Riot Fest makes its return to Chicago’s Douglass Park this weekend, and they’re bringing a slew of musical talent from all over. We look at five acts you should check out at the music festival. Head here for more information about Riot Fest. Tickets are still available to the general public here.

Girlpuppy
Friday, September 17
Where: Rebel Stage @ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Atlanta singer-songwriter Girlpuppy will embark on their biggest show yet with their Rebel Stage performance at Riot Fest. The artist recently unveiled their mesmerizing debut EP Swan, which is out right now on Royal Mountain Records. Girlpuppy turned heads last year with the release of their debut single "For You," which landed on numerous playlists.

Radkey
Friday, September 17
Where: Rise Stage @ 2:15 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Hailing from Missouri, the punk rock trio of brothers known as Radkey spent 2021 touring alongside the Foo Fighters and performing at Lollapalooza. Following their blazing performance at Riot Fest, the band will continue their U.S. trek with Local H. The band will be promoting their latest studio album Green Room. For Radkey, this will be their third time rocking Riot Fest following performances in 2013 and 2014.

Devon Kay & The Solutions
Saturday, September 18
Where: Rebel Stage @ 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Chicago power-pop outfit Devon Kay & The Solutions are going to deliver infectious melodies as they kick off the Rebel Stage. The band spent 2021 releasing monthly singles, which were packaged together as their new EP The Space In​-​Between.

The Bronx
Saturday, September 18
Where: Radical Stage @ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

The Bronx will make their grand return to Riot Fest after tearing it up back in 2016. The beloved hardcore punk group will be promoting their new studio album Bronx VI, which was produced by Joe Barresi (Tool, Melvins, Bad Religion) at their House of Compression studio in Pasadena, California.

FACS
Sunday, September 19
Where: Riot Stage @ 12:35 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.

Chicago's own FACS will be kicking off the Riot Stage on the last day of Riot Fest. The industrial post-punk trio have been gaining praise for their latest studio album Present Tense, which is out right now on Trouble in Mind.