The Riot Fest 2026 Late Night Shows Are Here
The Riot Fest 2025 Late Night Shows are HereWho needs sleep… when you have live music?
The Riot Fest 2026 Schedule is Here.
See what time your favorite bands are playing, at the same time, on opposite sides of the parkSee what time your favorite bands are playing, at the same time, on opposite sides of the park.
Riot Fest 2026 Single Day Tickets On Sale Now
1-Day, 2-Day, & 3-Day Tickets On Sale Now!
From GA to Deluxe VIP — the Quick Guide for Choosing the Right Ticket
Not trying to steer you one way or another but… VIP does have air-conditioned bathrooms..
First Time Coming to Riot? Here’s Your Guide
All your burning questions (mostly) answered.Here’s an all-inclusive First Timer’s Guide in hopes you’ll feel a little less hopeless.
In Honor of the Royal Wedding, Here’s a Cute Dog in a Motion Capture Suit
Seems like you can’t swing a big dumb hat lately without hitting some media coverage of this weekend’s royal wedding. All the legit news outlets—from the Sun to TMZ—have something to say about the big day all the way across the sea… and why wouldn’t they? Whenever two people that you’ve never met love each other…
Nothing Really Matters to Me, Besides this First Look at the New Queen Movie
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ looks as dazzling as Freddie Mercury’s wardrobe. That’s no small feat.Is this the real life? Yes it is, and it sends shivers down our spine.
Listen to Citizen’s Road Trip Playlist, featuring Cardi B., Boston, and Bowie
Citizen has a lot of driving to do between now and June 5, when the Midwest-based rock band hits Chicago’s Cobra Lounge for a show with Angel Dust, Oso Oso, and Pronoun. Thankfully, they put together the above playlist to while away the hours, and you can play along at home! Here’s a playlist ft…
This Weekend, Don’t Forget the 11th Commandment: Honor Thy Mother’s Day Playlist
Long live your mother, and long live Mom RockIt’s too late for Amazon Prime, so pour yourself a hefty glass of Two Buck Chuck, spark up a Yankee Candle, and enjoy our Mom Rock playlist with she who gave you life.
“We’re Going to Make A Point”: The Fever 333 is Taking Action, and You Can Too
The Fever 333’s first-ever show was out of a U-Haul truck in the parking lot of Randy’s Donuts in Inglewood, California on July 4 of last year—a much-hyped gig to introduce a band that has, in short order, become one of the most compelling protest acts to come out as a result of the new…
For a few million dollars, you can name your own dinosaur species
We’re thinking that ‘Riotfestasaurus’ rolls off the tongue nicelyIf you have a few million dollars sitting around, you can own and name your very own dinosaur species. Paris-based auction house Aguttes is putting the skeleton of an as-of-yet-unnamed dinosaur species up for bids. Professor Eric Mickeler, who’s assisting Aguttes with the sale, says that like much like bowling (and not at all like…
Why does Gnarly Metal Bring Me So Much Comfort and Joy?
We Asked a Music Therapist for All of the AnswersMusic therapy comes in many shapes and sizes, depending on the needs of a client. The basic consistency amongst therapists is that music acts as the conduit through which they connect with clients. Whether it’s in an attempt to alleviate anxiety, battle an addiction, or cope with tragedy, therapists use music as a tool to…
The Smoking Popes Spoke to Me with ‘Destination Failure’
The year was 1997, or 1998, or 1999. It was certainly pre-millennium, but definitely post-Green Day’s Dookie changing everything for me like Nirvana’s Nevermind changed everything for so many other people a few years prior. I was at my local Hollywood Video in Rockford, Illinois—probably trying to figure out how to rent an R-rated, straight-to-VHS Anna Nicole…
