Purdy is sort of shy in her cage, but once she’s out she’s ready to get outta there. Some of the barking dogs scare her… Read more
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The 11 year wait is over. Listen to The Raconteurs’ new album ‘Help Us Stranger’ now. Read more
This July, you can help the homeless, get some exercise, and win Riot Fest tickets all at the same time. A Safe Haven Foundation will… Read more
Photos from last Friday’s Knuckle Puck & Citizen show at the Metro are here. Dig in. Read more
You voted, and the results are here. Here’s the top 15 Riot Fest sets of all time. Read more
Odds are you probably haven’t gotten your pops anything yet, aside from a brief oh-shit-I-forgot phone call. We’ve got you covered. Read more
Riot Fest is currently seeking residents from North Lawndale and Douglas Park-adjacent communities to work in temporary positions during this year’s festival. Read more
You voted, and the results are here. Here’s the top 5 Riot Fest performances ever. Read more
We’ve got more results from our Top 15 contest, with more fan memories—first dates, proposals, and a whole bunch more. Read more
In partnership with the Riot Fest Foundation, we're looking for volunteers to help out this summer with mulching trees, pulling weeds, planting flowers, and more. Read more
It’s been 11 years. The Raconteurs’ new album arrives next week. Read more
You voted, and the results are in. We’ll be sharing the results over the next few days, focusing on five sets at a time—each paired… Read more