Art & Expression

Steve Albini was more than a music producer—he was a visionary whose raw, DIY approach to sound engineering shaped an entire era of music. In this tribute, we explore his legacy, influence, and how his ethos continues to inspire artists and producers today.

Discover the raw artistry of Ren's 'Sick Boi' in our latest RIOT journal entry. Dive into the world of audio tape revival and experience how this Welsh rapper's personal narrative is driving a resurgence of musical tangibility.

RIOT is pushing the boundaries of film production with the Cinebot Mini, a game-changer in cinematic motion control. Discover how this innovative technology is revolutionizing the way we create and experience film.

Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library invites readers to consider the endless possibilities of life choices. This poignant, imaginative novel explores regret, second chances, and the human condition through the eyes of Nora Seed.

The Nutrafol x Sephora collaboration brilliantly turns complex scientific data into visually stunning content. This project showcases how creativity and science come together to craft engaging, easy-to-understand narratives through innovative visual design.

Master the RED Komodo Link Adapter setup with the RED Hydrogen One phone for zero-latency monitoring and seamless control. Our guide walks you through every step.

Ásgeir’s “Unbound” is a glitchy, futuristic masterpiece with stunning falsetto vocals and a cinematic video set in a dystopian virtual reality. Discover why this track has become a RIOT HQ favorite.

Few songs have the power to stop you in your tracks and completely reset your mood. For the past few weeks, Wenninck’s “Dissolve” has been doing exactly that. Every time that somber piano emerges after the initial glitch, the world around me fades, and I’m left in a space where only the music and I exist. It’s stunning, clever, and thought-provoking—a journey into another dimension where introspection takes the lead. The brilliance of “Dissolve” lies in its ability to simultaneously transport you and ground you. It’s a moment of pause in an otherwise chaotic world. For me, it’s the way the song holds space for you, allowing reflection to take center stage. It’s a powerful reminder of how art can quietly but profoundly alter your state of mind. A Personal Journey “Dissolve” makes me think about myself. Today, it made me pause to reflect on my own day. Here I am, tattooed with the Santa Cruz blue hand (complete with its iconic mouth inside) fresh on my arm, still deep in work mode while waiting for my second burrito from Essex Taco in the Lower East Side. Yes, my second. It was so divine I didn’t even hesitate to reorder […]

At RIOT, we thrive on creating content. From exploring breathtaking landscapes to experimenting with bold visuals, we’re constantly out capturing something new and exciting. Our creative process generates an abundance of high-quality footage, and we thought—why not share it with the community? That’s why we’re launching a section in our creative agency journal dedicated to free downloadable contentValue in every click—e-books and digital downloads turn knowledge into lead-generating assets, positioning brands as industry authorities.. It’s our way of giving back to the filmmaking world because, let’s be honest, who doesn’t love free stuff? This initiative offers filmmakers access to royalty-free assets that can be used in their projects. We’re talking high-quality, professionally shot footage that can elevate your work without the hassle of licensing fees. Here’s how it works: How to Access the Free Content Step 1: Complete the action requested via the link-gating software below. This could vary depending on the asset but typically involves a simple task like following us on social media or sharing a post. Easy, right? Step 2: Credit RIOT in your project. This includes adding a link to riot.nyc and tagging our handle @riotwashere wherever applicable. By downloading the content, you agree to these […]

TEPR’s “Half Below” is a progressive, hypnotic track that energizes and inspires. Paired with a bold, creative video by ELMØ, it’s our Song and Video of the Day. Dive into the magic now!

RIOT’s #FunFriday Donald Trump “Wrong” parody video combines kaleidoscopic visuals, absurd humor, and a hypnotic audio loop. Watch the endlessly entertaining piece and lose yourself in the fun!

In case you haven’t noticed, at RIOT we absolutely adore music – in case our amazing sister site AltSounds didn’t make you already realize this! It’s our favorite medium for artThe soul of creativity—art is the foundation of visual storytelling, shaping the way brands, campaigns, and experiences connect with audiences., no other art form can place you back to a time in your life where you can fully picture and see a whole scene in your head, simply thanks to a certain song that brings it all flooding back. As such, we’re listening to music almost all of the time; in the background as we work, while we walk, skate, cycle, drive, party. Of the thousands of songs we listen to every single month, there are some that stand out from the crowd. The ones that make you skip back instantly and listen again and again and again like a drug habit you can’t kick. These best of the bunch songs are rare though, sometimes very rare with only one coming to us over a two week period, other weeks there might be a few. At the start of July we decided to start putting together a playlist every quarter […]