Riot Fest is just a few weeks away, but the party ends in Indy! HI‑FI & HI‑FI Annex are happy to host some of these killer Riot Fest acts after the festival. The post-fest gigs are the perfect chance to experience an intimate show with your favorite artist. Mark the calendar, grab your crew, and check out some of these Riot Fest bands without leaving Fountain Square.
Free Throw w/ Chase Petra- September 22nd, HI-FI
Free Throw is an emo band from Nashville, TN, blending elements of punk, pop punk, post-hardcore, and indie rock. Known for their raw honesty, they write about themes like addiction, relationships, and self-image, creating an emotional connection with fans. With influences ranging from underground emo staples to mainstream icons, their sound bridges DIY grit with wide-reaching appeal.
Chase Petra is a Long Beach, CA trio crafting what they call “quarter-life-crisis pop,” blending timeless melodies with bursts of high-energy emo and indie rock. Their music explores growing up, self-discovery, and the struggles of adulthood with a raw honesty that makes them deeply relatable. With their latest album Lullabies for Dogs, they balance introspection and intensity, solidifying their place as one of the scene’s most exciting acts.
Inhaler Presented By Riot Fest & WTTS- September 24th, HI-FI Annex
Open Wide finds Dublin’s Inhaler leveling up with confidence and range. Guided by Grammy‑winner Kid Harpoon, the album blends glam‑pop sparkle, ’80s synth grooves, art‑rock twists, and garage punch—nodding to T. Rex, Prince, early MGMT, and Depeche Mode while staying true to their indie roots. From the slow‑burn opener “Eddie in the Darkness” to the sprawling title track at the album’s center, every cut feels deliberate, controlled, and refreshingly un‑bombastic—proof the quartet now fully trusts its own artistic instincts.
Shonen Knife- October 5th, HI-FI
Support: The Pack a.d.
Japanese power‑pop legends Shonen Knife hit the road this fall for their “Everyone Happy U.S. Tour,” rolling through North America from late September. Expect a career‑spanning set—classic fan faves plus fresh cuts off their new album Our Best Place (Good Charamel Records). Stops include NYC, LA, San Diego, and a headline slot at Buffalo’s Music is Art Festival.