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Get your tickets early for one heck of a dealFor a limited time only, Riot Fest Early Bird tickets are $124.98. Get your tickets now and we’ll see you September 11–13, 2020.
Punk Rock Movie Night: ‘Streets of Fire’ & ‘You Weren’t There’
A new column where we offer up the best pickings in punk cinemaIn our new series Punk Rock Movie Night, our resident video store creeper Dustin Krcatovich handpicks two precious gems from the vast and mysterious world of punk rock cinema.
The Weirdest Shit We Saw at NAMM 2020
We didn’t actually go, but still spotted some bizarre gear this yearThe music gear industry is in the middle of a period of wild experimentation, and NAMM was the center of it all last weekend.
Paramore’s Hayley Willams Announces Debut Solo Album, Shares “Simmer”
Petals For Armor is out May 8 via Atlantic RecordsParamore frontwoman Hayley Willams has revealed the first details of her debut solo album ‘PETALS FOR ARMOR,‘ out May 8 via Atlantic Records.
Punk Trend Predictions For The 2020s, Illustrated
What new trends will punks set in the new decade? Here's our best guesses.
Fyre Fest Exec Who Almost Sucked Dick for Water Finally Gets Some
The limited-edition Evian bottle reads: "So good you'd do anything for it"Pretty much everything possible went wrong in the execution of the ill-fated Fyre Festival, from the “luxury villas” to the “authentic island cuisine.” But arguably the most memorable story to come out of the whole mess of Andy King, the Fyre producer who—as described in Netflix’s Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened—nearly went down
Anti-Flag’s New Album ‘20/20 Vision’ is Out Today
See the band on May 7 at Cobra LoungePittsburgh-based punk outfit Anti-Flag have just released a brand-spanking-new album to kick off the new year. It’s called 20/20 Vision, the latest chapter in the band’s two-decade career of protest songs and political activism, and it’s out today via Spinefarm Records. 20/20 Vision takes aim at the current administration and political climate—the album’s opening track, “Hate
Hey, You! Join The Riot Fest Street Team!
Help spread the word and earn free Riot Fest ticketsPut up some posters, hand out some flyers, go to Riot Fest 2020 for free. It’s that simple.
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Announce Two Live Albums for Bushfire Relief
All proceeds benefit Wildlife Victoria & Animals AustraliaAll proceeds benefit Wildlife Victoria & Animals Australia.
The Original Wiggles to Reunite for Australian Wildfire Relief Concert
The original four Wiggles are getting back together to raise money towards fighting the wildfires in Australia.
Photos: GWAR at Concord Music Hall, 12.29.19
We’re still recovering from the mighty show GWAR put on at Concord Music Hall last week, where the band brutally murdered our photographer. Thankfully we still got the photos!
Andrew W.K.’s 17 Party Tips for a Great New Year’s Eve
Party with the man himself on New Year's Eve at Concord Music HallAndrew W.K. shares his best party tips for your New Year’s Eve celebration. Who’s going to ring in the new year tonight with Andrew W.K. at Concord Music Hall?
Riot Fest’s Holiday Gift Guide: DIY Edition
If you can’t make it, pay someone else to make itEveryone knows that a homemade gift is the best kind of present to give a loved one. Unfortunately for the masses, making the perfect Christmas gift is easier said than done (put frankly, you might just suck at crafts). The writing staff here at RiotFest.org has put together a list of our favorite DIY-ers and the
Tell Us Who Should Play Riot Fest 2020 to Win a Bunch of Vinyl
One winner gets 30+ records from all of our favorite bandsWe won’t listen to you whatsoever, but we’ll pick one winner and send them 30+ vinyl LPs of our favorite bands.
The Infected on Getting Back Together Nearly 10 Years Later
He books the festival. Now, he's getting the band back together.He books the festival, now he’s getting his own band back together: Buck Foley talks about The Infected getting back together nearly 10 years later.
We Wish You A Riot Festmas: A Riot Fest Approved Playlist
Quick, put this playlist on before your parents grab the aux cord!
The Riot Festmas Bake-A-Thon: Bake Food, Win Food (and Tickets)
Give us your recipes and win Riot Fest tickets—plus dinner!Have a holiday recipe to share? We’ve got Riot Fest tickets to spare. The first-ever RIOT FESTMAS BAKE-A-THON is on, folks. We want to see what you’ve been cooking up for the holidays. Post a picture of your goodies on social media with the recipe (we can’t just look at a bunch of delicious food); in
From Naughty to Nice: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Christmas Music
So, you hate Christmas music. I totally get it, and I was once like you. Things, however, have changed.
Baby Yoda-fy a Christmas Album and Win Riot Fest Tickets
Make art, you must! Win prizes, you might!Photoshop Baby Yoda onto your favorite holiday record and you might go to Riot Fest 2020 for free (with a bunch of other cool prizes, too).