Our cameras go behind the scenes, in the photo pits, around the world with amazing musicians. Here’s a glimpse – or snapshot – into that reality.
l.s. dunes blows minds during riot fest 2024 set
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...
spoon let the heat roll off their shoulders on riot fest 2024 day 2
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...
nofx say “farewell” to chicago in style with 3-night residency at riot fest 2024
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...
day 2 riot fest 2024
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...
sweet pill dazzle crowd at riot fest 2024
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...
manchester orchestra calm our raging hearts on day 2 of riot fest 2024
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...
heart attack man plays first riot fest to appreciative crowd
Heart Attack Man was playing the Radical Stage when we wandered over early for Sweet Pill. It was Day 2 of Riot Fest 2024, and the mid-day heat was already ruining lives. That said, we were drawn to the vulnerability being shared on stage. The band was admitting that...
princess goes welcomes the afternoon sun at riot fest 2024
Alternative/indie trio Princess Goes had an early afternoon slot on day two of Riot Fest 2024 in Douglass Park. Their unique brand of goth-tinted rock helped to set a moody glow across the field as the midday sun entered everyone's lives. Hall's vocals were clear --...
riot fest 2024 day 1 | out + about
Douglass Park in Chicago is stunning on an everyday basis. But during Riot Fest? It's glorious. Littered with photo booths, games, food and drink vendors, shopping experiences, and more surrounding the five stages, Riot Festival does what it can to make sure the...
cypress hill make the sh*t go down as the sun sets on riot fest 2024 day 1
The best way to spend the sunset during Friday's Day 1 at Riot Fest 2024 was at the Radical Stage at 7:25 pm. The legendary Cypress Hill took the stage to an absolutely insane crowd. It was our first set in the pit, since we came in on a train earlier in the day and...