The Magnetic Fields' frontman chats about his rare solo tour, hearing problems, and his favorite Boston spots.
LEARN YOUR ALPHABET: THE MAGNETIC FIELDS’ STEPHIN MERRITT ON HIS 26-SONG TOUR
Nina Corcoran
VOCAL LESSONS: PATRICK WATSON TURNS MUSIC INTO ADULT FAIRYTALES
Canadian singer-songwriter Patrick Watson talks adult fairytales and vocal advice before playing The Sinclair.
DAY THREE: PIXIES MAKE BOSTON CALLING PROUD
Boston Calling Spring 2015 wrapped up with a Pixies' homecoming return that made Boston rightfully proud.
DAY TWO: GIRLS RUN THE WORLD AT BOSTON CALLING
In a sea of sexist festivals, Boston Calling lets women run the world thanks to St. Vincent and Marina and the Diamonds.
NOISEMAKERS: MELT-BANANA DO AMERICA BETTER THAN AMERICANS
Japanese noise rock duo Melt-Banana talk international struggles, karaoke, and hanging with Steve Albini.
RUN FOR COVER: BOB DYLAN VS. THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH: “I WANT YOU”
Swedish singer-songwriter The Tallest Man on Earth turns Dylan's rich love song into a speedy banjo howl.
FOTOBOM: CHANCE THE RAPPER, ACTION BRONSON AT THE SINCLAIR 4/30
With two remarkably memorable performances down, it seemed impossible that an even greater name take over the stage, but luck (and excellent curating) was on everyone's side.
RUN FOR COVER: INNOCENCE MISSION VS. SUFJAN STEVENS: “THE LAKES OF CANADA”
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 ...
EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: STREIGHT ANGULAR BEND DIMENSIONS IN “MACHINES”
The two spend their time falling for each other in a warped bizzaro world of blurred 3D-vision until things fall apart.
RUN FOR COVER: THE ZOMBIES VS. DINOSAUR JR.: “WHENEVER YOU’RE READY”
This is what the '60s could have sounded like if The Zombies tripled up on the guitar amps.
