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Thursday celebrate 20 years of War All the Time at Chicago’s Metro
See our recap and photos of the Riot Fest aftershow.
The Aquadolls embody style on and off the stage
We got ready with the punk trio and toured the ROMWE Garage at Riot Fest.
See the setlist from Turnstile’s Riot Fest performance
The hardcore outfit received top billing for Riot Fest’s opening night.
Catch Silverstein, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more on the road
This week, a handful of festival lineups were announced, as well as tour dates from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Silverstein, and others.
Mannequin Pussy: "Our new realities can still be just as beautiful as the ones before"
Few punk bands have ascended quite like Mannequin Pussy. Marisa “Missy” Dabice details their new lineup and trying to finish a new record by this winter.
The Linda Lindas on playing Riot Fest and equality in the industry: “Punk is for everybody”
The Linda Lindas spent the last year navigating their breakout success. No matter their age, they aim to earn respect for their music and have fun doing it.
32 bands on their best Riot Fest memories—gallery
Riot Fest is a yearly highlight. This year’s performers reflect on their favorite memories from the festival, and relive the event with our photo gallery.
The Wonder Years reveal new album The Hum Goes On Forever, share "Wyatt's Song (Your Name)"
The Wonder Years have announced their seventh studio album, The Hum Goes On Forever. The band also shared “Wyatt’s Song (Your Name).”
The Wonder Years share new track "Summer Clothes"—listen
The Wonder Years have shared another new single, “Summer Clothes.” Their new album is set to release later this year. “Summer Clothes” is an anthemic trek through memories, where sadness parts for just long enough to notice its absence. Vocalist Dan Campbell cries out, sounding close to tears while recounting these precious moments. Read more: […]
My Chemical Romance, Pale Waves and 8 other things you need to check out this week
***This article contains sponsored content*** Check out The Latest — for all the essential new music, tickets and livestreams you need right now. My Chemical Romance return with new music Where else would we begin this week’s roundup than with “The Foundations Of Decay”? My Chemical Romance’s first new material since 2014 dropped out of […]
My Chemical Romance, Misfits, Nine Inch Nails, more will play Riot Fest 2022
Riot Fest has announced its 2022 lineup. Headliners include My Chemical Romance, the original Misfits and Nine Inch Nails. One-day, two-day and three-day passes are available here. Check out the lineup below. Read more: Pale Waves announce new album ‘Unwanted,’ drop lead single “Lies”—watch Riot Fest will be returning to Douglas Park and will last […]
HEALTH's John Famiglietti says their new LP was their quickest to make
In 2021, collaboration was the lifeblood for HEALTH. Last year alone, the band linked up with Poppy (“DEAD FLOWERS”), Nine Inch Nails (“ISN’T EVERYONE”), Perturbator (“Excess”) and Deftones’ Chino Moreno and Tyler Bates (“ANTI-LIFE”). Each of those singles sounds unique, taking on distinct characteristics of their collaborators. “There’s less pressure [with collabs],” John Famiglietti explains. […]
Riot Fest highlights: KennyHoopla, Meet Me @ The Altar, Slipknot and more
Gratitude is the answer to everything these days. Riot Fest knows that inherently. Across all four days of the festival, that feeling permeated the grounds of Douglas Park. Whether it was Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins professing his love for Chicago several times over or Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne performing from a human hamster ball […]
NOFX explore history in new animated video for “The Big Drag”—watch
NOFX have released an off-the-wall animated music video for the track “The Big Drag,” off their latest release, Single Album. The visual was created by the Ukrainian duo the Mad Twins, also known as Olya and Vira Ishchuk. The video starts with the members of NOFX cleaning up lead singer and bassist Fat Mike’s room. […]
9 bands we wish would come back to make another full-length album
In the past decade, everyone from Misfits and Jawbreaker to My Chemical Romance and Rage Against The Machine has thrilled us with the announcement of a reunion show or tour. And while we’re ecstatic to see these artists hit the road again, that doesn’t stop us from wishing that they’d make a pitstop or two […]
Halsey announces upcoming album ‘If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power’
UPDATE: JULY 7, 2021, 5:00 P.M. E.T. Halsey officially released the cover art for their fourth album via Instagram. The photographic artwork celebrates the beauty of the body after childbirth and the duality of autonomy. As if depicted by a Renaissance painting, a baby sits on their lap with a curled-over hand and wrinkled blanket. […]
10 alternative artists who have defined Riot Fest throughout the years
Over the years, Riot Fest has taken over Chicago’s Douglas Park with circus sideshows, carnival games and, most importantly, an incredible lineup. But its history stretches even further back, drawing people of all ages and backgrounds between its hub and offshoots in Toronto and Denver. The festival has been running for 15 years strong, solidifying […]
Simple Plan and New Found Glory reschedule 2021 tour with presale code
Pop-punk legends Simple Plan and New Found Glory have rescheduled their Pop Punk’s Still Not Dead tour. Hitting the road in September 2021, the groups will be joined along the way by rising alt-pop act LØLØ. Alternative Press and Live Nation have partnered to offer a special presale for the tour. Launching Wednesday, May 26 […]
Nine Inch Nails, Run The Jewels and more set to headline Riot Fest 2021
The organizers of Riot Fest have announced that the festival is returning to Douglass Park in Chicago this fall. In typical Riot fashion, the lineup for Sept. 17, 18 and 19 is stacked. “We’ve missed you and we can’t wait to see you this year,” the festival organizers shared. Headliners include alternative veterans Nine Inch […]
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