Riot Fest 2019: Celebrating 15 years of punk rock in Chicago

Riot Fest, an annual Chicago staple, celebrated 15 years in the game with one of their wildest events yet. From the return of Butter Stamos to a Village People circle pit (you had to be there), the 2019 Riot was one for the books. Atlas spent three jam-packed days in Douglas Park and we’ve compiled […]

Innings Festival 2019: Eddie Vedder, Incubus headline diverse festival

Now in its second year, Innings Festival upped the ante with a stellar lineup for the 2019 event. Boasting heavyweight headliners, appearances by MLB legends and even more food and activities, the Arizona-based festival kicked off the spring season. Skies were clear, the weather was a balmy 75 and breezy and fans of all ages […]

M3F Fest: Empire of the Sun, Odezsa, more highlight memorable festival

M3F was a weekend full of fun in the sun as attendees were treated to a full lineup of groovy acts and locally focused arts and cuisines. From the international acts to the perfect weather, its 2019 edition was one to remember. Add to the mix that M3F has streamlined its operations after more than […]

Field Guide: Sights, sounds and eats at the 3rd annual Dusk Music Festival

Now in its third year, Tucson’s Dusk Music Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before. So far, it’s right—the fest has booked huge name headliners (Dillon Francis, Big Gigantic) and has moved to Armory Park in the downtown area. The festival, which is partially sponsored by Fox Restaurant Concepts’ Culinary Dropout, also […]

Bands and fans sweat it out for one last summer at the Warped Tour

This is the summer that we say farewell to the rock show. After 24 years, founder Kevin Lyman is putting the Vans Warped Tour to rest. Kicking off on its final cross-country run on June 21 in Pomona, CA, this last trek will end on August 5 in Florida. Atlas attended the Phoenix, AZ, and […]

Warped Tour Feature: Spend a day with the truth truck

If you’ve attended the Vans Warped Tour at any point in the last 19 years, you’ve probably seen the familiar bright orange of the truth truck. For almost two decades, the tobacco-awareness campaign has been bringing their message of prevention and positivity to excited Warped-goers across the country. Atlas was fortunate enough to catch up […]