The Grammy-nominated metalcore band talks Trump, practicing jujutsu, and the one item they wish they could steal from Men in Black.
EDGE PETAL BURN: THE DARK BEAUTY OF LIFE POST-TRAUMA
Boston’s own talk about how to survive past trauma and prevent future wrongs with help from their debut album.
WHEEL OF TUNES: HALEY HEYNDERICKX
The rising folk act talks praying mantises, herbal remedies, and being haunted by Ludacris in song.
I KILL GIANTS: THE RETURN OF BOSTON’S BELOVED EMO ACT
Four years after breaking up, the math rock emo act is reuniting to co-headline The Sinclair this Sunday.
WHEEL OF TUNES: DEAR NORA
The Oregon indie folk act talks bouldering, Jakarta, and ditching old habits years into their career.
ED BALLOON: FLOATING THROUGH ELECTRO-POP R&B
How the son of Nigerian immigrants is making his own path in Boston’s music scene with electronic, pop, and indie-bent R&B.
WHEEL OF TUNES: RADIATOR HOSPITAL
The DIY indie pop rockers talk long-distance relationships, covering soul songs, and that time their frontman tried to save a family of ducks.
FIDDLEHEAD: HOW TO HAVE HEART POST-DEATH
After the loss of his father, frontman Patrick Flynn threw himself into the debut album by Boston’s new melodic post-hardcore group, featuring members of Have Heart and Basement.
DAY THREE: LOCAL MUSIC AND THE ALLURE OF BOSTON CALLING’S CHILL VIBE
From Cameron Esposito to Weakened Friends, the closing day of Boston Calling had a laid back vibe more festivals need.
DAY TWO: NATALIE PORTMAN AND THE BEST OF BOSTON CALLING RAP
From Tyler, the Creator to Manchester Orchestra, emotional honesty and technical transparency go a long way at Boston Calling.
