There was something really intense about seeing “Pussy Riot” perform last night at Palm Springs Pride. Knowing that band members were imprisoned for speaking out against the Russian government gave their performance a heavy seriousness. Musically, their roots are in punk rock, riot grrrl, and electronic punk. But sound isn’t really the main point—it’s the message that drives everything. Their songs often feature aggressive beats, spoken-word vocals, and raw energy.
I was in the mood for something loud last night, so I headed over to The Hood Bar and Pizza in Palm Desert to check out a few local bands that were playing. I arrived in time to see thrash metal band Instigator deliver a hard-driving set that got everyone motivated and ready to party. After that, theatrical industrial punk band Sticky Doll took the stage and put on an unforgettable show that combined punk music with performance art. I had a great time and look forward to my next adventure at The Hood.
It was so cool seeing headliner Iggy Pop at Riot Fest 2012 last night! It’s the second time I’ve seen him perform—the first was at the intimate Numbers Nightclub in Houston, TX, on February 28, 1983. Riotfest is a three-day celebration of punk, rock, alternative, metal, and hip-hop, held annually in Chicago’s Douglass Park. This year’s Sunday lineup included Elvis Costello & The Imposters, NOFX, Less Than Jake, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and other great punk and alternative bands.
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