Chicago’s Riot Fest (September 15-17 at Douglas Park) have unveiled over 70 artists in their First Wave lineup announcement with headlining performances by genre-breaking artist Nine Inch Nails, desert rock ruffians Queens of the Stone Age, and the exclusive reunion of seminal punk rock band Jawbreaker. Other special inclusions on the lineup include 80s post-punk […]
Partially because they are lazy, and partially because their fans are awesome, Riot Fest needs help naming two of our stages at Riot Fest. They have teamed up with RedEye in Chicago and Westword in Denver and are holding a contest giving their fans the chance to have a stage named in their honour at […]
Chicago pop punkers Real Friends are just about to release their new album The Home Inside My Head. The album exceeds all expectations and whilst it’s only May it’s fast becoming one of our favourite albums of 2016. We caught up with the bands drummer Brian Blake to learn more about the new album and find […]
In keeping with Riot Fest, tradition, organizers have announced their annual Early-Bird Holiday Presale as well as dates and locations for Chicago’s Riot Fest & Carnival (Sept. 16-18, 2016 in Douglas Park)and Denver’s Riot Fest & Rodeo (Sept. 2-4, 2016 at the National Western Complex). Riot Fest Early-Bird Passes go on sale Tuesday, November 24 […]
Chicago’s Riot Fest & Carnival has announced single-day schedules for the fest, which will be staged at Douglas Park in Chicago September 11-13th. Schedules are below, fans can expect a diverse array of top-flight music as well as attractions, rides and more. On July 20-22, our partners at Groupon will be exclusively selling a limited […]
RISE AGAINST AT FIRSTMERIT BANK PAVILION AT NORTHERLY ISLAND FRIDAY Our good friends in Rise Against are playing in Chicago this Friday! You should go see them. RISE AGAINST Killswitch Engage letlive. Friday, July 17th FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island 1300 South Lynn White Drive Chicago, IL Doors: 6 p.m. // ALL AGES Tickets […]
Coheed and Cambria will release their new album, The Color Before The Sun, on Oct. 9 via 300 Entertainment. The band is giving fans an early listen, streaming the song and lyrics for “You Got Spirit, Kid” via Coheedandcambria.com, with the digital download of the single available July 10. The Color Before The Sun is […]
Toronto’s Riot Fest & Expo has announced the second wave of bands to play its festival on September 19 and 20 at Downsview Park. Weezer, A$AP Rocky, Bleachers, Cancer Bats, Courage My Love, and Ritual join a diverse array of bands previously announced. To top it off, Weezer will play both days of the festival, […]
Chicago’s Riot Fest and Carnival is announcing another wave of bands to play in Douglas Park September 11-13. System of a Down, The Prodigy, 88 Fingers Louie, and Chef’Special join the huge and diverse array of bands previously announced. Ticket Link: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/865669?utm_source=Western%20Publicity&utm_medium=press_release_2ndAnnounce For those tight on budget, Riot Fest is also bringing back its layaway […]
SECOND WAVE OF BANDS ANNOUNCED FOR RIOT FEST & RODEO IN DENVER System of a Down, The Prodigy, Death Grips, 88 Fingers Louie, Chef’Special and Input & Broken added, Ticket Layaway Program Now Available. System of a Down, The Prodigy, Death Grips, 88 Fingers Louie, Chef’Special, and Input & Broken will be joining the lineup […]