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When I was 8 years old I first heard “What’s My Age Again?” and I still credit that as the moment I realized music was important to me…

We know this isn’t exactly the type of thing we usually cover, but blink-182 is in town for some rare intimate shows (two of which are benefits) ahead of their Riot Fests appearances, and and after arguing that this band is actually important and influential, we decided to cover Friday night’s (9/6) Wellmont Theater show (the first show to happen at the Montclair, NJ venue since Live Nation replaced Bowery Presents as the booker)…

Iggy and the Stooges at SXSW 2013 (more by Greg Cristman) We’ve talked about the epic Riot Fest Chicago more than a few times lately, but as mentioned, there are also (only slightly less epic) Riot Fests happening in Toronto and Denver this year…

Just as Pitchfork Fest is kicking off (Kim Deal & the Breeders included), fellow Chicago festival Riot Fest, whose lineup was already killer, announces:Pixies, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Suicidal Tendencies, Andrew W…