Sincere Engineer Talks Punk, Riot Fest, & More | Exclusive Interview at Riot Fest 2024

At Riot Fest 2024, we sat down with Deanna Belos, frontwoman of Sincere Engineer, to talk about the evolution from solo project to full band, balancing vulnerability with clever wordplay, and how she keeps things DIY while navigating the music industry. 🎤🔥 From writing lyrics inspired by everyday conversations to creating her own merch and music videos, Deanna keeps it real—both in her art and in her approach. We also chat about her love-hate relationship with hobbies, how Chicago has shaped her music, and what fans can expect from future releases. 🗣️ Topics include: The origin of her songwriting style 🎶 Staying true to her DIY roots 💪 Balancing humor and seriousness in music 😄💔 The surreal experience of playing alongside her heroes 🤘 Dream collabs, burnout, coffee... and Sims 🎮☕ Don’t miss this authentic and relatable convo with one of punk rock’s most honest voices.