Pussy Riot release music video for "Riot"

Pussy Riot have unveiled the music video for their latest single “Riot.”

The visual, which can be seen below, was directed, edited, colored, and styled by Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova. The protest song is a collaboration with German IDM act IXXF. The track was inspired by the Black Lives Matter protests and the recent arrest of Pussy Riot member Peter Verzilov. In an update, the band states:

“Pussy Riot's Peter Verzilov is going through a painful criminal investigation currently in Moscow. His flat and flats of his relatives were searched by the police eight times so far; all his documents and documents of his family are seized. Peter can't leave Moscow while the investigation. He's being accused of failing to declare dual citizenship (Russian and Canadian) and faces fines. It's clear that this criminal case has a goal to intimidate Peter Verzilov, Pussy Riot and other activists and to prevent protest actions from happening while Putin loses his popularity and support.”

“Riot” is available to stream and purchase here.

The five best Los Angeles concerts for the week of March 9, 2020

Trying to find something exciting to do in Los Angeles? There’s nothing beating a good live concert to end your day. These are the best five concerts taking place in Los Angeles from Monday, March 9 through Sunday, March 15. Tickets for these shows are on sale to the general public right now.

Friday, March 13

Annie Taylor @ The Echo

Swiss rockers Annie Taylor hit up The Echo to promote their forthcoming studio album Sweet Mortality. Last month, the group released the album’s first single “A Thousand Times.” The album is slated to be released on May 8 via Taxi Gauche.

Lords Of Acid, Aesthetic Perfection @ The Echoplex

Lords of Acid kick off their North American tour in support of Pretty In Kink inside The Echoplex. This tour marks the first time Lords of Acid and Praga Khan have toured together in two decades. Also performing that night are Aesthetic Perfection, who are promoting their latest studio album Into the Black.

Pussy Riot @ 1720

Pussy Riot’s North American tour arrives at 1720, and tickets for this gig are running low. The group will be supporting their latest single “Hangerz,” which includes Vic Mensa and Junglepussy. $1 from each ticket sold will go towards a local Planned Parenthood affiliate. The group have been working on the music video for their forthcoming single “Rage,” which was unfortunately raided by the Russian police.

Saturday, March 14

Third Eye Blind, Saves The Day @ The Wiltern

Third Eye Blind will head to The Wiltern in support of their new album Screamer. Released in October on the band’s own Mega Collider Records, the 12-track album peaked at number four on the Independent Albums chart. Joining the band are New Jersey rockers Saves The Day, who are plugging their latest studio album 9.

Sunday, March 15

The Acacia Strain, Rotting Out @ 1720

Metalcore group The Acacia Strain bring their headlining tour to 1720 for a night of intense pit action. The band are supporting their new studio album It Comes in Waves and new EP titled D. Joining them as suppot are Rotting Out, Xibalba, Chamber, and Fuming Mouth.

BUKU Music + Art Project announce 2020 lineup

Tyler, The Creator, Flume, and Illenium will headline next year’s BUKU Music + Art Project.

Revealed yesterday, the lineup for the festival’s 2020 installment is packed with a wide variety of acts. Other performers announced for the event include Alison Wonderland, Taking Back Sunday, and Pussy Riot. You can check out the full lineup below.

Tickets for BUKU Music + Art Project go on sale to the general public this Friday (December 13) at 10 a.m. CST. American Express cardholders can get pre-sale tickets starting Thursday (December 12) at 8 a.m. CST. Tunespeak has their own pre-sale starting on the same day at 10 a.m. CST. Both presales will end 30 minutes before general tickets go on sale. Fans can head here to join the Tunespeak pre-sale.

The music festival takes place on March 20 and 21 at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans.

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Pussy Riot collaborate with Vic Mensa and Junglepussy for new song "Hangerz"

Following Alabama’s anti-abortion legislation, Pussy Riot began working on the track “Hangerz.” With the help of Vic Mensa and Junglepussy, the song has been unveiled today. All proceeds from the song will go towards Planned Parenthood.

Next year, Pussy Riot will continue their fight for human rights with a trek across North America. Kicking off on March 13 in Los Angeles, the tour will make its way to major cities such as Seattle, Brooklyn, and Dallas. $1 from each ticket will go towards a local Planned Parenthood affiliate. Tickets are on sale right now.

Pussy Riot tour dates

Fri 3.13 - Los Angeles, CA @ 1720 LA

Sat 3.14 - Berkeley, CA @ The UC Theatre

Wed 3.18 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom

Thu 3.19 - Vancouver, BC @ Fortune Sound Club

Fri 3.20 - Seattle, WA @ Neumos

Tue 3.24 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theatre

Thu 3.26 - Chicago, IL @ Metro

Fri 3.27 - Detroit, MI @ El Club

Sat 3.28 - Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop

Tue 3.31 - Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair

Thu 4.2 - Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Hall at Avant Gardner

Fri 4.3 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer

Sat 4.4 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club

Wed 4.8 - Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West

Fri 4.10 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall Downstairs

Sat 4.11 - Dallas, TX @ Trees

Sun 4.12 - Austin, TX @ The Mohawk

Tue 4.14 - Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf

Wed 4.15 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Crescent Ballroom

Tue 5.19 - Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre