This is the best of everything you missed at Boston Calling
From a hipster baby to an R. Kelly mannequin.
Another edition of Boston’s leading music festival has come and gone. The highlights from this Boston Calling, though, have less to do with music and more to do with blurry blood moon pics and sea monstahs (It. Will. Never. Die.).
Before Hozier and The Alabama Shakes rounded out the festival Sunday night, we saw everything from creative jumpers (it’s sweater weather) to hipster babies (they exist) to wacky amusement contraptions (sigh).
Below, we revisit what you missed.
Best Singer Face
The Alabama Shakes—in spite of neglecting their hit “Hold On’’—were incredibly triumphant Sunday night. In general, the weekend lineup was consistently mellow, but the Shakes made up for anything even a little bit lackluster. Lead singer Brittany Howard proved herself as the queen of facial expression with looks just as lively as her kickass high notes. She also gained crazy brownie points with a shoutout to good ol’ Michael Bergin and his ceaseless sea monster video. “Jayyyyyy, kehd.’’
Most Stylish Baby
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This baby nailed Boston Calling street style, complete with a beanie, high-top sneaks, and safety headphones. And don’t forget the wings. This child is cooler than all of us.
Most Aloof Surprise Guest
Fidlar brought his mannequin version of R. Kelly onto the stage Sunday afternoon. They did not sing “Ignition’’ together, but we can assume that after the show was the after-party, and after the party was the hotel lobby, and ‘round about 4 they cleared the lobby.
Most Visual Lighting Design
The lighting fixtures against City Hall are always show-stealers at Boston Calling thanks to Preston Hoffman and Pulse Lighting’s stellar designs. This was Pulse’s third consecutive Boston Calling, and his techniques get better with each festival.
Best Selfie
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In which Father John Misty grabbed a lucky girl’s iPhone from the front row for a spontaneous video selfie. The fangirl reached peak Insta, obviously.
Most Alarming Choice of Snack
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Care for some bug with your sweets?
Most Shamelessly Blurry Blood Moon Pic
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Nailed it.
Best Choice of Headgear
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Coors Light: Beverage of choice for bros and hipsters alike.
Most Minimalistic Flower Crown
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Why have a plethora of flowers when you can have a one very dainty flower? It’s basic in the most basic form.
Most Unchill Musical Diversion
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This monstrous mouth contraption only looked a little out of place.
Best Photo that Makes Boston Calling Look Way More Awesome Than It Is
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Boston Calling is cool, but this looks Yeezy-impromptu-pool-performance cool.
The Most Super Hero
This is Martin Wright, a visitor from London, who insisted he dress like Superman because, “Why not?’’ A hero, indeed.
Most Palatable Wardrobe
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He’s wearing soft serve on his sweater. Soft serve.
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