St. Vincent is proving yet again there’s nothing she can’t do, in the most badass way possible—by writing and directing a horror film.
Riot Fest is coming up fast, and with it comes the announcement of the festival’s official aftershows. Featuring sets from Sum 41, Hot Mulligan, Anthony Green, and so many more, fans will want to finish their festival day long after the final headliner. Before the festival starts on September 20, festival-goers can enjoy music two days prior. The late-night shows kick off on Wednesday, September 18, with two concerts featuring appearances from Sum 41 with Drug Church and Many Eyes, and St. Vincent. Thursday night includes headliners from New Found Glory and The Chisel with support from Sincere Engineer and… Read more »
After sharing the news that Riot Fest would take place in Bridgeview, IL at SeatGeek Stadium, the festival has officially announced they’re returning to Douglass Park in the heart of Chicago. “If there was no Chicago, there’d be no Riot Fest. It grew out of an independent music community where one would be able to see Naked Raygun, Smashing Pumpkins, or Rise Against on a random Saturday night, and you’d still have enough time to go catch a late-night set at Legends and if lucky enough, maybe Buddy (Guy) would be there performing at his venue,” says founder Michael “Riot… Read more »
After revealing its full lineup in June, Riot Fest has officially shared its day-to-day schedule. Running from September 20-22, Riot Fest is taking place at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. Headliners include Fall Out Boy on Friday, Beck and Pavement on Saturday, and Slayer on Sunday. Additionally, attendees can see the likes of Hot Mulligan, The Aces, and Sum 41 on September 20. Then, Saturday, September 21 artists include Taking Back Sunday, L.S. Dunes, and Bright Eyes. And finally, Sunday artists include Something Corporate, Laura Jane Grace, Gel, and more. Additionally, NOFX fans can catch the band on all three… Read more »
Riot Fest is officially back for 2024, taking place on September 20, 21, and 22 at Bridgeview, Illinois’ Seatgeek Stadium. Headliners include Fall Out Boy on Friday, Beck on Saturday, and Slayer on Sunday. The festival lineup boasts myriad rock staples including The Offspring, who are playing their 1994 LP Smash, NOFX, Taking Back Sunday, Sum 41, and beyond. Plus, rising stars such as Heart Attack Man, Sweet Pill, and Loveless, will also be taking to the Riot Fest stages. While announcing their festival slot, Fall Out Boy shared, “[H]aving a big ol’ Chicago homecoming + headlining #RiotFest on September… Read more »
WILLOW has announced her upcoming album, empathogen. The follow-up to her previous alt-rock release, <COPINGMECHANISM>, is due out on May 3. Fans get an idea of her new sound with her second song off of the upcoming LP, “b i g f e e l i n g s.” The track maneuvers the singer-songwriter into a new field, teetering on the alternative sphere. Beginning with old-timey piano keys to introduce the single before soft yet powerful vocals from WILLOW kick off the song, there’s a clear difference in style. That isn’t bad at all; there’s a variety of influences sprinkled… Read more »
— Today we talk about Paramore’s album release party, the Red Hot Chili Peppers tour, and the Oxford Dictionary’s word for 2022. — Paramore is Throwing a Party Paramore just made our 2023 pretty cool before the year has even started. Their new album, This Is Why drops February 10th but if you’re lucky, you’ll get the listen a little sooner. The band has announced they’ll be playing an album release show on February 6th at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry. The venue holds a lot of history and is located in one of the coolest music cities out there. Now… Read more »
What better way to kick off a weekend than with new music? Featuring new tracks from A Day to Remember, Panic! At the Disco, Billie Eilish, and more.
idobi is spotlighting some of the LGBTQIA+ artists who are sparking hope, change, and serving up fire anthems every day of the year.
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the Texas Senate Bill 8.
