Let’s Get Real With Cypress Hill’s B-Real
The Legendary Rapper Talks Music, Philosophies, and DispensariesLooking back on the days when the term ‘marijuana reform laws’ were dirty words, we cornered B-Real to ask him some questions.
Riot Fest 2018: Day One Photo Gallery
The first day of Riot Fest was pretty great, and we have the photos to prove it. Let’s do it again today. A limited amount of single-day and two-day tickets are available at the box office or at Eventbrite.
The Original Misfits Are Returning to Chicago, and All Hell’s Gonna Break Loose
Glenn Danzig and Jerry Only to Reunite in Chicago For One More Night: April 27, 2019The Misfits, once again featuring Glenn Danzig and Jerry Only sharing a stage, are returning to Chicago for one night only on April 27 at Allstate Arena.
A Journey Into Gary Numan’s Science Fiction Influences
Science fiction has been a favorite subject of rock & roll since the form’s inception, whether it came in the form of early novelty hits like Sheb Wooley’s “The Purple People Eater,” or Hawkwind’s psychedelic space travel epic Space Ritual. With the advent of new wave and industrial music, though, musicians started to creep into…
Exile In Criticville: In Defense of Liz Phair’s 2003 Self-Titled Album
The first Liz Phair song I ever loved was “Rock Me” from her 2003 self-titled album. My best friend at the time had included it on a mix CD she made me when we were both ten years old. The song features Phair pleading a guy almost ten years younger than her to rock her…
That One Time Matt and Kim Bested A Tornado
Both Matt and Kim will be performing together at Riot Fest 2018, September 14-16 in Chicago’s Douglas Park. Get your tickets now, before they all get whisked away by the force of nature known as Riot Fest fans.
The Riot Fest Schedule Is Here
Rejoice! The Riot Fest schedule is here! Check out the handy printouts below, pick up a map and schedule at the festival, or download the Riot Fest mobile app on iOS or Android to find out when and where your favorite bands are playing, create a custom schedule, and dive deep into the bands you…
The Riot Fest 2018 Map Is Here
How the heck are you supposed to find anything at Riot Fest? You can use this trusty map, that’s how.
