Giveaway: The Lawrence Arms Present: The 10th Annual War on Xmas
Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, you have a chance to win.To celebrate The Lawrence Arms’ The 10th Annual War on Xmas, we’re giving away one pair of tickets to night one and one pair of tickets to night two of the show. Send a letter to Santa (aka fill out the form below) for a chance to win. The Lawrence Arms Present: The 10th Annual War on Xmas…
These Water Proof Chuck Taylors Are Here To Save Your Life
Just in time for the change in weather or a muddy music festival, Converse has released a fully waterproof Chuck Taylor All Star II that’s perfect for winter. Starting at $120, the Converse Chuck II Waterproof Mesh Backed Leather, is made with smooth leather and a mesh backing, the waterproof Converse Chuck II Mesh Backed…
An Interview With Ben Weasel
This year is the 30th anniversary of Screeching Weasel being a band. We were lucky enough to sit down with Ben Weasel last week and talk a little bit about the history of the band, what has changed in how he finds inspiration for songs, and how the songs get out there. Screeching Weasel play…
AFI Announce New Album Debut Two New Songs
AFI announced a new album today. AFI (The Blood Album) is scheduled for release on January 20th 2017. It will be their first new album since their 2013 LP Burial. You can listen to “Snow Cats” and “White Offerings”, two new songs from AFI (The Blood Album), below
Rock Is Dead Rap Lives Says Roger Daltrey
For the 426,895th time since 1956, someone has declared that rock and roll is dead. In a new interview with The Times, Roger Daltrey, legendary front man of the Who, has declared that rock is dead and rap is the only music that matters now. “The sadness for me is that rock has reached a…
Riot Fest Adoptable Puppy Of The Week: Francisco
Francisco A154537 Meet this handsome pumpkin, Francisco! He’s a 3 year old, neutered male dog who is up to date on his vaccinations. Francisco came into the Chicago Animal Care and Control as a stray on 9/6 and is patiently waiting for his forever home. When you first meet Francisco, he can display a lot…
Memes Are Now Bigger Than Jesus
Good work everybody. We finally did it. According to Google Trends, the search term “memes” is now more popular than the search term “Jesus”. Praise be to Memes. Thanks for the heads up @Kuwaddo. WE DID IT PEOPLE. WE FUCKING DID IT. HOLY SHIT. pic.twitter.com/RgfAM2H9W2 — Quad (@Kuwaddo) October 25, 2016
ABBA Are Reuniting… Just Kidding. It’s Just Some Stupid Hologram Thing.
The band ABBA are reuniting. As holograms. So not really reuniting. According to a Facebook post this morning, filled with buzzwords and marketing terms, “Digital ABBA” is what millions of fans have long dreamed of. Apparently Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad will be “involved throughout the creative process maintaining the authenticity…
Prince’s Paisley Park Will Become Permanent Museum
The Chanhassen city council in Minnesota has voted unanimously to rezone Prince’s home and studio as a permanent museum. Previously, Paisley Park has only been open on a limited basis for public tours through temporary permits granted through the city council. Paisley Park will open to the public on October 28th and can be purchased…
