American Football performed an acoustic rendition of The Cure’s classic song “Boys Don’t Cry” for SiriusXM. The emo band’s melancholy, stripped-down performance was part of the inaugural session for SiriusXMU, which airs tonight, October 7th, at 9:00 p.m. Serving as their first-ever acoustic performance as a full band (and their second cover song, following a 2021 rendition of Mazzy Star’s “Fade Into You”), American Football’s take on the song is much more solemn and understated; it also includes a nod to their beloved 1999 song “Never Meant.”
About the Performance
American Football frontman Mike Kinsella said, “The Cure, and specifically ‘Boys Don’t Cry,’ has not only been fundamental to my growth as a songwriter but as much or more so on my development as a man.” The band replaced the jangle with some spindly guitars, slowed it down quite a bit, and added a mournful trumpet solo, but the plain-spoken adolescent longing remains as resonant as ever.
Upcoming Tour Dates
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Watch the band’s cover of “Boys Don’t Cry” below. The performance is a unique take on the classic song, and American Football’s emotional delivery brings a new level of depth to the lyrics. With their upcoming tour dates and this latest performance, American Football continues to showcase their talent and dedication to their craft.
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