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: No Trigger’s “Antifantasy” is a Ripping Ballad Against Bootlickers
Melodic hardcore band No Trigger is currently gearing up to release a five-song EP called the Acid Lord EP. Today, we’ve got an exclusive first single for you—with a tripped-out music video filled with cop chases and “Punkle Sam.” Watch the music video for “Antifantasy” below. Massachusetts’ No Trigger is offering Acid Lord EP as…
‘Dig Me Out’ Turns 25: How Sleater-Kinney’s Biggest Record Broke Every Boundary
The band’s third studio album rejected labels, challenged critics, and rose above personal attacks. It stands today as their most important release: the record where everything clickedDig Me Out (released 25 years ago today) is the beginning of an era for Sleater-Kinney—a point on the map that you can point to as a reference for where a turn was made down a new road.
JER Announces Debut Solo Album, Drops First Single “Clout Chasers”
Known for their work as Skatune Network, Jeremy Hunter‘s first release as JER is a thrilling thrust forward for skaWhether you’ve heard them as Skatune Network before or not, JER’s debut solo album ‘Bothered / Unbothered‘ (out May 27) is sure to please. Catch them live in Chicago on June 2 at Reggies.
Protect Trans Kids! A Charity Shirt for Transgender Day of Visibility
100% of the proceeds from these shirt sales will be donated to Equality Texas Foundationn recognition of Trans Day of Visibility this year, we’re releasing a new shirt design today (via RiotBrand.org) to support trans kids in Texas. 100% of the proceeds from each shirt sale will go directly towards Equality Texas Foundation.
My Grocery Store’s Radio Stuck With Me Forever
The soundtrack of a past job can follow you forever—but hearing those same songs on repeat isn’t always badI’m lying to you when I’m out shopping. Not about anything major; I’m not carrying some dark secret in my basket. But if you were to approach me and try to say something, I would point to my AirPods and make a series of vague gestures with my hands to signal that sorry, I can’t…
Wake Up: Coheed and Cambria’s Coffee Roasters is the Real Deal
The Riot Fest staff weighs in on the band’s new premium beansWe tried Coheed and Cambria’s new coffee. Spoiler alert: it does not suck.
Riot Fest Supports Ukraine with Merch Fundraiser
100% of the proceeds from two shirts benefit Ukraine organizations; Read a statement from our festival’s founder, a Ukrainian-AmericanIn light of the escalating situation overseas, we are starting an urgent fundraiser with 100% of the proceeds donated to two organizations supporting life-saving measures in Ukraine.
Remembering Ronnie Spector: An Illustrated History
Celebrate International Women’s Day with a look back though the life of Ronnie Spector—one of the most badass women and influential trendsetters in rock history.