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Is this the Academy Is… reunion set list?
The Academy Is… performed in Chicago last night as a pre-Riot Fest reunion. They’ve mentioned that these performances are both “reunion” and “farewell” shows, but fans are sure to be overwhelmed with nostalgia as the group make their way through the set. The show at the Double Door Chicago last night was packed with fan […]
Riot Fest, Chicago hospital reach agreement following lawsuit
Riot Fest Chicago is set to take place this weekend from September 11-13 in Douglas Park, but a lawsuit filed earlier this week from St. Anthony Hospital, in an attempt to stop the festival altogether, has put the event in a tough spot (following the previous move from Humboldt Park due to community opposition). The hospital […]
Chicago hospital sues in attempt to stop Riot Fest from happening
This coming weekend, Riot Fest is set to take place on Chicago's West Side in Douglas Park. St. Anthony Hospital, however, suddenly doesn’t want that to happen. Last Friday, hospital attorneys filed a federal lawsuit, as well as motioned for a temporary restraining order, against the three-day extravaganza. The case stands on the ground of […]
Riot Fest Denver gallery (Day 2): Thrice, Alkaline Trio, Gwar, more
Photographer: Svetlana Joukova AP photographer Svetlana Joukova brings you exclusive shots from Day 2 of Riot Fest Denver.
Riot Fest Denver gallery: Coheed & Cambria, System Of A Down, more
Photographer: Svetlana Joukova AP photographer Svetlana Joukova brings you exclusive shots from Day 1 of Riot Fest Denver.
Riot Fest Denver announces single day lineups
Riot Fest and Rodeo is set to take place at National Western Complex in Denver from August 28-30 with impressive headliners such as System Of A Down, Modest Mouse, Iggy Pop and Snoop Dogg, along with a massive, equally eclectic undercard of varying talents like the Get Up Kids, the Hotelier, Rozwell Kid and PUP to […]
Weezer, System Of A Down, the Prodigy, more added to Riot Fest Denver, Toronto
Weezer, System Of A Down, the Prodigy and more have been announced for Riot Fest Toronto and Denver. See who's playing where below and be sure to leave us a comment with who you're excited to see. Riot Fest Denver will take place August 28-30 at the National Western Complex. Tickets are on sale now. Toronto will be held September […]
Alkaline Trio, Snoop Dogg, Tenacious D, Modest Mouse, more announced for Riot Fest Denver
Alkaline Trio, Snoop Dogg, Tenacious D, Modest Mouse and many others have been announced for the Denver dates of Riot Fest. The first wave of bands can be found below. Riot Fest & Rodeo Denver will be held August 28-30 at the National Western Complex. Tickets are on sale now. Lineup: Modest Mouse, Pixies, Snoop Dogg, Iggy Pop, Tenacious D, Run […]
Despite support to stay in Humboldt Park, Riot Fest Chicago forced to move to new location
Despite receiving a great amount of support to stay in Humboldt Park, Riot Fest Chicago has been forced to move to its new location of Douglas Park. In 2014, Riot Fest Chicago came under scrutiny for the disaster-land aftermath it left behind in its wake at Humboldt Park. The Chicago Park District revealed a $182,000 bill for damages. As […]
Sign this petition to keep Riot Fest Chicago at Humboldt Park
In 2014, Riot Fest Chicago came under scrutiny for the disaster-land aftermath it left behind in its wake at Humboldt Park. As always, however, festival organizers addressed the situation with the utmost respect and professionalism. Areas of the park affected by the fest have since been addressed and are being restored to pristine conditions. Even the […]
New venue announced for Riot Fest Denver
The venue and dates for Riot Fest Denver have been announced. Riot Fest & Rodeo Denver will be held at National Western Complex August 28 to August 30. Single-day and multi-day early bird tickets go on sale tomorrow, April 24 at 12 p.m. MST. Get your tickets here. Check out the flyer:
Riot Fest announce 2015 Toronto, Chicago, Denver dates
As usual, Riot Fest will be featured at dates in Toronto, Chicago and Denver this September, which will be in celebration of its 11-year anniversary. Lineup announcements and tickets are coming soon. For now, check out a message from Riot Fest and the full list of dates below. We are very excited to announce our return to […]
Artist on Artist interview: La Dispute and Tiny Moving Parts
Jordan Dreyer of La Dispute chats with Dylan Mattheisen of Tiny Moving Parts at Riot Fest Denver about their favorite actors, pre-show vocal rituals, “the middle west,” which songs they should cover together and more!
New Found Glory on their new album, baseball and The Story So Far
Weekend shows have become the norm for New Found Glory lately. APTV Los Angeles correspondent chats with Chad Gilbert and Jordan Pundik about what they’ve been up to and what’s happening in the off-time. Hint: new music! “Every weekend [for the past five weeks], we’ve had a different show or festival,” says Gilbert. “In between […]
“People can tell how not cool you are more easily.”—Taking Back Sunday talk technological advances
APTV Los Angeles correspondent Nick Major chats with Adam Lazzara and John Nolan of Taking Back Sunday about the early days of the band, how they survived without technology and how it has changed things for the band over the years. “[Social media] takes a lot of the mystery out of rock ‘n roll and […]
"Lifestyle branding is bullshit"—The Used on the corporatization of music culture
The Used chat with AP West Coast Editor Ryan J. Downey about music festivals and how they've changed over the years, including how lifestyle branding has marred them. “They're taking everything that's cool about people's lives and then selling it back to them for lots of money,” says vocalist Bert McCracken. They also chat philanthropy, […]
Riot Fest Denver Day 2: A Day To Remember, Glassjaw, Bring Me The Horizon, City & Colour, Frnkiero
Photographer: Svetlana Joukova AP photographer Svetlana Joukova brings you exclusive shots of A Day To Remember, Bring Me The Horizon, Frnkiero and the Cellebration, We Came As Romans, Lucero, Glassjaw, Dads, Taking Back Sunday, Descendents, the Used, City & Colour, Plague Vendor and I Am The Avalanche from Riot Fest Denver day two. Check out Friday's Denver gallery featuring New Found Glory, Weezer, La Dispute, Mineral, Slayer, Primus, the Flaming Lips, Tiny Moving […]
Riot Fest Denver Day 1: New Found Glory, Weezer, La Dispute, Mineral, Tiny Moving Parts
Photographer: Svetlana Joukova AP photographer Svetlana Joukova brings you exclusive shots of New Found Glory, Weezer, La Dispute, Mineral, Slayer, Primus, the Flaming Lips, Tiny Moving Parts and My Body Sings Electric from Riot Fest Denver day one.
Riot Fest Chicago Day 3: Weezer, Pussy Riot, Tegan And Sara, Motion City Soundtrack, more
Photographer: Ryan Bakerink AP photographer Ryan Bakerink brings you exclusive Riot Fest Chicago live shots and portraits from Weezer, Andrew W.K., New Found Glory, Social Distortion, the Front Bottoms, Motion City Soundtrack, Tegan And Sara, Pussy Riot, the Menzingers and the Hold Steady.
8 Bands You Absolutely Must Watch At Riot Fest Denver This Weekend
September is finally here, and you know what that means: It’s Riot Fest season! Riot Fest has quickly become the AP staff’s favorite festival of the year, with its insane lineups full of unexpected reunions and legends rubbing shoulders with up-and-comers. All three Riot Fests—Toronto, Chicago and Denver—share some lineup overlap. No matter which one […]
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