Tales From the Cemetery: An Illustrated Interview with Ganser
Our favorite punk-geek-slash-comics-genius Bianca Xunise is back with more spooky stories from cool bands. After sharing Meet Me @ the Altar’s tale of playing a haunted theater, they’ve returned with a tale from Ganser about something even scarier than ghosts: touring while Black.
Rivers Cuomo Announces Weezify, a Weezer-Only Spotify Alternative
Listen to 3,500+ Weezer demos—and nothing else—on Cuomo’s new streaming service“Tired of Spotify? Come on over to Weezify.”
If You’re Cold, They’re Cold: All Hoodies Are 50% Off Today
Use code HOODY50 at checkoutHead over to RiotBrand.org and use the code HOODY50 at checkout—today only—to get yourself feeling nice and snug for this (and every) bitter Chicago winter.
Lou Reed’s ‘New Sensations’: An Unlikely Christmastime Staple
A look back into the holiday themes in Lou Reed’s 1984 solo record“Two years ago today, I was arrested on Christmas Eve.”
Not Ready For New Year’s Eve Parties? This Year, Try ‘Get Crazy’ Instead
A semi-forgotten rock ‘n’ roll comedy from the director of Rock ‘n’ Roll High School, now freshly available on Blu-ray/DVD for the first timeStaying in this year for New Year’s? The guy who directed Rock ‘n’ Roll High School made a pretty great NYE film called Get Crazy—and it even has Lee Ving in it.
Green Day’s ‘Kerplunk’ Celebrates 30 Years (And Laurie L. Is Out of Prison)
Lookout! Records co-founder Larry Livermore recalls the release of Green Day’s 2nd studio albumIn 1991, international pop punk superstars Green Day hadn’t yet achieved international fame. And, while they may have been rising local stars in the East Bay punk scene, they were still a far cry from any major commercial success. All of that would begin to change, though, when the band released Kerplunk—often stylized as Kerplunk!—their…
Riot Fest Would Like to Mail You a Holiday Card… Again
In the spirit of Riot Festmas and all holidays that surround this festive time of the year, we’d like to send you a holiday card because we love like you. The first 250 people who fill out the form below (sorry, U.S. residents only) will receive a 2021 Riot Fest holiday card in the mail…
Finally: Chicago is Getting a Golden Girls Convention in 2022
Golden Con—a first-of-its-kind event—will stretch an entire weekend next springMark your calendars, set your alarms, and start assembling your Dorothy cosplay: The Golden Girls is getting its very own fan convention, and it’s taking place right here in Chicago.
