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The Riot Fest 2021 First Wave Lineup is Here
We’re moving to next year—and throwing in a special Thursday Preview Night to boot
By Riot Fest / June 16, 2020July 24, 2020 / Riot Fest 2021

Feast your eyes: We’re announcing the Riot Fest 2021 first wave lineup a whole year and three months early. Tickets are ON SALE NOW.


Support Black-Owned Record Stores with This RSD Vinyl Compilation
Proceeds from Songs for You, Vols. 1 & 2 will be directly reinvested into Black-owned music shops nationwide
By Riot Fest / March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 / News, Record Store Day

Support Black-owned record stores this #RecordStore Day with 'Songs for You, Vols. 1 & 2,' a two-volume vinyl compilation featuring Lupe Fiasco, Common, Marvin Gaye, and more. Proceeds will be reinvested into Black-owned music shops across the country.


Worth a Listen: Free Sonos Radio Programs with Dolly Parton, David Byrne, and More
Enjoy DJ sets from Thom Yorke, Chicago’s Whitney, and British rap punks Sleaford Mods—free of charge
By Miles Raymer / February 23, 2021March 1, 2021 / Stuff To Do

If you love music and hate wires, there’s a good chance that you already know about Sonos’s unbelievably cool wifi speakers. Thankfully, you don’t need to own a Sonos to get in on all the sweet programming.


Lili Trifilio on How Beach Bunny’s ‘Blame Game’ EP Shaped Itself During Quarantine
A cancelled European tour paved the way for more innovation in the studio—and for some deep self-reflection
By Nikki Roberts / February 18, 2021 / Features, Interviews

Hard at work on Beach Bunny’s sophomore record, Lili Trifilio talked to us about how last month’s ‘Blame Game’ EP came together during lockdown.


Premiere: Call the Kali Masi Hotline with New Video for “Guilt Like A Gun”
Dial in using the number on the pizza box to hear more songs off [laughs], the band’s sophomore LP, before it’s out March 26
By Riot Fest / February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 / New Music, Premieres

Premiere: Kali Masi's new music video for "Guilt Like A Gun" plays out like a fantasy, taking place at a fictional record-release party for their sophomore LP '[laughs]' (out March 26). Watch via the link in our bio.


Stimulate That Special Someone with These Printable Valentine’s Day Cards
By Riot Fest / February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 / Holiday, Valentine’s Day Yourself

We’re all waiting on more than just true love this year. So if you’re looking for a cheap, witty card to stimulate that special someone with... wait no further!


Rebecca Black Just Dropped a Crazy 10th Annivesary Remix of ‘Friday’ with Big Freedia
The release—which also features Dorian Electra and 30H!3—celebrates the 10-year mark since the song’s release
By Riot Fest / February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 / New Music

According to the calendar it may be a Wednesday, but today is Friday in our hearts, as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Rebecca Black’s “Friday,” the first song to truly break the Internet.


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March 24, 2021
Bottom Lounge
Fu Manchu 30th Anniversary Tour – Postponed: TBD

Fu Manchu 30th Anniversary Tour – Postponed: TBD

Fu Manchu 30th Anniversary Tour – Postponed: TBD

Fu Manchu 30th Anniversary Tour – Postponed: TBD

Speedealer

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Fu Manchu 30th Anniversary Tour – Postponed: TBD
March 27, 2021
Livestream
Teenage Bottlerocket

Teenage Bottlerocket

Teenage Bottlerocket

Teenage Bottlerocket

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Teenage Bottlerocket
May 21, 2021
Bottom Lounge
Rescheduled Date: The Garden

Rescheduled Date: The Garden

Rescheduled Date: The Garden

Rescheduled Date: The Garden

George Canton

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Rescheduled Date: The Garden
June 27, 2021
Bottom Lounge
Hot Mulligan

Hot Mulligan

Hot Mulligan

Hot Mulligan

Heart Attack Man

Meet Me @ The Altar

Super American

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Hot Mulligan
September 16, 2021
Douglas Park
Riot Fest 2021 – Preview Party

Riot Fest 2021 – Preview Party

Riot Fest 2021 – Preview Party

Riot Fest 2021 – Preview Party

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Riot Fest 2021 – Preview Party
September 17, 2021
Douglas Park
Riot Fest 2021 – Day 1

Riot Fest 2021 – Day 1

Riot Fest 2021 – Day 1

Riot Fest 2021 – Day 1

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Riot Fest 2021 – Day 1

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