Festivals
Boston Calling 2025 – Day Three Recap & Photos
Harvard Athletic Complex, Boston, MA – May 25, 2025
The final day of Boston Calling 2025 was a melting pot of genres, offering a diverse lineup that catered to rock enthusiasts, hip-hop heads, and indie aficionados alike. If you couldn’t find something to love on Sunday, that’s on you.
It started with local funk crew SNACKTIME, who wore matching Allen Iverson-era Sixers jerseys and blew the grogginess off the early crowd. Nothing wakes you up like a horn section!
Then came Remi Wolf, chaotic good incarnate. She hit the stage in a “Be Proud of Yourself” tee, ready to party, even if her mic wasn’t. Tech issues tried to sabotage the set early on, but Wolf handled it like a champ, cracking jokes, giving her bandmates nicknames, and buying time with banter. Once her vocals finally blasted through, it was on. “Cinderella,” “Hello Hello Hello,” and “Pitiful” lit the crowd up. She even threw in a soulful cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” before launching into the full-throttle finale of “Photo ID.” If Boston Calling gives out gold stars, she earned a galaxy.
Sublime brought the West Coast vibes, their reggae-infused rock providing a laid-back contrast to the day’s earlier acts. Jakob Nowell, carrying on his dad Brad’s legacy, made the set feel both nostalgic and alive. He reminded the crowd it was the 29th anniversary of his father’s passing, then jumped right back into the feel-good chaos. “Let’s play something fast so we can all shove each other around a bit.” The crowd happily obliged.
Over at the Blue Stage, Tom Morello came out swinging. No band, just a man and his guitar, railing against injustice with fury. He got the crowd chanting, jumping, and yelling along to Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land” (the uncensored version). He even brought out Chuck D for a surprise drop-in to perform “Prophets of Rage,” because why not?
Chuck D wasn’t done yet. Thirty minutes later, Public Enemy took the stage, bringing that full-force, speak-truth-no-matter-what energy they’ve had for four decades. “Fight the Power” still hits hard. Flavor Flav and Chuck D were steady as ever, and the crowd (including the Gen Z kids) danced and shouted like the revolution was starting right then.
As the sun dipped behind the Harvard Athletic Complex, Vampire Weekend made their return, 12 years after first playing Boston Calling. Ezra Koenig sounded like he hasn’t aged a day. They opened with “Ice Cream Piano,” and hit every note fans could have hoped for with “Step,” “Unbelievers,” “Diane Young,” “Oxford Comma.” It was a warm, breezy, feel-good set that satisfied all indieheads.
Then came the closer: Dave Matthews Band. Fresh off their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, they came out bundled in jackets (Dave joked his was “confining”). “Crash Into Me” and “Ants Marching” got the biggest singalongs, while the extended jams gave fans what they came for. It wasn’t the flashiest ending, but it was warm, grounded, and exactly what a Sunday night closer should feel like.
The rain held off. The merch lines stayed long. The music hit the sweet spot between political fire and indie comfort. Sunday felt like a mixtape built to please everyone — young, old, loud, mellow, radical, or just here for the vibes.
Boston Calling 2025 closed on a high note. Here’s to next year and all the great memories that will ensue!
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All Photo Credit: Faith Constantine
Festivals
All Things Go NYC Announce 2026 Lineup with Zara Larsson, Brandi Carlile, MUNA, Lola Young, Carly Rae Jepsen, and More
All Things Go Festival is heading back to Forest Hills Stadium this fall with one of its biggest New York lineups yet.
The festival announced the full roster for its third New York edition today, with headliners including Zara Larsson, Brandi Carlile, MUNA, Lola Young, and Carly Rae Jepsen. Larsson’s appearance marks her first-ever headline festival set.
Set across three days on Sept. 25, 26, and 27, the festival continues its tradition of mixing major pop acts with rising artists and internet favorites. The 2026 lineup features names like The Beaches, Rebecca Black, Cara Delevingne, CMAT, Jensen McRae, Hemlocke Springs, and Sienna Spiro. Comedian and musician Meg Stalter joins the lineup as one of the festival’s more unexpected additions.
Returning artist Lola Young teased her comeback in a statement, saying, “All Things Go, we have unfinished business. I feel blessed and ready to take it to the next level. Thank you for having me back.”
MUNA, longtime festival favorites, shared their excitement about returning to New York for a headlining slot, calling All Things Go “one of our favorite festivals to play” and joking, “let’s go, lesbians!”
Over the last few years, All Things Go has built a reputation for its fan-focused atmosphere and strong sense of inclusivity. Fans online have affectionately nicknamed the festival “Gay-chella,” “All Things Gay,” and “Lesbopalooza,” reflecting the event’s large LGBTQ+ fanbase and welcoming community vibe.
Tickets go on sale with a fan presale beginning Wednesday, May 20 at 10 a.m. ET, followed by the public onsale Thursday, May 21. Single-day tickets start at $99, with three-day passes starting at $225. More information here.
The New York announcement follows a busy stretch for the festival brand. Earlier this month, All Things Go unveiled the 2026 Washington, D.C. lineup at Merriweather Post Pavilion featuring artists like Hayley Williams, Mitski, and Brandi Carlile. Meanwhile, the Toronto edition is set for June 6 and 7 at RBC Amphitheatre with headliners including Lorde, Kesha, Wet Leg, and The Beaches.
Friday September 25
Zara Larsson
Lola Young
Rebecca Black
Cara Delevingne
Blue DeTiger
Chloe Qisha
Gates 2PM
Saturday September 26
Brandi Carlile
Sienna Spiro
CMAT
Jensen McRae
Meg Stalter
Natali Jinju
Gates 2PM
Sunday September 27
MUNA
Carly Rae Jepsen
The Beaches
Hemlocke Springs
Grace Ives
Cherry Bomb
Gates 2PM
Festivals
All Things Go Toronto 2026 Reveals Daily Schedule Ahead of June Festival Weekend
All Things Go Toronto 2026 has officially shared the daily schedule for its 2026 edition, giving fans a closer look at how the weekend at RBC Amphitheatre will unfold on June 6 and 7.
The festival, which expanded into Toronto in 2025 after building a strong following in the United States, is bringing a lineup packed with indie pop, alternative, and rising Canadian talent. Doors for both days open at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday’s lineup is headlined by Kesha, who closes out the night with a set running from 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Before that, hometown favourites The Beaches will take over the stage from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. The day will also feature performances from Rachel Chinouriri, Holly Humberstone, Sofia Camara, and Bella Kay.
Sunday shifts into a more indie-rock-heavy close with Lorde headlining from 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The lead-up includes a stacked evening featuring Wet Leg and Del Water Gap. Earlier in the day, fans can catch sets from Jade LeMac, MOMMA, and Flower Face.
The schedule reveal arrives after months of anticipation surrounding the festival’s Toronto return. Lorde’s appearance comes during a major stretch for the singer following renewed live activity and growing excitement around her next era, while Kesha continues her recent comeback run that has leaned into a more independent and celebratory direction onstage.
With set times now locked in, fans can officially start planning their festival weekend, whether that means camping out for barricade spots, bouncing between artists, or preparing for what could easily become one of Toronto’s biggest music weekends of the summer.
Find more information on the All Things Go Toronto website.