Preview: Five Can’t Miss Artists at Boston Calling

By: Krystyn Bristol – 

With the Boston Calling Music Festival happening this week, fans are sure to witness some fantastic bands over the course of this bi-annual, three-day festival at City Hall Plaza in downtown Boston from September 5 to 7. With an already stacked line-up that includes Lorde, Girl Talk, Spoon, The Replacements, Nas, and more, that are ready to captivate concert-goers, here’s a list of five acts that you can’t miss.

If you still haven’t bought tickets yet, be sure to buy them here.

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The National
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This GRAMMY-nominated indie-rock group has been around since 1999. With dark and intriguing lyrics and sound, fans are sure to see a haunting,set from the group. The utter of the lyrics from lead singer Matt Berninger and the melodic sound from the band provide a very eerie and interesting experience.

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Childish Gambino
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Rising hip-hop star Childish Gambino has been topping the charts with hits like “3000” and his collaboration with Chance the Rapper, “Favorite Song.” After receiving many stellar reviews for his festival performances this summer, he is one of the most promising aritsts to see this weekend.

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Bleachers
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Created after the whirlwind success of GRAMMY-winning pop group fun., guitarist Jack Antonoff’s side-project Bleachers, who is best known for their hit “I Wanna Get Better”, has created a alt rock sound that is far distant from Antonoff’s day job. Just don’t expect there to be a singalong to “We Are Young”.

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Future Islands
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Synth-pop based band, Future Islands, derives from Baltimore, Maryland and brings a lot of presence to any stage that they grace. With a synthpop-alt rock hybrid sound and the dance moves to match them, Future Islands will add more flare to Boston Calling.

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The 1975
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Manchester, England natives, The 1975, are a new indie sensation that gained attention with their series ofEPs that they released in 2012 and 2013. After releasing their first hit track from their self titled album, “Chocolate”, fans have given this quartet from across the pond a chance to instantly rise. By seeing them this weekend, you’ll get to see why their popularity is endlessly growing.