Riot Fest persisted through the rain on Saturday for a shortened day that mixed punk classics, newcomers, Morrissey, and of course, time-traveling aliens.

Riot Fest 2026 is bringing a whole lot of noise to Douglass Park in Chicago, and day one did not disappoint. Here’s some of the highlights.

Episode 44 of the All 414 All Podcast welcomes Milwaukee lyricist Taiyamo Denku for an off-the-top freestyle showcase and a deep conversation with hosts Streeteam Hektik and Illie about his ...

Rising artist 87 delivers a cinematic new visual with “In Da Trap Interview,” shot by Ocean Legacy Cinematic — a raw, atmospheric look into his world.

Rising hip-hop artist Fo1Fo teams up with Ocean Legacy Cinematic for the crisp, confident visuals to “Ying Yang” — a foundational cut in a catalog that keeps growing.

Big Ju links with RayShotItProductions for “Boondocks,” a raw, cinematic new visual that puts the emerging rapper’s unhurried cadence and lived-in storytelling front and center.

Milwaukee’s RPS camp links with BNOT3 for the RayShotIt-directed visual “All Blues On Me,” another cut from Tarzs’ Really Paper Stackin, Vol. 1 run.

BTE Twin links with Marv for “I Remember,” a reflective new street cut shot by RayShotItProductions. Watch the video now.

Underground lyricist Dukalion steps up to the Rap Draft mic and reminds everyone why bar-for-bar craftsmanship still matters. Watch the performance and dig into the artist behind the pen.

Austin-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Bo Staloch releases his stirring new Capitol Records single “From A Different Age” — a loud-quiet-loud folk-rock reverie featuring ...

Belgian atmospheric metalcore newcomers Ice Sealed Eyes mark their Arising Empire debut with Tape 1: Far Away — a cinematic four-song journey through grief, isolation, and acceptance.

Two-time BRIT Award winner Becky Hill unveils “what do i have to do?,” the latest euphoric preview of her upcoming third album REBECCA, arriving September 25 via Polydor ...