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Category: Music

June 19, 2020
Bandcamp Will Donate Today’s Share of Sales to the NAACP
By Riot Fest / Holiday, Music / bandcamp, Juneteenth, Black Lives Matter
All purchases on Bandcamp today will benefit the NAACP Legal Fund in observation of Juneteenth.
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May 1, 2020
Bandcamp is Waving its Revenue Share Again Today
By Riot Fest / Merch, Music / Stuff To Do, bandcamp, support local musicians
If you’ve been waiting to pick up some records or snag a new shirt, now is the best time to support your favorite musicians.
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February 3, 2020February 3, 2020
Jason Narducy on Turning His Tween Punk Band Verböten into a Rock Musical
By Dustin Krcatovich / Interviews, Music / interview, bob mould, superchunk
He's played bass for Superchunk and Bob Mould. Now he's written a punk rock musical about his childhood band.
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October 28, 2019December 10, 2019
One Mean Halloween: A Chat With Sports Team
By Bailey Davis / Interviews, Music / post-punk, interview, Q&A
Sports Team frontman Alex Rice chats with us ahead of the band's first-ever Chicago show.
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October 24, 2019April 24, 2020
Gerard Way Will Pen ‘Clerks 3’ Score, Says Kevin Smith
By Riot Fest / Music, TV+Film / film, My Chemical Romance, clerks
The former My Chemical Romance frontman is set to write his first film score for the upcoming ‘Clerks’ sequel.
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September 27, 2019September 27, 2019
Have a Listen: “Ever Yours” by Speak Low If You Speak Love
By Riot Fest / Music / music video, riot fest presents, state champs
State Champs bassist Ryan Graham is bringing his solo project on the road. Don’t miss Speak Low If You Speak Love at Cobra Lounge this…
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July 8, 2019July 17, 2019
On Frank Iero, Hot Topic, and Feeling Like a Poser: An Education in Pop Punk
By Annabel Paulsen / Editorial, Music / chicago, pop punk, My Chemical Romance
Our newest RiotFest.org contributor takes a look back at Frank Iero, Hot Topic, and the ups and downs of being a suburban pop-punk fan.
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July 2, 2019July 29, 2019
Control, Chaos, and the Fury of Bloc Party’s ‘Silent Alarm’ 
By Miles Raymer / Editorial, Full Albums, Music, Staff Picks / punk, bloc party, anniversary
Bloc Party‘s ‘Silent Alarm’ was a dance punk revival record that kept you off balance and on your toes. You‘ll hear the record performed front-to-back…
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July 1, 2019April 24, 2020
Dave Brockie is Getting an Oderus Urungus Monument from GWAR
By Riot Fest / Music, News / Gwar, In Memoriam, Oderus Urungus
“We hope the marker will provide a long-needed place for Brockie’s friends, family, and fans to pay their respects,” GWAR shared. The band is unveiling…
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June 27, 2019May 13, 2020
21 Years Later, ‘Enema of the State’ Stands the Test of Time
By Luca Cimarusti / Editorial, Music / riot fest 2019, editorial, Blink 182
Enema came from a purely different time in American history, but still manages to still sound fresh, timely, and alive.
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June 21, 2019June 21, 2019
The Raconteurs’ New Record ‘Help Us Stranger’ is Out Today
By Riot Fest / Music, News / new music, riot fest 2019, jack white
The 11 year wait is over. Listen to The Raconteurs’ new album ‘Help Us Stranger’ now.
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May 24, 2019May 24, 2019
Spend Your Friday With Remo Drive at Bottom Lounge on 5/31
By Riot Fest / Music, Riot Fest Presents / new music, riot fest presents, emo
Come next week, brothers Erik and Stephen Paulson will unveil their second LP ‘Everyday Degradation’ with a special show at Bottom Lounge on Friday, May…
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