Blog: loudloop

Now in its fifth year, Riot Fest has become one of Chicago's most unique festivals. Riot Fest is in autumn, takes place in doors at six of Chicago's top music clubs and caters to one specific musical niche: the Punk Rocker. Yes, Riot Fest is not the type of place to find the eclecticism of Lollapalooza or Pitchfork. It's down to the bone, all business punk rock this weekend. Riot Fest officially kicked off last night at The Metro with a headlining performance from the Butthole Surfers . But beginning on Friday, October [...]