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Festival Preview | RiotFest Chicago

Photo by Agatha Donkar There’s bands on the RiotFest Chicago — in its 9th year — that everyone is going to see; you don’t need me to tell you about them. Pixies, The Dismemberment Plan, Bob Mould, Public Enemy, Blondie. The Replacements. (And frankly, if you’re not going to RF to see the Replacements, we … Read more

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Photos | Merge 25, Saturday, Carrboro, NC

All photos by Agatha Donkar My favorite thing about Hopscotch Music Festival in Raleigh ever year is how it feels like a big family reunion in venues and photo pits all over downtown, and Merge 25’s big ol’ outdoor party on Saturday, hosted by Margaret Cho and finishing with a (no cameras or video or … Read more