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Sydney Morning Herald
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Want the lowdown on your favourite song? These podcasts don't miss a beat
The world of music podcasts has expanded so much that it's hard to know where to begin. From unpacking a single song across a half-hour chat to exploring the darker side of country twang, our starter guide tunes in to some of the best. Song Exploder Some music podcasts go wide. Song Exploder is the opposite, drilling down into just one song per episode. The show's erudite host, Hrishikesh Hirway, is a musician himself, but shuns the limelight, editing out all his questions so we can hear each artist tell their own story of how a song came into being. Sometimes they play the voice memo that was the first spark of inspiration. Sometimes they play rejected early studio versions. And they also isolate the musical stems from the finished product to explain how the different parts of the music came together. The guest list is eclectic – Metallica, Fleetwood Mac, Bjork, Courtney Barnett and more. Episodes are under 30 minutes and are so addictive that you'll find yourself eagerly listening to the stories of songs you mightn't even know. If you like this, try: Life Of The Record – alternative artists such as The Feelies, The Shins, Spoon and Superchunk go deep into the making of one of their albums, song by song. A History Of Rock Music In 500 Songs Did you watch the almost eight hours of Peter Jackson's The Beatles: Get Back and think, 'Actually, I could have taken more'? Well, this podcast is for you. Andrew Hickey is an Englishman with a mission – to tell the entire history of rock music over the space of 500 songs. To say he is thorough is an understatement. Some episodes go for a few hours, and some songs – such as The Rolling Stones' Sympathy For The Devil – take up multiple episodes. Even if you think you know everything about music history, Hickey knows more, while taking delightful detours and making wild connections. In the process, he talks not just about the music, but the people behind it and the times in which it was made. If you like this, try: All Songs Considered – this cornerstone NPR program just celebrated 25 years of uncovering new music from all corners of the record store. Switched On Pop Loading Songwriter Charlie Harding and musicologist Nate Sloan have been making this revered podcast since 2014. The dynamic duo are highly regarded academics, and they take chart pop seriously, pulling apart the hits to see how they tick, how they're put together, what bits of the past they have adopted and adapted, and what makes them so damn catchy. You can look at it as the most entertaining music theory class you'll ever take, but you're learning about ABBA's Dancing Queen, Britney Spears' Oops!...I Did It Again or Taylor Swift's You Belong With Me rather than Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. If you like this, try: Popcast – the gravel-voiced New York Times music critic Jon Caramanica leads spirited, informed roundtable discussions about new music releases and trends. Cocaine & Rhinestones Tyler Mahan Coe is uniquely placed to make a podcast about country music, often delving into the darker, more complicated side of the genre. After all, he is the son of David Allen Coe, the country singer and songwriter (Take This Job And Shove It, Would You Lay With Me In A Field Of Stone) who spent almost 20 years in and out of jail. Coe the younger delves into the backstories of classic songs and performers to investigate their social context, and he's especially strong in telling the tales of female writers and singers – Loretta Lynn being banned for a song about the contraceptive pill; Bobbie Gentry rejecting the corporate machine to do it her own way; the real story behind the seemingly subservient message of Tammy Wynette's Stand By Your Man. If you like this, try: Dolly Parton's America – Jad Abumrad of Radiolab finds that the story of the beloved superstar says a whole lot, not just about country music, but about the United States itself. That's How I Remember It What better way to get a songwriter to open up than to have another songwriter interview them? That's how it works with this show from Craig Finn, the highly literate frontman with dynamic US rock band The Hold Steady. The concept here is a subject that has fascinated Finn since writing and recording his 2002 solo album, A Legacy Of Rentals – how do artists use memory to tell their stories? Loading He starts every episode the same way, asking the question: 'Do you consider yourself to be someone who has a good memory?' He expected most artists to say yes, but finds it's about 50/50, and people have decidedly selective memories. What unfolds each time is a rich conversation about creativity and how we use it. If you like this, try: I Never Thought It Would Happen – hosted by the understated Chris Difford, co-songwriter in UK band Squeeze, who turns out to have an easy rapport with a wide range of artists, from Robbie Williams to Henry Rollins. Just Ace Along with the popular Facebook group Sound As Ever, which is now over 20,000 members strong, and anniversary tours by everyone from Grinspoon to You Am I, Just Ace is proof that the '90s Australian alternative music revival is in full swing. Host Danny Yau displays forensic research and the enthusiasm of a Labrador puppy, whether investigating the mainstream/alternative divide straddled by the rooArt label, or lovingly recounting the career of indie pioneers The Hummingbirds. And as he devotes entire episodes to the record stores, music press and rock venues of the past, he's also providing a valuable local history. If you like this, try: The J Files Podcast – the national broadcaster's archive of interviews and live performances by Aussie bands is huge, and you can delve into it with these profiles of artists and albums. Questlove Supreme Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson's CV is impressive – drummer and founder of hip-hop royalty The Roots; band leader on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon; author of books about music, creativity and cooking; winner of six Grammys. His musical knowledge is equally wide, so on his podcast, he can also speak with authority on soul, R&B, jazz, funk and pretty much any genre that has a cool beat. He's also endlessly curious and a generous host, whether talking to Erykah Badu or Stevie Wonder. Music doesn't appear in a vacuum, and he knows it, examining the entertainment industry itself, and the social and cultural issues around the music. If you like this, try: Dissect – Want to hear entire seasons devoted to great albums in hip-hop? Cole Cuchna is your man, dissecting everything from Beyonce's Lemonade to Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. No Dogs In Space Punk is a genre that's so subjective, and everyone has an opinion. When did it start? Should the UK get the credit, or the US? Who gets to be called punk? And, more importantly, who does not? Carolina Hidalgo and Marcus Parks cut through all that chatter by evenly distributing the kudos, broadening the scope, and making sure they get the facts right along the way. Yes, The Damned and The Ramones are in there. But they also go back to The Stooges and The Velvet Underground, and go forward to The Replacements. After all, punk was – and is – an attitude and an energy rather than a strict style. If you like this, try: Turned Out A Punk – Damian Abraham, from Canadian band F---ed Up, interviews artists who definitely fall under the punk umbrella (Buzzcocks, Bad Religion) and others who embody the spirit (Liz Phair, Beastie Boys). Primer This podcast takes music genres from outside the English-speaking world and jumps in head-first. The first season is about City Pop, which emerged in Japan in the mid-'70s, embracing the smooth sounds of Western pop – funk, disco, jazz fusion, yacht rock and soft rock. After falling out of favour in the '80s and not making an impact outside of Asia, it's now enjoying a second wave of popularity much bigger than the first, becoming a major influence on modern genres such as vaporwave and future funk, and being sampled by The Weeknd, Chris Brown and Tyler, The Creator. Primer tells the whole fascinating story, plays the music, and gets you hooked on a genre you might have previously known nothing about. It's the next yacht rock. If you like this, try: Who Replaced Avril Lavigne? – In this light-hearted show, hosted by comedian Joanne McNally, you'll learn all about the persistent conspiracy theory that Lavigne died in 2003 and was replaced with a doppelganger.
The Age
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Want the lowdown on your favourite song? These podcasts don't miss a beat
The world of music podcasts has expanded so much that it's hard to know where to begin. From unpacking a single song across a half-hour chat to exploring the darker side of country twang, our starter guide tunes in to some of the best. Song Exploder Some music podcasts go wide. Song Exploder is the opposite, drilling down into just one song per episode. The show's erudite host, Hrishikesh Hirway, is a musician himself, but shuns the limelight, editing out all his questions so we can hear each artist tell their own story of how a song came into being. Sometimes they play the voice memo that was the first spark of inspiration. Sometimes they play rejected early studio versions. And they also isolate the musical stems from the finished product to explain how the different parts of the music came together. The guest list is eclectic – Metallica, Fleetwood Mac, Bjork, Courtney Barnett and more. Episodes are under 30 minutes and are so addictive that you'll find yourself eagerly listening to the stories of songs you mightn't even know. If you like this, try: Life Of The Record – alternative artists such as The Feelies, The Shins, Spoon and Superchunk go deep into the making of one of their albums, song by song. A History Of Rock Music In 500 Songs Did you watch the almost eight hours of Peter Jackson's The Beatles: Get Back and think, 'Actually, I could have taken more'? Well, this podcast is for you. Andrew Hickey is an Englishman with a mission – to tell the entire history of rock music over the space of 500 songs. To say he is thorough is an understatement. Some episodes go for a few hours, and some songs – such as The Rolling Stones' Sympathy For The Devil – take up multiple episodes. Even if you think you know everything about music history, Hickey knows more, while taking delightful detours and making wild connections. In the process, he talks not just about the music, but the people behind it and the times in which it was made. If you like this, try: All Songs Considered – this cornerstone NPR program just celebrated 25 years of uncovering new music from all corners of the record store. Switched On Pop Loading Songwriter Charlie Harding and musicologist Nate Sloan have been making this revered podcast since 2014. The dynamic duo are highly regarded academics, and they take chart pop seriously, pulling apart the hits to see how they tick, how they're put together, what bits of the past they have adopted and adapted, and what makes them so damn catchy. You can look at it as the most entertaining music theory class you'll ever take, but you're learning about ABBA's Dancing Queen, Britney Spears' Oops!...I Did It Again or Taylor Swift's You Belong With Me rather than Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. If you like this, try: Popcast – the gravel-voiced New York Times music critic Jon Caramanica leads spirited, informed roundtable discussions about new music releases and trends. Cocaine & Rhinestones Tyler Mahan Coe is uniquely placed to make a podcast about country music, often delving into the darker, more complicated side of the genre. After all, he is the son of David Allen Coe, the country singer and songwriter (Take This Job And Shove It, Would You Lay With Me In A Field Of Stone) who spent almost 20 years in and out of jail. Coe the younger delves into the backstories of classic songs and performers to investigate their social context, and he's especially strong in telling the tales of female writers and singers – Loretta Lynn being banned for a song about the contraceptive pill; Bobbie Gentry rejecting the corporate machine to do it her own way; the real story behind the seemingly subservient message of Tammy Wynette's Stand By Your Man. If you like this, try: Dolly Parton's America – Jad Abumrad of Radiolab finds that the story of the beloved superstar says a whole lot, not just about country music, but about the United States itself. That's How I Remember It What better way to get a songwriter to open up than to have another songwriter interview them? That's how it works with this show from Craig Finn, the highly literate frontman with dynamic US rock band The Hold Steady. The concept here is a subject that has fascinated Finn since writing and recording his 2002 solo album, A Legacy Of Rentals – how do artists use memory to tell their stories? Loading He starts every episode the same way, asking the question: 'Do you consider yourself to be someone who has a good memory?' He expected most artists to say yes, but finds it's about 50/50, and people have decidedly selective memories. What unfolds each time is a rich conversation about creativity and how we use it. If you like this, try: I Never Thought It Would Happen – hosted by the understated Chris Difford, co-songwriter in UK band Squeeze, who turns out to have an easy rapport with a wide range of artists, from Robbie Williams to Henry Rollins. Just Ace Along with the popular Facebook group Sound As Ever, which is now over 20,000 members strong, and anniversary tours by everyone from Grinspoon to You Am I, Just Ace is proof that the '90s Australian alternative music revival is in full swing. Host Danny Yau displays forensic research and the enthusiasm of a Labrador puppy, whether investigating the mainstream/alternative divide straddled by the rooArt label, or lovingly recounting the career of indie pioneers The Hummingbirds. And as he devotes entire episodes to the record stores, music press and rock venues of the past, he's also providing a valuable local history. If you like this, try: The J Files Podcast – the national broadcaster's archive of interviews and live performances by Aussie bands is huge, and you can delve into it with these profiles of artists and albums. Questlove Supreme Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson's CV is impressive – drummer and founder of hip-hop royalty The Roots; band leader on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon; author of books about music, creativity and cooking; winner of six Grammys. His musical knowledge is equally wide, so on his podcast, he can also speak with authority on soul, R&B, jazz, funk and pretty much any genre that has a cool beat. He's also endlessly curious and a generous host, whether talking to Erykah Badu or Stevie Wonder. Music doesn't appear in a vacuum, and he knows it, examining the entertainment industry itself, and the social and cultural issues around the music. If you like this, try: Dissect – Want to hear entire seasons devoted to great albums in hip-hop? Cole Cuchna is your man, dissecting everything from Beyonce's Lemonade to Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. No Dogs In Space Punk is a genre that's so subjective, and everyone has an opinion. When did it start? Should the UK get the credit, or the US? Who gets to be called punk? And, more importantly, who does not? Carolina Hidalgo and Marcus Parks cut through all that chatter by evenly distributing the kudos, broadening the scope, and making sure they get the facts right along the way. Yes, The Damned and The Ramones are in there. But they also go back to The Stooges and The Velvet Underground, and go forward to The Replacements. After all, punk was – and is – an attitude and an energy rather than a strict style. If you like this, try: Turned Out A Punk – Damian Abraham, from Canadian band F---ed Up, interviews artists who definitely fall under the punk umbrella (Buzzcocks, Bad Religion) and others who embody the spirit (Liz Phair, Beastie Boys). Primer This podcast takes music genres from outside the English-speaking world and jumps in head-first. The first season is about City Pop, which emerged in Japan in the mid-'70s, embracing the smooth sounds of Western pop – funk, disco, jazz fusion, yacht rock and soft rock. After falling out of favour in the '80s and not making an impact outside of Asia, it's now enjoying a second wave of popularity much bigger than the first, becoming a major influence on modern genres such as vaporwave and future funk, and being sampled by The Weeknd, Chris Brown and Tyler, The Creator. Primer tells the whole fascinating story, plays the music, and gets you hooked on a genre you might have previously known nothing about. It's the next yacht rock. If you like this, try: Who Replaced Avril Lavigne? – In this light-hearted show, hosted by comedian Joanne McNally, you'll learn all about the persistent conspiracy theory that Lavigne died in 2003 and was replaced with a doppelganger.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Green River Festival returns to Greenfield with world-class music lineup
GREENFIELD — It might not be Coachella, Lollapalooza, or Bonnaroo, but as music fests go in the area, it's 'tops.' This weekend's 39th Green River Festival — named one of '50 essential summer music festivals by The New York Times — offers a world-class lineup of over 40 acts on four stages, some of the best in local food, beer and wine, handmade crafts at The Makers Market, and a wide array of kid's activities. It all begins on Friday, June 20, for three days on the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield. 'We are a world class music festival with a laid-back atmosphere,' said festival director John Sanders in an interview with The Republican. This year's headliners on the Main Stage — among a mix of indie, rock, Americana, international stars, funk, reggae, pop and more — are Mt. Joy on Friday, Courtney Barnett on Saturday, and Waxahatchee on Sunday. The Philadelphia and Los Angeles-based band Mt. Joy has made their mark with three acclaimed albums over the past six years, featuring multiple singles that have gone No. 1 on 'Triple A' radio stations and amassed millions of Spotify streams. A deft lyricist and virtuosic guitarist, Courtney Barnett is an emblem of millennial wit and one of Australia's most successful musical exports. Garnering a coveted Best New Artist Grammy nomination and numerous other accolades, her 2015 debut album 'Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit' is considered as a generational classic. Katie Crutchfield, who performs under the moniker Waxahatchee, is one of the hardest working singer-songwriters in the game. While her sound has evolved from lo-fi folk to lush alt-tinged country over six critically acclaimed albums, her voice has always remained the same: honest and close, poetic with Southern lilting. On her 2024 Grammy-nominated album,' Tigers Blood,' Crutchfield emerges as a powerhouse – with NPR writing 'Some of these songs sound ready to run, bursting from the traps; others take their ease with intoxicating beauty.' The three headliners will be joined over several days on the Main Stage, Dean's Bean Stage, Back Porch Stage and Round House Stage by MJ Lenderman & The Wind, Kevin Morby, Danielle Ponder, La Lom, Kabaka Pyramid, BALTHVS, Ocie Elliott, Kathleen Edwards, FutureBirds, Illuminati Hotties, Mo Lowda & The Humble, Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge, Torres, Reyna Tropical, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Leyla McCalla, Thee Sinseers, The Altons, Chaparelle, Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp, Merce Lemon, Jeremie Albino, Chicha Libre, Stephen Kellogg, Thus Love, Dogpark, Olive Klug, Truman Sinclair, Coral Moons, Funky Dawgz Brass Band, Mark Mulcahy, Winterpills, Ali McGuirk, Maison Electronique, Kimaya Diggs, Matt Hebert & The Lonesome Brothers, The GrownUp Noise, bobbie, All Feels, Lost Film, Silvie's Okay and The Gaslight Tinkers. Many food trucks rolling onto the fairgrounds will be offering everything from ethnic specialties to everyday treats such as hamburgers, French fries, hot dogs and more. Serving up a big menu to choose from, food trucks include Anon's Thai Cuisine, All Things Maple, Binge BBQ, Berrysweets, Broccoli Bar, Crooked Stick Pops, Dean's Beans Organic Coffee, Divided Pie, Fancheezical, Ginger Love Cafe, Hometown Poke and Bubble Tea, La Veracruzana, LemoNates, Macho Taco, Mach's Woodfired Pizza, Miso Toh Kome, P'Frogi, Pinky Toe Chai, Riff's, Roadhouse Grille, Rough Cop, Shree's Kitchen, The Skinny Pancake, Ting Ting Dumplings, Twin Beaks Fried Chicken, Wake the Dead Donuts, and Yahso Jamaican Food Truck. There also will be plenty of cooling libations on tap at this year's festival with many beverage stations to meet the needs of festivalgoers. 'We listened to the feedback last year that we weren't pouring enough local beers. So, this year we are partnering with six local breweries within a 40-mile radius of the festival,' Sanders said, adding that among the breweries on hand will be Amherst Brewing, Leadfoot Brewing and Berkshire Brewing. 'In fact, Amherst Brewing will be selling a special edition beer at our festival that they are calling Green River IPA.' Wine and hard seltzers, nonalcoholic beers and Polar seltzers, as well as soda and other cooling concoctions are also on tap. You can sit and rest with your food and drink, or carry it with you for a shopping extravaganza in the Maker's Market presented by Hope & Feathers Framing and Printing, now located in barns on the fairgrounds. Shoppers will find unique gemstone jewelry, authentic Mexican leather goods, hand-printed T-shirts, creative beadwork, handblown glass art, wild tie-dyes, upcycled clothing, handmade pottery, colorful stickers, and more. You can also add to your day's attire with flower crowns, hair braiding, face painting, and henna body art. And for some extra relaxation after dancing all day, you can sign up for a massage session. 'Our festival is reflective of the entire community of western Massachusetts, and it is our goal to make everyone welcome,' Sanders said. While youngsters attending the festival may find plenty of music to their liking and dance the day away, the newly-expanded Green River Festival Kidway will provide a haven for children of all ages with fun activities and entertainment for the entire family. Late morning and early afternoon performances on Saturday include Mister G and the Cactus Head Puppets, while Sunday will feature Little Roots and Tanglewood Marionettes. The Art Garden's tent and barn are filled with free activities for festivalgoers to create, explore, play, and make art. Art Garden volunteers have spent weeks preparing repurposed materials for creative reuse, including thousands of cardboard creatures for people to paint and carry in the Green River Parade. This year's Green River Festival Parade will be led by Funky Dawgs Brass Band and will also feature puppets from Cheli Mennella of Source Studios. All are welcome to join the parade — and those that wish to should plan to meet at the Art Garden at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Gates open at 3 p.m. on Friday with music playing from 4-10:30 p.m. On Saturday, gates open at 11 a.m., with the music playing from noon-10:30 p.m., and on Sunday, gates open at 11 a.m. with the music playing from noon-8:30 p.m. Tickets, available in advance on the Green River Festival website, start at $99.99 plus fees for a one-day pass. Two-day passes are available at $154.99 and a three-day pass is $199.99. Kids 12 and under are free, with two allowed per paid adult admission. Advance tickets can only be ordered until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday night, June 19. After that, tickets will only be available at the door, priced at $110 for one day, $165 for two-day and $225 for three-day passes. Additional fees will be applied at the door for credit card sales. VIP upgrades are also available. Three-day teen passes with proof of age required upon entry (photocopy of a birth certificate, passport or other form of age identification) are available for $99.99. On-site parking tickets are nearly sold out; however, the Town of Greenfield is waving all parking fees on street and in municipal lots. Free shuttle buses are available from Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center on 289 Main St. in the center of Greenfield. Shuttles run on Friday from 2 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Franklin County Fairgrounds is located at 89 Wisdom Way in Greenfield. For more information visit or their Facebook page for the most up-to-date information. Read the original article on MassLive.
Boston Globe
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
15 outdoor music festivals around Mass. and Rhode Island to see all summer
Where: Franklin County Fairgrounds, Greenfield When: June 20-22 Vibe: There's a sense of regional pride here, and along with touring acts with a distinct Americana/indie-rock aesthetic, the festival is a showcase for some of the top acts from Western Mass. There's local food and beer, a variety of craft vendors, and activities for kids. Advertisement Who's playing: Mt. Joy, Courtney Barnett, Waxahatchee, Kevin Morby, MJ Lenderman & the Wind, Kathleen Edwards, Torres, La Lom, Danielle Ponder, Leyla McCalla, Illuminati Hotties, Balthvs, Futurebirds, Grace Bowers & the Hodge Podge, Mark Mulcahy, Olive Klug, Ocie Elliott, Winterpills, Mister G, bobbie, Kimaya Diggs, Silvie's Okay. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Tickets info: Three-day pass: $218.50. Two-day pass: $169.84. Single-day pass: $110.35. Plus, VIP and camping options and discount passes for teens. Children under 12 are free. OUTLOUD Boston Where : The Stage at Suffolk Downs, Boston When: June 21 Vibe: A celebration of queer voices at a fraught political moment. Advertisement Who's playing: Kim Petras, Trixie Mattel (DJ set), Flo Milli, Rebecca Black, G Flip, Frankie Grande, Oompa, Big Body Kweeng, Hannah Rad, MATH3CA. Tickets info: General admission pit: $99.50. General admission lawn: $69.42. Plus, VIP options. Maliah Hobbs,5,(left) and her sister Maat Nazir, 3, enjoy their balloons as they play at the BAMS Fest in 2024. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff BAMS Fest Where: Franklin Park Playstead Field, Boston When: June 28 Vibe: The idea is to generate creative and economic opportunities for local artists of color, and BAMS has the feel of a vibrant block party. Along with a sampling of rap, soul, and R&B, there's a vendor village populated by Black-owned businesses, as well as an array of food trucks on Soul Food Row. Who's playing: Lalah Hathaway, Durand Bernarr, Little Brother, Mo-Phila, Amanda Shea, Cole Rodriguez, Kasia Lavon, Edo.G, Haasan Barclay, Jireh Calo, Roots Alley Collective, the Peacekeepers, DJ Deaf Tunez, DJ Whysham, DJ Bruno. Tickets info: General admission: Name your price, with a $10 minimum donation. Charles River Jazz Festival Where: Herter Park Amphitheater, Boston When: July 12 Vibe: Like a neighborhood hang where soft-sided coolers, reasonably sized strollers, lawn chairs, and even pets (on leashes) are welcome. If you're not bringing your own food, there will be local options. Who's playing: Keyon Harrold, Freelance, Christian Sands, Caio e Jess, Ivanna Cuesta, Berklee Institute of Jazz & Gender Justice Tickets info: General admission tickets are free, though registration is required for entry. There are also VIP options. Levitate Music and Arts Festival Where: Marshfield Fairgrounds, Marshfield When: July 12-13 Vibe: A family-friendly festival with jam-band leanings and a mix of national and Boston-area acts, plus live art, local artisans, activities for kids, and food trucks. Who's playing: Stick Figure, the Revivalists, Dispatch, Still Woozy, Thundercat, the Elovaters (on both days), Protoje, Dogs in a Pile, Josiah and the Bonnevilles, Mihali, Linka Moja, Tophouse, Aldous Collins, Hans Williams, Hush Club, Fai Laci. Advertisement Tickets info: Two-day general admission pass: $249. Saturday general admission tickets: $149. Sunday general admission tickets: $129. Plus, VIP and kids options. Bang on a Can: LOUD Weekend Where: Mass MoCA, North Adams When: July 31-Aug. 2 Vibe: Composers and musicians pushing the boundaries of experimental and avant-garde music, LOUD Weekend amounts to an immersive, cutting-edge exhibition in and around a world-class contemporary art museum. Who's playing: So Percussion; Bang on a Can All-Stars performing a tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto; Michael Gordon, David Lang and Julia Wolfe; Steven Schick leading a performance of Tamar Muskal's concerto 'Facing the Automaton'; Wolf Eyes and DJ Maria Chavez; Jeffrey Brooks; Jason Treuting; Ted Hearne; Tamar Muskal; Gemma Peacocke; Trevor Weston; Vicky Chow; David Cossin; Arlen Hlusko; Nick Photinos; Todd Reynolds; Maya Stone; Ken Thomson. Tickets info: $159 in advance for a three-day pass, $189 the week of and $259 for a 'preferred' three-day pass. Sierra Ferrell will perform at the Newport Folk Festival. Nina Westervelt Newport Folk Festival Where: Fort Adams State Park, Newport, R.I. When: July 25-27 Vibe: Not as folky these days as it looked in 'A Complete Unknown,' but with a far broader array of sounds and styles in a location you can't beat, right alongside Narragansett Bay. Who's playing: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Kenny Loggins, Public Enemy, Maren Morris, Waxahatchee, Iron & Wine, Lucius, Big Freedia, I'm With Her, Jeff Tweedy, Goose, Geese, Dehd, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Big Freedia, Margo Price, Jessica Pratt, Lukas Nelson, Michael Kiwanuka, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Mt. Joy, Nova One, Sammy Rae & the Friends, the Deslondes. Advertisement Tickets info: Sold out, but available on the secondary market. There's also a waitlist at Lowell Folk Festival Where: Downtown Lowell When: July 25-27 Vibe: Small in scale but huge in reach, this long-running festival holds true to its vision as it enters its 38th year with a mix of folk music representing cultures from around the world. Who's playing: Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet, Cécelia, Crooked Road Revival, Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, Los Ricos featuring Sonia & Ismael, Red Baraat, Solas, Yeison Landero. Tickets info: Free, but donations are welcome. Laufey will play the Newport Jazz Festival. Steve Benoit Newport Jazz Festival Where: Fort Adams State Park, Newport, R.I. When: Aug. 1-3 Vibe: Jazz, of course, but also hip-hop, R&B, and soul at what bills itself as 'the grandaddy of all music festivals.' Hard to argue: this year marks the 71st anniversary of the event, which returns to its scenic home along Narragansett Bay. Who's playing: The Roots; Raye; Janelle Monáe; Flying Lotus; Willow; Dianne Reeves; Jacob Collier; Jorja Smith; esperanza spalding; De La Soul; Rachael & Vilray; Preservation Hall Jazz Band; Sofi Tukker; Nubya Garcia; Bela Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, Antonion Sánchez Trio; Christian McBride Big Band; La Lom, Luis Cato, John Scofield & Marcus Miller; Ron Carter Quartet; Terence Blanchard: Flow; Cymande. Tickets info: Friday tickets: $111.24. Sunday tickets: $111.24. All other configurations are sold out, but available on the secondary market. Rhythm & Roots Festival Where: Ninigret Park, Charlestown, R.I. When: Aug. 29-31 Vibe: A showcase for the breadth of modern American roots music in a park with playgrounds for the kids and a swimming pond for everybody, with food options including Cajun, Creole, seafood, barbecue, options for vegetarians, coffee, beer, and plenty of non-alcoholic options. Advertisement Who's playing: Little Feat, Trampled by Turtles, Blackberry Smoke, Molly Tuttle, the Wood Brothers, Lettuce, Asleep at the Wheel, Steve Earle, Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, Donna the Buffalo, Mountain Grass Unit, George Porter Jr. & Running Pardners, New Breed Brass Band, Adam Ezra Group, Joe Louis Walker's Big Band, Della Mae, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Christine Ohlman & Friends. Tickets info: Three-day passes: $269.06 (without camping), $219 without camping. Friday-Saturday passes: $180.41. Saturday-Sunday passes: $184.41. Single-day passes: $102.06, Arcadia Folk Festival Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton; Academy of Music, Northampton When: Aug. 22-23 Vibe: Like a Saturday in the woods at a bird sanctuary, with top-notch folk music for a soundtrack. For the second year, there's also a Friday night component at the Academy of Music in Northampton, this year featuring 'The Basement Tapes,' a songwriter tribute to the songs of Bob Dylan & the Band to benefit the Mass Audubon Society. Who's playing: Josh Ritter and the Royal City Band, Amy Helm, Steve Poltz, Red Baraat, Viv & Riley, BettySoo, Cloudbelly, Rachel Baiman, Jerron Paxton, Little Roots, Kissing Other Ppl, Old Hat String Band. Tickets info: Friday night: $49.86 and $38.90 after fees, Saturday general admission: $79.99 for adults, $49.99 for teens, children 10 and under are free. RPM Fest Where: Millers Falls Rod & Gun Club, Montague When: Aug. 29-31 Vibe: Loud and rugged: RPM Fest is also known as a 'Heavy Music Campout,' and tent camping is both free and encouraged, even for single-day ticket-holders. The festival features food trucks and local craft breweries. It's also all-ages, and children under 12 get in free. Advertisement Who's playing: Ghoul, Conan, Horrendous, Midnight, Royal Thunder, Starkill, Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean, Witching, Aversed, Ancient Death, Mean Mistreater, Duel, Crop, Somnuri, Flummox, Face First, Coma Hole, Morgued, Goblet, Warm, Borracho, Concrete Ties, Vantablack, Mares of Thrace, So Hideous, Carnwennan, Held Captive, VRSA, Low., Deranged Youth, Troll Milk, Slob Drop. Tickets info: Early bird weekend ticket: $125.52. Friday ticket: $45.49. Saturday ticket: $75.49. Sunday ticket: $60.49. Plus, options for vehicle and RV camping passes. Seisiún Where: The Stage at Suffolk Downs, Boston When: Sept. 6-7 Vibe: This is the first year for Who's playing: Dropkick Murphys, the Pogues, the Hold Steady, Glen Hansard, the Waterboys, Stiff Little Fingers, Lisa O'Neill, Cardinals, the Scratch, the Rumjacks, Just Mustard, Mairead, John Francis Flynn. Tickets info: Two-day bundle: $223 for general admission pit, $178 for general admission lawn. Single-day tickets: $150.99 and $123.35 for general admission pit, $118.32 and $101.49 for general admission lawn. Plus, VIP options. FreshGrass Where: Mass MoCA, North Adams When: Sept. 19-21 Vibe: Old-timey: it's a roots-revival rave-up tucked into a contemporary art museum that used to be a factory. There are jam sessions (you can bring an instrument) and musician-led workshops, as well as activities for kids. Who's playing: Greensky Bluegrass, Old Crow Medicine Show, Valerie June, Serra Hull, Alison Brown, Jaime Wyatt, Lee Fields, Catfish in the Sky, the Brothers Comatose, El Laberinto del Coco, Michael Daves & Jacob Jolliff, Mr. Sun, East Nashgrass, Mike Block Trio, Reed Fohel, Kitchen Dwellers, Sam Grisman Project & the Freshgrass Allstars, Cimafunk. Tickets info: Three day general-admission pass: $213 (adult), $153 (students) and $83 (children between 7-16). Kids 6 and under are free. New England Metal & Hardcore Festival Where: Palladium Outdoors, Worcester When: Sept. 20 Vibe: A day-long immersion in all things heavy, featuring beloved veterans (including the final show from Bury Your Dead) and up-and-coming bands. Who's playing: Lorna Shore, Cannibal Corpse, Bury Your Dead, All Out War, Madball, Bayway, the Black Dahlia Murder, Kublai Khan TX, Full of Hell, Gates of Hell, Shadow of Intent, Despised Icon, Peeling Flesh, Teeth, Vomit Forth. Tickets info: General admission: $134.16.
