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Music fans filled the park on a hot and sunny first day of the festival.

Don’t miss these six Chicago artists at Riot Fest 2024 this weekend.

Music fans packed Douglass Park all weekend despite two days of rain.

The punk rock carnival is back! Check out my highlights and favorite photos of Riot Fest 2021.

Mike and Nate Kinsella of American Football talked about life as touring dads and collaborating on a beer for their latest record.

James Bowman chatted about Against Me!’s beer collaboration, having beer pen pals, and relearning how to play all their albums.

From circle pits to punk-rock royalty, check out our favorite moments from Riot Fest 2019.

Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz talks about touring a new album, working to make the music scene safer, and releasing her first book.

I grabbed a beer with GWAR’s and chatted about their collaboration beer, what humans taste like, and what aliens request on their rider.

Riot Fest features up and comers as well as that band you haven’t blasted since driving to high school.