2026 Early Turkey Ticket + Merch Presale On Sale Now!
Riot Fest 2026 Early Bird Presale is on sale NOW! Get your tickets, gobble gobble.
Premiere: Catbite’s “Excuse Me Miss” is The Perfect Roller-Ska Song for Summer
The Philadelphia band’s sophomore LP Nice One is out August 6The latest single from Philadelphia’s Catbite is the kind of power-pop hit you’d hope to hear blasting from a radio at the roller rink.
The De-Evolution Will Be Televised: A Devo Comic, Part 1
See how the band got involved with David Bowie—and witness Mick Jagger’s reaction to their version of “Satisfaction” when Part 2 arrivesWhat led up to Devo’s sudden explosion of interest around “Whip It”—and how did they meet David Bowie? Find out in this two-part comic on the band’s history.
Coheed and Cambria Are Back With New Single “Shoulders”
The band’s first proper release in 3 years arrives just in time for Riot FestIt sure feels like a new Coheed and Cambria album is approaching. The band has just released “Shoulders,” a heavy-hitter presumably off their upcoming 10th studio album. It arrives with a very cyberpunk-themed lyric video, which you can watch below. “Shoulders” is Coheed and Cambria’s first proper release in almost 3 years (not to discredit…
Pixies Set to Reissue ‘Trompe le Monde’ on Vinyl for 30th Anniversary
The final Pixies record with Kim Deal gets a new vinyl pressing this SeptemberPixies’ fourth LP ‘Trompe le Monde’ is getting a new vinyl reissue to celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. The record will be re-released on marble green vinyl September 24 via 4AD.
The Histories of The Gories, As Told by Mick Collins
“We rejected musicianship in favor of being the most butt-ugly sounding band you could be”Learn how Detroit garage-punk trio the Gories came together back in 1986—and don’t miss them Sunday, September 19 at Riot Fest 2021.
Riot Fest’s Virtual Museum of Bathroom Venues is Now Open
A selection of bathrooms from local Chicago venues—all from the comfort of your own home (or toilet)To celebrate Indepedent Venues Week—and the return of live music in Chicago this month—we’ve curated a selection of restrooms from independent venues across the city, fully viewable in 360° and VR.
Riot Fest Community Spotlight: Working Bikes
This week, we’re giving some love to our favorite bike shop in town: Working Bikes. Stop by if you’re looking to donate an old bike, need some used parts, or want to volunteer (and learn how to tune up bikes).
So That’s How a Pinball Machine is Made
Inside Chicago’s Stern Pinball, the world’s largest pinball manufacturer still standingWe toured Stern Pinball—the biggest pinball factory in the world, right in Chicago’s backyard—and took some very nice photos for you.
