"We’re excited to showcase a variety of some of the best music in the city at this celebrated event that ushers in the fair weather season.”
BARGAIN BANDS: MAYFAIR LINEUP IS TOO GOOD TO BE FREE (BUT IT IS)
2015
RUN FOR COVER: FUGAZI VS. RUBBLEBUCKET: “WAITING ROOM”
Run For Cover is a weekly music column comparing cover songs to the original version.
RUN FOR COVER: ALVVAYS VS. BEN GIBBARD: “ARCHIE, MARRY ME”
There's something about sunny '60s pop that never gets old.
RUN FOR COVER: SLAYER VS. SEAN BONNETTE OF ANDREW JACKSON JIHAD: “SOUTH OF HEAVEN”
Let's get one thing straight about Slayer: as easy as they are to make fun of, they're an important band.
READY TO RUMBLE: YOUR LINEUP FOR ROCK AND ROLL RUMBLE 2015
You’ll be learning much more about these bands as the Rumble gets underway, but here’s a few points of reference to get you started.
RUN FOR COVER: DIANE CLUCK VS. DM STITH: “EASY TO BE AROUND”
The most casual, out-of-touch listener can find comfort in the soft tones and easy strumming that make folk the most accessible backdrop music.
‘RILLEX-N-EFFECT: HUNDRED WATERS TURN EDM INTO AN OASIS
Live, their shows elevate the music to impossible proportions.
RUN FOR COVER: CHROMATICS VS. ANIKA: “IN THE CITY”
Run For Cover is a weekly music column comparing cover songs to the original version. Prepare for a major bending of rules as we hear musicians throw around genres, tempos, style, and intent. Whether they’re picking up another’s song out of respect or boredom, the results have impressed ...
REVIEW: THE LONG COUNT/THE LONG GAME AT THE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART
The experience was immersive. It expanded the world and left it that way, bowing as if to say, “This space is yours now. Add to the sound.”
