By: Curtis Sindrey (@SindreyCurtis) – Since the release of his 2011 “experimental” album in Lights of Endangered Species, Canadian music icon Matthew Good has revisited his roots with his new album, Arrows of Desire, with roaring guitars, pounding drums and the occasional acoustic ballad. “It comes down to songs, really,” Good says while on the … Continue reading
By: Jessica Manzilla (@swoonnspoon) – Grey clouds and mist hung over the third day of Chicago’s Riot Fest weekend. Between the mud pits and puddles, concertgoers took cover with ponchos, umbrellas, hoodies, and group huddles under the trees. People filed in later in the day of hopes to miss the downpour however the rain didn’t let up … Continue reading
By: Jessica Manzilla – Arguably one of the most highly anticipated fests this year in Chicago, Riot Fest even decided to give Lollapalooza a run for their money with the big names they drew. From the moment the show poster was officially revealed, the world of social media was a buzz and frantic to get their … Continue reading
By: Laura Molinaro (@Laura_Molinaro5) – Held in the packed dirt of the once lush field space at Fork York in Toronto, day 2 of Riot Fest Toronto ensured that the summer music festival season went out with a bang. As fans moshed to the likes of up-and-coming Toronto-based punk quartet Single Mothers, grunge legends Dinosaur Jr. and … Continue reading