Premiere: Sam Russo’s “The Window” Gets the Video Treatment
His new record Back To The Party is out March 27Start your Monday off with a brand new music video from Sam Russo.
Low On Toilet Paper? Try These 10 Amazing Ass-Wiping Alternatives
Stop hoarding the toilet paper and get creativeRiot Fest Wipes. So should you.
Quarantunes: A Riot Fest Playlist for Self-Isolation
Stay indoors, wash your hands, and dance with yourself to this social distancing playlistWe’ve got the perfect playlist for you to zone out to while you practice social distancing. Dancing alone is highly encouraged.
A Message From Our Friends at the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless
Donate to the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response FundThe City of Chicago has partnered with The Chicago Community Trust and United Way of Metro to raise funds for nonprofit organizations across the area with the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund.
Chicago’s Music Venues Are Hurting. Here’s How You Can Help.
A continually updated list of fundraisers for Chicago venues closed due to COVID-19This past week has felt like a year, folks. Tours of all sizes have been cancelled nationwide, and those in the service industry face unemployment as restaurants and entertainment venues are forced to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Most (if not all) of Chicago’s wide variety of venues have had no choice but…
The Cry: Uncovering the Story Behind a Cult-Classic Skate Song
I’ve spent more hours than I care to admit watching skate videos—which, as a non-skater, is really only marginally better than if I’d spent the time watching a boyfriend play video games. The summer of 2016 was brutal in that sense. Two of my best girl friends had moved away, so I was mostly hanging…
Riot Fest Adoptable Puppy of the Week: Hopkins
Meet Hopkins! He’s a handsome, fun, freckled boy, but he’s been at the shelter for a very long time. We don’t want him to get stressed out so he really needs to leave sooner than later. Hopkins will need to be an only pet in your household, but he’ll definitely keep you smiling. He came…
Premiere: The Run Around Drop New Video for “Bombs Away”
An EP under the same name, Bombs Away, is out March 14Local Chicago party punks The Run Around have a new EP called ‘Bombs Away’ out March 14. Listen to the title track now.
