Festival Reviews
Rolling Loud India Wasn’t Just a Festival. It Was a Statement
Rolling Loud debut in Mumbai brought global heavyweights, regional breakouts, and culture-first energy together for a landmark weekend. Rolling Loud India Wasn’t Just a Festival. It Was a Statement Kartikeya Pande
Corona Capital 2025 Celebrates 15 Years with Rock Reunions and Pop Triumph: Review + Photos
Deftones gave a visceral performance, indie reunions were warmly welcomed, and Chappell Roan dominated at Corona Capital 2025. Corona Capital 2025 Celebrates 15 Years with Rock Reunions and Pop Triumph: Review + Photos Paolo Ragusa
Riot Fest 2025 Celebrated 20 Years with Silly Punk Spunk: Review + Photos
For its 20th anniversary, Riot Fest gathered Weezer, Green Day, Jack White, Mac Sabbath, "Weird Al" Yankovic, and even John Stamos for a punk rock celebration. Riot Fest 2025 Celebrated 20 Years with Silly Punk Spunk: Review + Photos Jonah Krueger
Nickelback and Tim McGraw Turn Field of Dreams Movie Site Into Concert Heaven
Rockers' inaugural Velocity Festival and country star's tribute to his father proved the quote: If you build it, they will come. Nickelback and Tim McGraw Turn Field of Dreams Movie Site Into Concert Heaven: Review + Photos Broc Nelson
Olivia Rodrigo Redefines the Festival Headliner Role at Governors Ball 2025
Rock music isn't what it used to be atop festival bills -- but perhaps not all hope is lost. Olivia Rodrigo Redefines the Festival Headliner Role at Governors Ball 2025: Review + Photos Review + Photos Ben Kaye
Pilgrimage Festival’s 10th Anniversary Weathered the Storm by Balancing Top-Tier Booking with Local Charm
The 10th installment of the annual Franklin, Tennessee festival persevered through the remnants of a hurricane. Pilgrimage Festival’s 10th Anniversary Weathered the Storm by Balancing Top-Tier Booking with Local Charm: Review + Photos Mary Siroky
What Towersey Festival Has Been: Reflections on the Community Event’s Final Bow After 60 Years
This year marked the end of the beloved UK festival, and a lifetime attendee reflects on its legacy. What Towersey Festival Has Been: Reflections on the Community Event’s Final Bow After 60 Years Samantha Hands
Outside Lands 2024 Celebrated Its Sweet 16 in Style: Review and Photos
Here's what went down in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park last weekend. Outside Lands 2024 Celebrated Its Sweet 16 in Style: Review and Photos Paolo Ragusa
Lollapalooza 2024: Welcome to the Swamp
Pink Thursday, the Asshole of the Fest, and more. Lollapalooza 2024: What You Missed on the Livestream Wren Graves
Stray Kids Took on Lollapalooza and Emerged Triumphant
Backstage with the members of the record-breaking K-pop group ahead of their headlining slot at the Chicago festival. Stray Kids Took on Lollapalooza and Emerged Triumphant: Interview + Set Recap Mary Siroky
Nelsonville Music Festival Puts on a World-Class Event with an Appalachian Twist: Review
Nelsonville Music Festival brought Killer Mike, Courtney Barnett, and many more to the hills of Ohio. Nelsonville Music Festival Puts on a World-Class Event with an Appalachian Twist: Review Jonah Krueger
Conan Welcomes Old Friends, Hip-Hop Gives New Definition to Newport Folk Fest: Review + Photos
Killer Mike and De La Soul brought a new energy and Conan brought a ton of guests to the festival's 65th anniversary. Conan Brings Jack White Back, Hip-Hop Gives New Definition to Newport Folk Festival: Review + Photos Ben Kaye
