2026 Early Turkey Ticket + Merch Presale On Sale Now!
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Lou Reed’s ‘New Sensations’: An Unlikely Christmastime Staple
A look back into the holiday themes in Lou Reed’s 1984 solo record“Two years ago today, I was arrested on Christmas Eve.”
Not Ready For New Year’s Eve Parties? This Year, Try ‘Get Crazy’ Instead
A semi-forgotten rock ‘n’ roll comedy from the director of Rock ‘n’ Roll High School, now freshly available on Blu-ray/DVD for the first timeStaying in this year for New Year’s? The guy who directed Rock ‘n’ Roll High School made a pretty great NYE film called Get Crazy—and it even has Lee Ving in it.
Green Day’s ‘Kerplunk’ Celebrates 30 Years (And Laurie L. Is Out of Prison)
Lookout! Records co-founder Larry Livermore recalls the release of Green Day’s 2nd studio albumIn 1991, international pop punk superstars Green Day hadn’t yet achieved international fame. And, while they may have been rising local stars in the East Bay punk scene, they were still a far cry from any major commercial success. All of that would begin to change, though, when the band released Kerplunk—often stylized as Kerplunk!—their…
Riot Fest Would Like to Mail You a Holiday Card… Again
In the spirit of Riot Festmas and all holidays that surround this festive time of the year, we’d like to send you a holiday card because we love like you. The first 250 people who fill out the form below (sorry, U.S. residents only) will receive a 2021 Riot Fest holiday card in the mail…
Finally: Chicago is Getting a Golden Girls Convention in 2022
Golden Con—a first-of-its-kind event—will stretch an entire weekend next springMark your calendars, set your alarms, and start assembling your Dorothy cosplay: The Golden Girls is getting its very own fan convention, and it’s taking place right here in Chicago.
25% Off All RiotBrand.org Merch This Weekend
Use code HOLIDAY25 at checkoutSince it’s been extra cold lately (and because the lack of sunlight past 4 o’clock is utterly dreadful), this should cheer you up: All Riot Fest merch is 25% off this weekend! Starting now until this Sunday (Dec. 5 @ 11:59pm), use code HOLIDAY25 to stock up on stocking stuffers and warm winter wear—including a new Skanta Claus…
Share Some Love and Donate to Our Holiday Clothing Drive
Drop off items from now until January 6, benefiting the students and families of Lawndale Community AcademyThe Riot Fest Foundation is joining forces with Lawndale Community Academy for a clothing drive this winter! Starting today (until January 6), you can drop off clothing, hygiene supplies, and coats needed for children ages K-8 to help out the students and families of Lawndale Community Academy. Here is what you can donate: Hygiene Items…
Snowstorm Traps Oasis Cover Band, Entire Audience Inside Pub for 3 Days
“Anyway, here’s Wonderwall”Sounds like the set-up to a great joke, right? Guess again.
