Up-and-Coming Folk Band, Amble, Brings Irish Tradition to American Audiences

Vivienne Woodard • June 4, 2025

Amble is poised to provide a much-needed reminder of the importance of shared memory to American audiences at a time when community is more crucial than ever.

Valley Energizes Crowds Between Intermittent Showers During Boston Calling Day Two

Owen Bienen • June 4, 2025

While the band may have been a lesser-known name prior to their performance, it certainly made a name for itself with its invigorating tunes, engaging crowd work, and quintessential indie vibes.

Megan Moroney Stuns Despite Rain at Boston Calling Day One

Addie Kinnaly • June 4, 2025

Moroney’s night at Boston Calling was a success, and if the energy from the crowd were any indication, it wouldn’t be surprising to see her return as a headliner in the coming years.

Dave Matthews Band Closes Out Boston Calling With an Epic Two-Hour Set

Sarah Fleming • June 4, 2025

Dave Matthews returned to the stage after this final song, holding two signs that read “stop killing children” and “stop the genocide.” With a roar of applause from the large crowd, Matthews finished out Boston Calling 2025 on a powerful note.

Boston Calling Day Three: Vampire Weekend Gives Feel-Good Set

Maddie Mulligan • June 4, 2025

A feel-good set full of popular songs, Vampire Weekend’s performance was a fitting way to start closing out Boston Calling.

Wilderado Exudes Camaraderie On and Off Stage

Maddie Mulligan • May 28, 2025

Wrapping up the set to a roar of applause and cheers, Wilderado left the crowd smiling and primed for the day’s headliners, who would soon take the Green Stage.

Two City Hall Aides Convicted of Conspiracy, Extortion

Abby Hunt and Owen Fahy • August 8, 2019

Two top aides of Boston Mayor Marty Walsh were found guilty on Wednesday of pressuring Crash Line Productions, the organizers of Boston Calling Music Festival, into hiring union workers for performances at City Hall Plaza.

Boston Calling Day 3 Recap: Che, RKS, and Travis Scott Close Out Festival

Steven Everett • May 28, 2019

Travis Scott was preceded by folksy Rainbow Kitten Surprise and Brandi Carlile, a cast of SNL writers, and yes, another one-hit wonder (Sheck Wes) to close the final day of Boston Calling.

Boston Calling Day 2 Recap: Tripping on Tame Impala

Steven Everett • May 27, 2019

Tame Impala treated Boston Calling goers to a set full of hits and deep cuts, both equally hypnotic, as the second day's headliner.

Boston Calling Day 1 Recap: Pomp in Pop

Steven Everett • May 25, 2019

Boston Calling 2019's first day featured an electrifying performance from Greta Van Fleet, but energy dwindled during Twenty One Pilots' questionable headlining set.

Boston Calling to Hold Tenth Festival in May

Kaylie Ramirez • April 14, 2019

Boston Calling's tenth edition festival will feature headliners Tame Impala, Travis Scott, and Twenty One Pilots.

Ramirez: Are Concerts Good for Your Health?

Kaylie Ramirez • September 23, 2018

Associate arts editor Kaylie Ramirez breaks down a study commissioned by London-based music venue The O2, which finds that attending concerts more frequently can improve your health.