Some highlights from this year’s Riot Fest. This one felt really special. I saw a couple reunions I’ve been dreaming of (Rilo Kiley, Texas Is the Reason), screamed my voice out at my 31st Wonder Years show, and so much more. I sang “Lord, to be 33 forever” along with The Hold Steady and was so genuinely inspired and reminded that I can still make cool art as I get older. I got to see Harrison Gordon — kids who used to open for my bands — up on the main stage shouting out “fucking Normal, Illinois” and felt so proud of the lineage of DIY in my hometown. Even though the crowd and schedule delays messed up some plans (I will catch Weird Al next time, I swear), it was an experience I won’t forget. Shout out to the friends who hung out with me all weekend and the ones I didn’t run into. I’m already looking forward to next year.