Riot Fest 2013 announced
The organizers have not yet confirmed a lineup or many details at all, but Riot Fest 2013 has been announced for September 13-15, 2013 in Humboldt Park. Discounted ickets are already on-sale with the caveat of an unconfirmed lineup. However, given past years, which have included ALL,…
November 20, 2012

Pegboy, Andrew W.K., Minus The Bear, Hot Water Music, The Adicts join Riot Fest
The organizers of Chicago's Riot Fest have announced what appears to be the full list of bands that will be playing the festival. Some of the new confirmations include: Pegboy, Andrew W.K., Minus The Bear, …
June 20, 2012

Riot Fest 2012 lineup announced
The organizers of Chicago's Riot Fest have announced the first wave of bands that will be playing the festival, including Iggy & the Stooges, Elvis Costello, Descendents, The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Gaslight Anthem,…
May 15, 2012

Videos: Slapstick: 'live on July 26th, 1996'
Thanks to those of you who submitted a newly found live set featuring Slapstick and recorded way back when the earth was a ball of molten lava in 1996. The video features all your favorite Punknews.org characters including members of…
April 18, 2012

Videos: Dan Andriano: 'Nervous Energies Session'
Dan Andriano of Alkaline Trio (and a few other bands) recently visited photographer…
April 10, 2012

Videos: Brendan Kelly names new project, plans releases
After dropping hints for the past six months or so about a new solo project, Brendan Kelly of The Lawrence Arms, The Falcon and Slapstick has revealed the name of his…
December 07, 2011

Videos: Dan Andriano discusses possibility of further Slapstick shows
In an interview with ThePunkSite.com, Dan Andriano (Alkaline Trio / The Emergency Room / Tuesday) talked about the possibility of a future Slapstick re-union after they played together again at Asian…
November 09, 2011

Media: Ratasucia (The Honor System): 'White Noise Pollution'
Ratasucia is previewing their upcoming album White Noise Pollution online. The band is a new project from Dan Hanaway (The Honor System / The Broadways / Slapstick), Chris Carr (The Honor System) and Tim Scare. The album is tentatively scheduled for a summer release via…
April 28, 2011

Punknews Podcast: The week of January 11, 2011
Looking for something to play on the ol' headphones while you dig out from the storm? Look no further than the warming glow of the Punknews Podcast. This week on the roundtable, managing editor Adam White is joined by videographer Chris Moran…
January 12, 2011

Punknews Podcast: Slapstick confirmed for Asian Man 15th Anniversary show
Asian Man Records has thrilled fans with the announcement that Slapstick, the beloved Chicago ska-punk act who've been defunct since 1996, will reunite for the label's upcoming 15th Anniversary show. Slapstick was notable for featuring a…
January 05, 2011