See you back in Douglass Park this September.
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Riot Fest at Home: Stay Indoors with Livestreams From Brendan Kelly and Josh Caterer
Get a taste of The Lawrence Arms on Thursday and Smoking Popes on FridayWe’re not going to lie: it sucks not having any shows to go to right now. So we here at Riot Fest are bringing you the good times… at home and online. Introducing: Riot Fest at Home!
Surprise, the First New X Album in 35 Years is Out Now
Alphabetland is the first record from X’s original lineup since 1985X has surprise-dropped ‘Alphabetland,’ the band’s first new release under their original lineup since 1985’s ‘Ain’t Love Grand.’ Listen now.
The Best Ways to Stay Okay During Quarantine
A short list of resources for anyone strugglingIf you’re struggling, there’s no reason not to ask for help. Here’s a short list of resources available to those who need it, from helplines to wellness apps. Let’s get through this together.
Frank Iero is GWAR’s Latest Victim in a New Music Video
“Medicine Square Garden” sees the Future Violents torn to piecesWe regret to inform you that Frank Iero has been brutally murdered by GWAR.
The Riot Fest Home Haircut Contest: Cut Your Hair and Win a Flowbee
As many of us quarantine for the health and safety of those around us, the current state of affairs has (hopefully) taught everything one important lesson: You should never cut your own hair. Like, seriously. Some of you have made some serious errors in judgement. Thus, in the spirit of terrible haircuts, we’re hosting the…
Riot Fest’s 4/20 Gift Guide for the Quarantined Stoner
It’s 4/20 for the rest of the month. Why not get yourself something nice?Smoking weed is one of those things that we’re fine doing at home all the time, but now sort of resent that we don’t have the option of doing elsewhere.
The Riot Fest 4/20 Playlist to Definitely Not Smoke Weed To
We 100% most definitely don’t partake in any devil’s lettuce of any strain or variety, but if you’re celebrating… here’s a playlist to totally not smoke the jazz cabbage to.
Riot Fest Adoptable Puppies: Foster Homes Needed!
Chicago Animal Care and Control STILL NEEDS HELP!! There are some misleading headlines out there that have the public thinking the shelter is empty and is closing its doors… THIS IS NOT TRUE. The shelter’s vets have been instructed by the Department of Ag. to stop altering animals to save resources during the pandemic. For this…
