Music

31 songs to hear before Boston Calling

And 23 artists worth almost two hours of your time.

It’s that (rare) time of year when people look forward to spending their weekend at City Hall Plaza—and that’s because of Boston Calling, the city’s three-day music festival that comes around twice a year.

The festival is in its third year, and it keeps on offering a diverse, quality lineup. You may be a one-day ticket holder supporting your favorite band, or a three-day passer looking forward to multiple acts. Either way, there are many artists to keep up with, from The Avett Brothers to Hozier and Father John Misty. So we’ve done the work for you, with the help of RadioBDC, and curated a playlist of 31 tracks to listen to before the festival. It features upbeat tracks and slower melodies from every act expected to perform—give it a listen.

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