RECAP: Riot Fest 2026, Day Three
Day three of Riot Fest was wet and muddy. That’s it.
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RECAP: Riot Fest 2026, Day Two
Riot Fest persisted through the rain on Saturday for a shortened day that mixed punk classics, newcomers, Morrissey, and of course, time-traveling aliens.
Read moreRECAP: Riot Fest 2026, Day One
Riot Fest 2026 is bringing a whole lot of noise to Douglass Park in Chicago, and day one did not disappoint. Here’s some of the highlights.
Read moreVIDEO: Majin Kami – “Hard” – Rap Draft Performance
Chicago rapper Majin Kami steps up to the Rap Draft podium with a commanding live performance of his 2025 single “Hard.” Watch the video and get to know the underground artist making moves in 2026.
Read moreRECAP: Lollapalooza 2026, Day Four
With a rainy day in the rear view mirror, Lollapalooza 2026 closed with a day full of excitement and plenty of amazing closing moments.
Read moreRECAP: Lollapalooza 2026, Day Three
Day three was straight up wet. There were also some great performances.
Read moreRECAP: Lollapalooza 2026, Day Two
Day two featured one of the biggest stars in modern pop, a massive crowd for the next wave of the genre, and so much more.
Read moreRECAP: Lollapalooza 2026, Day One
Day one of Lollapalooza 2026 brought full-circle moments, as well as some buzzing festival debuts.
Read moreRECAP: Riot Fest 2025, Day Three
Day three of the festival took place on Sunday, and it offered up nostalgic album plays, some of the most exciting new names in punk, and Hanson.
Read moreRECAP: Riot Fest 2025, Day Two
The day featured everything from punk icons to *checks notes* The Beach Boys and John Stamos(!), with a pair of top-tier alternative rock stars closing out the night.
Read moreRECAP: Riot Fest 2025, Day One
Riot Fest 2025 kicked off with a lineup that delivered an explosive mix of punk, alternative, and emo favorites, as well as “Weird Al” Yankovic curating his own stage.
Read moreRECAP: Lollapalooza 2025, Day Four
The final day of Lollapalooza 2025 was capped off with more big performances and a true pop princess.
Read moreRECAP: Lollapalooza 2025, Day Three
Day three of Lollapalooza was a showcase of new faces, but the superstars that made appearances did so in a major way.
Read moreRECAP: Lollapalooza 2025, Day Two
Day two at Lollapalooza had a lot to live up to, and it certainly brought a big crowd and big moments.
Read moreRECAP: Lollapalooza 2025, Day One
Day one of Lollapalooza 2025 set the bar high for the rest of the weekend.
Read moreAUDIO: Unsolicited Feedback – “Crrrmudgeon”
The Chicago indie act’s debut is the byproduct of two years of tightening up their sound.
Read moreRECAP: Riot Fest 2024, Day Three
Riot Fest 2024 closed on Sunday, and there was a mix of metal, new faces, and a chance to say good bye to NOFX all in one day.
Read moreRECAP: Riot Fest 2024, Day Two
Day two of the festival kept the temperatures high as punk legends and emerging artists mixed things up.
Read moreRECAP: Riot Fest 2024, Day One
Day one of the Chicago festival had plenty of heat, and a litany of pop punk powerhouses.
Read moreRECAP: Lollapalooza 2024, Day Four
Lollapalooza 2024 wrapped up with another hot day, full of big performances and closed out with the reigning kings of pop punk.
Read moreRECAP: Lollapalooza 2024, Day Three
Day three of Lollapalooza featured the mix of fresh faces and established stars that makes the Chicago festival special.
Read moreRECAP: Lollapalooza 2024, Day Two
Day two of Lollapalooza 2024 had lots of promising new names emerge, plus a big surprise cameo from one of Chicago’s own.
Read moreRECAP: Lollapalooza 2024, Day One
Day one of Lollapalooza featured high heat and big names, with a newly-crowned superstar stealing the show once again.
Read moreAUDIO: Cmoneywave – “Diamond Flooded Crystal Ball”
There’s clever lyricism wherever you turn, either from the Chicago emcee or the features, including Larry Bull on “a pair of tracks.
Read moreREVIEW: Julia Holter at Cermak Hall
Julia Holter arrived in Chicago on Saturday evening as part of her “Something in the Room She Moves” tour, playing at Cermak Hall with Discovery Zone opening. It was Holter’s first performance in Chicago since pre-COVID times. New York/Berlin-based Discovery Zone is the solo experimental pop project of JJ Weihl. A multimedia operation, Discovery Zone juxtaposes 3D visuals with vibrant
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