# American Football and The Cure Collide

> American Football reworks The Cure’s 1979 hit with their own song for SiriusXM.
- Title: American Football and The Cure Collide · Pitchfork | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: american football, the cure, boys dont cry, never meant, siriusxm, pitchfork, music, culture, American, Football, Cure, Collide
- Source: Pitchfork — https://pitchfork.com/story/watch-american-football-combine-never-meant-and-the-cures-boys-dont-cry
- Author: Nina Corcoran
- Published: 2026-10-07T17:50:49.471+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: american football, the cure, boys dont cry, never meant, siriusxm, pitchfork, music, culture
## American Football covers The Cure’s 'Boys Don’t Cry'
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
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.
## Key takeaway

American Football mashed their song 'Never Meant' with The Cure’s 'Boys Don’t Cry' for a SiriusXM session.