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PHOTOS: Fountain Square Music Festival 2017

Far Out Midwest StaffOctober 10, 2017

Fountain Square Music Festival in Indianapolis is like a block party, of sorts: the streets are blocked off and everyone’s invited, but it’s the locals that really show up in droves. For a smaller Midwestern city, you might think Indianapolis would... Read More...

PHOTOS: SELF HELP FESTIVAL – Detroit

Matt HakeyOctober 9, 2017

Photos and words by Matt Hakey. The fourth year for the annual Self Help Fest took place on Saturday, October 7th in Detroit, MI. Far Out Midwest was given the opportunity to cover all the high-octane action. The immensely successful festival was c... Read More...

SELF HELP FESTIVAL (Detroit Oct. 7th)

Far Out Midwest StaffOctober 3, 2017

Celebrating its 4th year, the popular punk rock event of the year SELF HELP FESTIVAL will make its anticipated return in 2017 with shows in multiple cities including Philadelphia, Detroit and Orlando and an encore bash in 2018 in San Bernardino. Toda... Read More...

Riot Fest Late Night Shows Announced

Far Out Midwest StaffAugust 15, 2017

The party doesn’t end at 10:00pm. Riot Fest Late Night shows are here. The Orwells, The Queers and The Ataris, GBH, Buzzcocks, Hot Water Music, New Found Glory, Bayside, Gogol Bordello, Cap’n Jazz, Dinosaur Jr. and Built to Spill, and Taking Back ... Read More...

Breakaway Music Festival in Columbus, Ohio

Tamara GrantAugust 4, 2017

This September, Kelly Clarkson won’t be the only one breaking away — though you’re unlikely to find her in Columbus, Ohio at the start of the month for the third annual Breakaway Music Festival. The hip-hop and EDM festival hosts more than 35 artist... Read More...

Riot Fest Chicago 2017

Far Out Midwest StaffJuly 31, 2017

Seeing a band on tour, only for them to skip your favorite song on the album, can be infuriating. Because the organizers of Chicago’s Riot Fest want crowds to riot, not rage, they’re continuing their tradition of having ten bands perform full albums,... Read More...

Fashion Meets Music Festival

Far Out Midwest StaffJuly 24, 2017

Stores now have whole sections devoted to festival fashion, #festivalfashion pops up on Instagram, and listicles chronicle the best festival outfits, but no one does festival fashion quite like the Fashion Meets Music Festival in Columbus, Ohio. He... Read More...

Fort Wayne, Indiana’s second annual Middle Waves Festival

Far Out Midwest StaffJuly 20, 2017

Thirty performers take to three stages over two days in Fort Wayne, Indiana’s second annual Middle Waves music festival, held September 15 & 16. Nestled in a bend of the St. Mary’s River, Middle Waves brings together an eclectic mix of rock, hi... Read More...

Pitchfork Music Festival 2017 – Our 6 Must-See Acts

Far Out Midwest StaffJuly 12, 2017

If it isn't obvious, the headliner sets are not to be missed this year. With that said, we wanted to mention our most anticipated acts performing this year at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago. Friday, July 14 Arca & Jesse Kanda ... Read More...

Summer Camp 2017

Far Out Midwest StaffApril 25, 2017

Jam band enthusiasts rejoice, the annual Summer Camp lineup has been announced and it features a pretty stellar lineup if you like to get your groove on. As always there will be three performances by jam band heavyweights moe. and Umphrey’s McGee, an... Read More...