Daily Riot Fest Roundup
Wednesday, October 11th, 2017Tim Barry is a legend to us, and he’s playing at the Cobra Lounge on Thursday. Problem is, too many people don’t know about his first band, Avail, and we’ve set out to change that nonsense. https://riotfest.org/2017/10/beginners-guide-avail/ The Flatliners announced tour dates in celebration of the 10th anniversary of their LP The Great Awake, including…
So I Guess ‘Cassette Store Day’ Is A Thing
Even though only like three people still have cassette players, in recent years, cassettes have gained in popularity as both collectible items and a great way for DIY bands to get their music out to a hungry audience. Riding on the coat tails of the very popular Record Store Day, we now have Cassette Store…
A Beginner’s Guide To Tim Barry’s First Band, AVAIL
Since 2004, Tim Barry has been writing songs, recording records, and touring the country relentlessly. He’s devoted to his craft, ensuring that each new record he makes takes a step forward sonically, while building more ornate accompaniments around them. Not only that, he enjoys getting his hands dirty, packing and sending out merch to fans…
The Flatliners Announce New Tour Dates
The Flatliners announced tour dates, including Chicago on January 12th, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their LP The Great Awake. “We can’t believe it, but it’s been 10 years since we released our album The Great Awake…All the way back then, we fired off a message to one of our favourite bands–A Wilhelm Scream–on…
Daily Riot Fest Roundup
Tuesday, October 10th, 2017Holy shit! New Star Wars trailer! https://riotfest.org/2017/10/official-trailer-star-wars-last-jedi/ We interviewed Iron Chic ahead of the band’s new album on SideOneDummy! https://riotfest.org/2017/10/iron-chic-interview/ This latte is goth. as. fuck. https://riotfest.org/2017/10/latte-goth-fuck/ File Under: HUH?! You can now buy Beck‘s new album, autographed by none other than… M.C. Hammer, of coruse! https://riotfest.org/2017/10/can-buy-copy-becks-new-album-autographed-mc-hammer/ Check out this massive 137-track benefit compilation for…
Massive Five Dollar 137-Track Compilation, ‘Vegas Strong: A Benefit from Punks in Vegas’, To Benefit UMC Foundation
Includes The Menzingers, Off With Their Heads, Beach Slang, Direct Hit!, Taking Back Sunday, and moreVegas Strong: A Benefit from Punks in Vegas is a massive 137-track compilation on Bandcamp that includes The Menzingers, Off With Their Heads, Beach Slang, Direct Hit!, Taking Back Sunday, Sum 41, and more, and it’s only $5. All proceeds go to the UMC Foundation. They are Las Vegas’ only Level 1 trauma center and…
This Latte Is Goth As Fuck
Are you looking for a latte to match your soul and outfit? Metropolis Coffee Company in Chicago, located at at 1039 W. Granville Ave, has you covered. Introducing Persephone’s Pomegranate Spice Latte, aka Persephone’s ‘PSL’. Named after Persephone, the Queen of the Underworld, it’s only available for a limited time. You’re seeing this correctly –…
You Can Buy A Copy of Beck’s New Album Autographed By MC Hammer
Beck’s new album, Colors, will be released this Friday, October 13th. To celebrate, Newbury Comics will be selling CD copies of Colors that are autographed by MC Hammer. MC Hammer, who says, “Colors is a great party record,” did not produce, play, perform, or participate in the making of Colors in any way. Pre-orders for the…
