Supergroup L.S. Dunes brought their high-octane energy to the stage on day 2 at Riot Fest 2024. Having wandered the grounds earlier in the day with their new music, lead singer Anthony Green (Circa Survive/Saosin/The Sound of Animals Fighting) drummed up some excitement around their set.
This was the only set we caught in its entirety of the festival. Crowd participation was noticeable, and a larger audience was drawn throughout their performance as people began to notice the artistry on stage. We overheard new fans gushing about the performance on public transit after Saturday wound down.
Setlist 2022 Bombsquad Like Forever Grey Veins Benadryl Subreddit How Dare You It Takes Time Permanent Rebellion Past Lives Fatal Deluxe
Indie rock outfit Spoon may have been dazzling stages with their talent since 1993, but Riot Fest 2024 is where they really brought their shine. In the heat of a bright Saturday afternoon, they stared directly into the sun — and a crowd of thousands — as they regaled us with bangers from every one of their eras. From “The Way We Get By” to “My Babe” and “Inside Out,” through covers from The Natural History and The Cramps, they kept the energy high as the crowds continued to hydrate.
We captured some quick photos of the beginning of their set for you.
Setlist Got Nuffin My Mathematical Mind You Got Yr. Cherry Bomb The Hardest Cut The Way We Get By The Underdog My Babe Wild Inside Out Don’t You Ever (The Natural History cover) Do You I Turn My Camera On TV Set (The Cramps cover) I Summon You Rent I Pay
Los Angeles-based punk rock outfit NOFX has embarked on a far-reaching farewell tour that helps the band honor their decades-long contribution to music. They brought their quintessential energy — and, at times, fully childish behavior — to all three days of Riot Fest 2024. Through sunshine and heat and endless rain in Douglass Park, Chicago, the guys sang from a catalog that would impress most, with love from fans emanating throughout the aptly named “NOFX World.”
We were lucky enough to capture some magic from night 2.
Saturday, day 2, at Riot Fest 2024 was one of the most uncomfortable days at the fest in recent memory. While the staff did what they could to keep everyone hydrated and happy, the near-90-degree heat had a lot of people feeling faint. The lineup kept people energized, the bands paid attention to their fans and brought help when necessary, and the alternative community of Chicago and beyond really showed up for each other on Saturday. We got some photos so you can relive the end of summer heat with us.
There is no other word for it. Sweet Pill took the stage during some of the hottest moments temperature-wise at Riot Fest 2024, and they absolutely dazzled everyone. The stage banter, the outfits, the edge, the poise… somehow everything this band did struck us as charming and unique, though they fit right in with the crowd and the vibrant energy of the day. The crowd begged them to continue playing, and lead vocalist Zayna Youssef admitted they’d love to, but the set cutoff times pulled them off stage much sooner than everyone was ready for.
Setlist Starchild Chewed Up Where the Heart Is Blood Cut Eternal Sympathy High Hopes Diamond Eyes Dog Song
Manchester Orchestra brought their unique brand of indie rock to the afternoon on day two of Riot Fest 2024. Douglass Park was set ablaze by not only the temperatures but also the energy from the crowd as they recognized and recited song after song during the twelve-track set. Despite the heat, the guys were top form, and we couldn’t have had a more entrancing experience.
Setlist Top Notch Choose You Girl Harbor The Mansion The Ocean Every Stone All That I Really Wanted Trees Indentions See It Again Cope The Silence
