Boston Calling winds up becoming the chillest version of a festival thanks to Beck, Tame Impala, and Sharon Van Etten.
MUSIC
NOISEMAKERS: MELT-BANANA DO AMERICA BETTER THAN AMERICANS
Japanese noise rock duo Melt-Banana talk international struggles, karaoke, and hanging with Steve Albini.
BOSTON KRILLING: FESTIVAL OPENERS DREAM OF TENACIOUS D
For local indie rockers Krill, the best part of playing Boston Calling is being beside Tenacious D.
FOTOBOM: THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH @ ORPHEUM THEATRE, 5/14
Swedish folk singer-songwriter The Tallest Man on Earth filled Orpheum Theatre with Bob Dylan-esque charm and we were there to capture it in photos.
MAIN COURSE: MY MORNING JACKET SHARE LOCAL STORIES BEFORE HEADLINING BOSTON CALLING
My Morning Jacket drummer Patrick Hallahan sits down to chat about the band's early shows in Boston, the Avalon (RIP), and asks us for foodie homework.
NO FAZING: COURTNEY BARNETT TAKES FAME WITH GRACE
Aussie singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett is as about as low-key about her rising fame as you can get.
LETTERMAN JACKET: SAYING FAREWELL TO TV’S MOST INFLUENTIAL HOST
As David Letterman prepares to disconnect from the Late Show with David Letterman, we bid farewell to TV's biggest game changer.
FOTOBOM: WAXAHATCHEE @ THE SINCLAIR, 5/13
Waxahatchee stopped by the Sinclair Wednesday. Filtered through the bold, forlorn voice of Katie Crutchfield—it's powerful stuff—but a bit lacking live.
FOTOBOM: FAITH NO MORE + LE BUTCHERETTES @ THE ORPHEUM, 5/11
Rock act Faith No More took over The Orpheum with floral bouquets and all-white bite.
FOTOBOM: OF MONSTERS AND MEN & HIGHASAKITE @ THE ORPHEUM, 5/8
Icelandic band Of Men And Monsters create a joyous celebration as they preview tracks from their forthcoming record.