lollipop Shoppe, Dead Moon was a quintessential band’s band, whose work reached far more listeners secondhand, through their influence…
Jeff Lynne’s ELO To Tour North America For First Time in 35 years
For the first time since 1981, Jeff Lynne’s ELO will embark on a North American Tour. The 10-date tour starts in August. Ticket pre-sales for the tour go on sale Thursday, November 16, and fans who pre-order ‘Jeff Lynne’s ELO Wembley Or Bust’ will receive priority access to US 2018 tour dates. Tickets will be…
Hey Nerds, Amazon Is Adapting The Lord Of The Rings Into A TV Series
Amazon has announced it has acquired the global television rights to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and will be adapting it into a multi-season TV series available on Amazon Prime. “The Lord of the Rings is a cultural phenomenon that has captured the imagination of generations of fans through literature and the big…
