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 »
CLIFFDIVER are back with an explosive cover of X-Ray Spex classic tune “Oh Bondage, Up Yours!” via SideOneDummy Records. The band teamed up with Descendents‘ very own Stephen Egerton to bring fans a new rendition of this iconic song. CLIFFDIVER certainly do the original justice, exerting the same high-energy approach to the track. It is fast, aggressive, and over-the-top in the best way. Lead singer Briana Wright shares on the cover: “I’ve had the dream of reinventing the song for so long…. and not only is it happening, but we did it alongside another musical hero of ours???? It’s the… Read more »
Having made a name for herself in punk rock with her group The Bombpops, and touring alongside genre titans such as Descendents, Bad Religion, and Against Me!, vocalist/guitarist Jen Razavi (Jen Pop) has launched her debut solo track, “Saw In Half.” The Will Yip-produced (Circa Survive, Turnstile, La Dispute) single is hauntingly, atmospheric showcasing Razavi’s tenderness and vulnerability. Where there were once fast, driving rhythms, distorted guitar riffs, and melodic hooks, Razavi has traded in for a more stripped-back, delicate approach. Detailing a failed relationship that’s left the narrator feeling broken and alone, “Saw In Half” is an introspective and… Read more »
This week I have long time friend and singer/songwriter Jamie Woolford from his band The Stereo! I’ve always thought this band has been ahead of their time and I’ve been going to their shows since 1998, these guys have slept on my floor and vice versa over the years of touring. Jamie met me when I was a fan of theirs and going to shows in Salt Lake City, and we’ve followed each other’s careers ever since! He’s been a big influence on me and I’m really happy he took the time to come talk to me, we even talk… Read more »
n this episode of Disposable Heroes, we have one of our oldest friends in the drum community, Jeff Neumann. Known by many as “Rhino”, he’s currently managing the road for the legendary Descendents, and doubling down with his passion for drums by taking care of the one and only, Bill Stevenson on stage.
Geek Girl Riot celebrates Netflix’s new series High on the Hog before throwing it back to some classic trainwrecks. Then we revisit some interviews with the cast & crew of Finding You.
This week on Geek Girl Riot we get into The Art Episode—talking all things creativity with Fantastic Forum. Then Finding You stars Rose Reid and Jedidiah Goodacre drop in along with writer/director Brian Baugh to get you ready to see the new film.
With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, Jaret and Gary kick off a new episode of The Rockstar Dad Show by talking about food. Listen in as they share some of their worst cooking fails and chat about the holiday.
Now that Christmas is less than a month away, you’re probably a little stressed about your holiday shopping list—but never fear, because the hosts are bringing you a gift guide for all the dads in your life. They’ll give their opinions on New York Magazine’s top picks before sharing their own recommendations.
Later, Chris Shary calls into the show. Chris is a legendary punk rock artist known for his work with the Descendents. On top of that, he’s a teacher and a dad. When he chats with the guys, they talk time management, how he started drawing, where he found his interest in punk rock and more!
Part 2 of Darrin’s chat with Mr. Stephen Egerton airs.
Part 1 of Darrin’s chat with Stephen Egerton from The Descendents airs.
