September 19, 2017September 19, 2017 Daily Riot Fest Roundup By Riot Fest / Chicago, Music, News, Roundup / paramore, morrissey, beach slang We have some new Chicago shows coming up! • 11/15/17 - Dessa at Cobra Lounge Tickets are on sale now here. • 2/23/18 - Machine Head at Concord… Read more
September 1, 2017 Daily Riot Fest Roundup By Riot Fest / Archive, Chicago, Music, News, Roundup / motorhead, White Mystery, the misfits Today is the 20th anniversary of the release of Tubthumping, that Chumbawamba album with that one song. We're not going to embed the video here,… Read more
August 9, 2017November 27, 2017 WHY DIY? Vol. V: Getting A Brand To Sponsor Your Band By Miss Alex White / Chicago, Music, Why DIY? / White Mystery, Miss Alex White, Why DIY? Over recent decades, companies have finally recognized the value of music and how it shapes people's lifestyles. Your preferred genre of music most likely influenced… Read more
August 1, 2017August 1, 2017 Daily Riot Fest Roundup By Riot Fest / Archive, Chicago, Music / sleep on it, White Mystery, sleater-kinney Happy National Parents' Day! In honor of this special day that we didn't know existed until yesterday, here are a bunch of Riot Fest staffers'… Read more
July 24, 2017November 27, 2017 Why DIY? Vol IV: How To Write Your Own Press Release By Miss Alex White / Archive, Chicago, Music, Why DIY? / White Mystery, Miss Alex White, Why DIY? Anyone with news can write a press release. As a DIY band, your job is to communicate upcoming tours, releases, and music videos to journalists… Read more
July 14, 2017July 14, 2017 Jeff Rosenstock, Alex White and More to DJ After Hours At The Riot Feast This Weekend! By Riot Fest / Archive, Chicago, Food, Music, Riot Fest Presents, The Riot Feast / White Mystery, the riot feast, Miss Alex White Come one, come all! Following Pitchfork Fest, or The Aquabats, or whatever you do tonight, step right up to The Riot Feast and shake it… Read more
July 10, 2017November 27, 2017 Why DIY? Vol. III: 7 Steps To Book Your Own Shows By Miss Alex White / Archive, Chicago, Music, Why DIY? / White Mystery, Miss Alex White, Why DIY? One of the most important lessons for DIY musicians is how to properly book a show. This article walks you through the process from an… Read more
June 20, 2017November 27, 2017 Why DIY? Vol. II: How To Make Money On Tour, Part 1 By Miss Alex White / Chicago, Features / White Mystery, Miss Alex White, Why DIY? Imagine you’re a DIY band booking your own tour, and you’re wondering how to come home with cash. Four musicians pile into a van and… Read more
September 7, 2012 Riot Fest and Carnival Chicago 2012 set times revealed! By Riot Fest / Archive / riot fest chicago, Gwar, andrew w.k. The day is finally upon is where we can release the set times for Riot Fest and Carnival Chicago 2012! You can check out the… Read more
June 28, 2012 Shonen Knife/White Mystery tour planned By Riot Fest / Archive / tour dates, pop punk, garage rock This afternoon White Mystery uploaded a photo to their Facebook page announcing a tour with long running Japanese punks Shoenen Knife. The full list… Read more
May 30, 2012 Riot Fest & Consequence of Sound Present: The Henry Clay People, June 23 By Riot Fest / Archive / cobra lounge, White Mystery, announcement Good morning everyone, ready for a show announcement? Sure you are. On June 23 Glendale's Henry Clay People will grace the stage of the Cobra… Read more
May 15, 2012 Rise Against, Iggy & the Stooges, Elvis Costello, Descendents, Dropkick Murphys, The Offspring and many more headline Riot Fest By Riot Fest / Archive / punk, hardcore, indie rock TICKETS ON SALE NOW! FIRST WAVE OF ANNOUNCEMENTS. MORE HEADLINERS AND BANDS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON... Read more