Caryn Rose’s ‘Why Patti Smith Matters’ set for May 31 release
On May 31, music fans will have a new written offering detailing the brilliance of the Godmother of Punk as journalist Caryn Rose’s book Why Patti Smith Matters is set […]
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Patti Smith, The Flaming Lips & more join Riot Fest 2021 lineup
Riot Fest, which is set to take over Douglass Park in Chicago on Sept. 16 – 19, announced a slew of big editions to its lineup. Patti Smith and Her […]
Patti Smith, Ben Harper, Big Boi & more to perform Out of Space
Out of Space has announced its 2021 lineup for its Evanston-based Canal Shores and Temperance Beer Company events. EmmyLou Harris and Los Lobos will kick things off at Canal Shores […]
Riot Fest Day 3 Photos & Review: Patti Smith, Against Me!, Bikini Kill & Ween
Sunday (Sept. 15) at Riot Fest was pure musical bliss. The third and final day of the fest, which faced an ongoing threat of rain, ultimately beat the weather, going […]
Patti Smith says ‘nerves’ prompted hesitation during Bob Dylan Nobel Prize performance
Millions have, by now, likely seen Patti Smith’s above emotional performance of Bob Dylan’s “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall” from last week’s Nobel Prize ceremony, which saw the singer-songwriter momentarily […]
Five times Pitchfork 2022’s Friday Night headliner The National honored other artists in song
When The National takes the stage at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on Friday, July 15 it will mark the beginning of the group’s first North American tour since […]
Photos: Thursday ‘Preview Party’ eases fans into Riot Fest 2021
Riot Fest 2021 kicked-off on Thursday, Sept. 16, with a Preview Party headlined by The Smiths legend, Morrissey. Before Moz could close out the event, five other artists – Alkaline […]
Shirley Manson shares new season of ‘The Jump’ podcast
Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson is sharing a new season of her Webby-nominated podcast The Jump, which finds her chatting with musicians about creating a song that changed their career and/or […]
Audible announces Spring 2021 ‘Words + Music’ roster featuring Sleater-Kinney, Sting & more
If you are a fan of music and storytelling, you’re about to get really excited about Audible’s Spring 2021 “Words + Music” roster. Sting, Billie Joe Armstrong, Yo-Yo Ma, Gary […]
The 11 best things we saw at Douglas Park during Riot Fest 2019
In honor of its 15th anniversary, Riot Fest hosted a top tier lineup featuring rarity acts, legends, newcomers and festival favorites in Chicago’s Douglas Park on Sept. 13-15. A few […]
Riot Fest 2019 announces daily set times & schedules
Riot Fest 2019 is only weeks away! That said, festival organizers have just released the daily set times and schedules, giving ticket-holders a heads up on the “who,” “when” and […]
Riot Fest announces 2019 Late Night After Shows with Against Me!, PVRIS, Descendents
Riot Fest, which goes down Sept.13-15, has just announced a slew of Late Night After Shows that are sure to keep the vibe of the 2019 Douglas Park punk party […]
Riot Fest 2019 announces Daily Lineups, limited time $50 Single Day tickets
Riot Fest 2019 is right around the corner. Thus, organizers have just announced the Daily Lineups and a limited block of $50 tickets for the fest, which takes place Sept. […]
Blink-182, Bikini Kill, Raconteurs, Slayer top Riot Fest 2019 lineup
Riot Fest organizers have just unveiled the lineup for their 2019 event and let’s just say it’s strong. Topping the festival’s 15th anniversary bill are the recently-reunited Bikini Kill, Slayer […]
Interview: Art Schop’s Martin Walker talks ‘Death Waits II: The Writers,’ debuts new video for ‘Have You Paid The Gasbill’
Brooklyn-based musician and singer Martin Walker is back at it with his musical alter-ego Art Schop. Channeling the likes of Dante, Emily Dickinson, Albert Camus, Samuel Beckett and more, the […]
My Chemical Romance to headline Riot Fest 2020
Riot Fest has landed one of the biggest gets of the 2020 festival season as it has been announced that My Chemical Romance will headline the three-day festival when it […]
Recap & Photos: Riot Fest hosts Slayer, Anthrax, Andrew W.K. and more on Saturday (Day 2)
Chicago’s Douglas Park was a crowded house on Saturday (Sept. 14) as hordes of music devotees converged on the grounds for another day of Riot Fest 2019. With over 30 […]
Riot Fest 2019 Friday Photos & Recap: Blink-182, Rancid, Violent Femmes & more
Well, it’s official. Day 1 of Riot Fest 2019 is on the books. And while there was a range of genres scattered across the Douglas Park grounds on Friday (Sept. […]