At a time when our country is divided, let a Bummer City-organized show remind you why diversity is crucial.
2016
SAMMUS: THE CORNELL PHD STUDENT WHO RAPS ABOUT NERDDOM AND BEYOND
The alter-ego of a hip-hop musician who's tackling what women, gamers, and the new African-American community yearn to hear.
SHONEN KNIFE: WHY THE JAPANESE TRIO STILL ROCKS 30 YEARS LATER
The band that captured the hearts of Nirvana and Sonic Youth talk cult followings, DIY ethos, and the secret to writing a good punk song.
HASSLE FEST 8: THE RETURN OF BOSTON’S WEIRDEST MUSIC FESTIVAL
Noise rock, pop, and experimental genres get wild at Brighton Music Hall once again.
HELADO NEGRO: RACE, REPRESENTATION, AND A RISING ROLE MODEL
The indie pop anthems of Helado Negro get their time to shine with tinsel mammals and an unforgettable live show.
KERO KERO BONITO: HOW DIGITIZED SUGAR POP CAME TO LIFE
The J-pop trio talks about PC Music, N64 songs, and how they find a balance between British dance and Japanese pop.
SWEET AND HALFSOUR: THE GRUMBLED CHARM OF BOSTON’S RISING POWER POP TRIO
Local trio halfsour talk about social graces, city betrayal, and the pros of boredom.
POP GOES THE BAND: WARPAINT SHARE TIPS ON CREATIVITY
Los Angeles quartet Warpaint tell us the secrets to getting your creative juices flowing.
BLOOD BITCH: THE MENSTRUAL MAGIC OF JENNY HVAL
The Norwegian experimental musician talks periods, performance art, and ditching morals.
THE AUSSIE WHO COULD: JULIA JACKLIN’S RISE TO FAME
Australia's folk star talks Fiona Apple, classical singing, and why the industry overwhelms her.