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Nine Inch Nails Will Release New Music On Dec. 23rd
We are finally getting new music from Nine Inch Nails. On December 23rd NIN will release a new five-song EP called Not the Actual Events. The new EP “finds Reznor and now official bandmate Atticus Ross taking an unexpected left turn from 2013’s Hesitation Marks and sounding unrecognizable from their current film work” Reznor says…
Mozart Sold More CDs In 2016 Than Anyone Else
Because nothing in 2016 makes sense anymore, the best-selling CD of 2016 is Mozart 225: The New Complete Edition. Even though CD sales are down in 2016, the boxed set, released on October 28th, has already sold 1.25 million copies. That’s more CDs than Drake or Adele or Beyonce or David Bowie sold in 2016.…
Scott Baio, Star Of Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2, Was Allegedly Beaten Up By Nancy Mack, Wife Of Red Hot Chili Pepper Drummer, As She Screamed Grab ‘Em By The Pussy
Because this is 2016 and nothing makes sense anymore, here is a story that perfectly sums up the year: Scott Baio, a former TV star best remembered for his role in Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2, as well as appearing in five episodes of Arrested Development, was allegedly beaten up by Nancy Mack, the wife of Red…
Sean McKeough Memorial Benefit
On November 29th, 2016 we lost Riot Fest Partner and Cobra Lounge/ All Rise Brewing Co. founder, Sean McKeough. Sean’s family and friends are determined to keep his memory alive through the All Rise Foundation he established in 2014. This January we will be celebrating Sean’s life and all that he has done for so…
State Champs – April 9th at Concord Music Hall
w/ Against The Current, With Confidence, Don BrocoRiot Fest Presents State Champs w/ Against The Current, With Confidence, Don Broco Sunday, April 9th, 2017 / Doors: 5:00 PM / All Ages Concord Music Hall /2047 N Milwaukee Ave [bs_button size=”lg” type=”warning” value=”ON SALE NOW” href=”https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1399579?utm_medium=bks”]
Ben Gibbard Will Cover Teenage Fanclub’s Album Bandwagonesque
Ben Gibbard, of Death Cab for Cutie, announced he will be releasing a cover version of Teenage Fanclub’s album Bandwagonesque. Yep, the whole album. It will be part of Sounds Delicious, a monthly vinyl subscription service that has artists cover classic albums. So if you want to hear Ben covering Teenage Fanclub, you have to subscribe…
Kanye West Had A Meeting With Donald Trump Today
Because it’s 2016 and nothing makes sense, Kanye West had a meeting with Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York City this morning. Don’t worry. Everything is going to be okay. “We’ve been friends for a long time,” Mr. Trump told reporters. When asked what they discussed, Trump said, “Life. We discussed life.” Kanye…
Musicians & Santa Claus
We made a list and checked it twice (actually I just googled some pictures on the interwebz). Here are some pictures of musicians and rock stars dressed as Santa Claus or just hanging out with Santa Claus. Merry Christmas and Ho Ho Ho.