From Pitchfork · Nina Corcoran · · 1m
American Football and The Cure Collide
American Football reworks The Cure’s 1979 hit with their own song for SiriusXM.
In brief
American Football reworks The Cure’s 1979 hit with their own song for SiriusXM. American Football mashed their song 'Never Meant' with The Cure’s 'Boys Don’t Cry' for a SiriusXM session. Originally reported by Pitchfork.
American Football covers The Cure’s 'Boys Don’t Cry'
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American Football performed The Cure’s 1979 single 'Boys Don’t Cry' on SiriusXM after their Pitchfork Music Festival CDMX set.
Mike Kinsella explains the song’s impact
Mike Kinsella said The Cure’s song has been fundamental to his growth as a songwriter and his development as a man.
American Football reworks the song
The band slowed down The Cure’s song, added spindly guitars and a mournful trumpet solo while keeping the adolescent longing.
American Football releases new songs
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American Football also played 'Wake Her Up' and 'No Feeling' from their LP4 album during the SiriusXM session.
Tour dates for American Football
The band has tour dates in Brazil, Argentina, Peru, and East Coast American states for November and December.
The big picture
American Football mashed their song 'Never Meant' with The Cure’s 'Boys Don’t Cry' for a SiriusXM session.
