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Video Premiere: New Stuff from Chicago’s Favorite Celtic Punks, Flatfoot 56
The positive Celtic punks Flatfoot 56 have been making their hometown of Chicago proud since the year 2000. Therefore, Riot Fest is thrilled to premiere the video for “Odd Boat,” the title track from the band’s new album, out now on Sailor’s Grave Records. Frontman Tobin Bawinkel shared a few words about the video. This…
Get in the Van: The Riot Fest Gift Guide for Touring Musicians
If you believe the rock ‘n’ roll mythology, touring is a nonstop party on wheels. In reality, it’s usually a tedious, uncomfortable endeavor that will wear you down both physically and mentally. That is, if you’re not properly prepared. Here are a few simple, affordable items that can drastically improve the experience of spending weeks…
Riot Fest Adoptable Puppy Of The Week: Lola
I asked her name, and in a dark brown voice, she yelped “Lola”Lola A171894 • Spayed, 2-year-old Female Available for Adoption at Chicago ACC Come to CACC any day from 12-6pm and meet Lola, our little jumping bean with cute crooked ears. She’s got a nice, happy, playful energy and is interested in everything going on around her. She seems either confused or young; likely both as…
Mick Jagger as a Saggy-Lipped Hippo: 13 Creatures Named After Rock Stars
Researchers have the godly power to name new organisms they discover whatever the hell they want. That’s why a cockroach named for Jerry Garcia roams the earth, and why a trio of slime-mold beetles are named for George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, and Donald Rumsfeld. But scientists aren’t mad, just people who love rock. A tarantula was…
“It’s Okay to Be a Human Being”: A Q&A with Circa Survive’s Colin Frangicetto
If you pick up a dystopian vibe from Circa Survive’s new album, The Amulet, that’s no accident. On top of being recorded during a turbulent presidential election, it also captures a period in the life of front man Anthony Green where he struggled with depression and substance abuse, and the often difficult path away from…
Jawbreaker First Demo has been Remixed, Remastered, and Released
Holy shit! Jawbreaker just released a remixed and remastered version of their first demo tape on Bandcamp. Check out the songs—from 1989— below, and even further down you can read the e-liner notes from the band. Can 2017 get any better for Jawbreaker fans? Nope, doesn’t seem like it. Demo (remixed/remastered) by Jawbreaker The first…
Daily Riot Fest Roundup
Friday, December 1, 2017Riot Fest interviews Riley Breckenridge from Thrice. See them at Aragon Ballroom with Circa Survive, CHON and Balance and Composure on December 7th! https://riotfest.org/2017/12/thrice-interview/ Riot Fest Deluxe VIP Early Bird Tickets are SOLD OUT. I would suggest getting your GA, VIP, and Ultimate VIP Tickets before it’s too late. Riot Fest Tickets Glassjaw has a…
“We’re Not Afraid To Do What We Want To Do”: A Q&A With Riley Breckenridge from Thrice
Thrice’s path from upstart melodic hardcore kids to elder statesmen of a whole movement of prog-indebted heavy music that grew up around albums like their massively ambitious concept quadruple-EP The Alchemy Index has been marked by a fair share of turbulence, including an ill-fated stint on a major label. So it wasn’t surprising that the…