Teen Mortgage bring their signature garage punk brutality to Riot Fest
“Who’s trying to be the first person to crowd surf at Riot Fest 2026?“ This question is asked by James Guile, who, joined by drummer Ed Barakauskas, make up the Washington, DC punk duo Teen Mortgage. Playing to a packed…
Wasia Project longs for connection on debut, ‘Nocturne’ — Album Review
Recommended Tracks: “Vogue,” “Sunken Quay,” “Strike Me Down From Heaven”Similar Artists: The Marías, Laufey, boygenius A ghost moves through the night, shimmering through a tunnel of steady bass and…
Since their formation in 2022, Say Now has been committed to building a discography influenced by pop and R&B hits of the early 2000s. They do this with high-energy electronic beats that feature accompanying choreography and visual…
Devon Gabriella to release new EP, ‘All At Once,’ on November 13
Rising singer-songwriter Devon Gabriella has announced that her new EP, All At Once, will be releasing on Nov. 13 via BMG. She also released her newest single, “Crash and Burn,” which is available for streaming now on all major platforms.…
Sasha Alex Sloan announces new album, ‘And The Crowd Goes Mild,’ to release in October
Singer-songwriter Sasha Alex Sloan announced that her upcoming fourth studio album, And The Crowd Goes Mild, will be released on Oct. 23 via 10K Projects. This album is her second as an independent artist and follows her 2024 album, Me…
Edinburgh-based act Fright Years returns with their new track “Dye Star,” the second single from their upcoming EP set to release February 2027. The powerful, mature track shows the artists stepping into a fitting sound and…
néomí gets painfully relatable on “I Wish I’d Never Met You”
Have you ever felt like you wished you’d never met someone? Then néomí has got you covered! Sometimes you don’t hate the person. Sometimes you don’t even want to erase everything that happened. You simply wish you had never met them…
Riot Fest 2026: Mud, sweat, and tears won’t crush Chicago’s punk rock spirit
Celebrating its 21st anniversary, Chicago’s legendary Riot Fest returned to Douglass Park once more for three days of punk, emo, and all things alternative. Taking place from Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20, headliners…