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Solid Sound with Etran de L'AÏr, Water From Your Eyes, and more

Jun 29, 2024  ·  MASS MoCA, North Adams, MA MASS MoCA, North Adams, MA

Solid Sound
Jun 29
Solid Sound
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Etran de L'Aïr translates to the Stars of the Aïr region in Northern Niger. Based in Agadez, the band is known for Sahara desert blues and performing at weddings, baptisms, and political events. They are one of Agadez's longest-playing groups.
Sylvan Esso, the Durham, NC electropop duo of Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, blends folk harmonies with electronic soundscapes. Known for "Coffee" and "Hey Mami," their Grammy-nominated albums like "What Now" and "Free Love," along with "No Rules Sandy," showcase their distinctive style. They are celebrated for captivating live performances and diverse collaborations.
Philadelphia hardcore band Soul Glo gained widespread acclaim for their 2022 album Diaspora Problems. Known for their experimental edge, they have toured extensively, played Coachella, and became the first hardcore band to perform a Tiny Desk concert.
Bristol-born Fenne blends candid indie folk with bright, introspective lyrics. Known for her evocative style, she’s collaborated with Jay Som, Christian Lee Hutson, and Katy Kirby.
Formed in 1994 by Uncle Tupelo’s Jeff Tweedy, alt-country-turned-indie rock band Wilco broke through with Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and earned acclaim for eclectic albums like Being There and Summerteeth. Their expanded deluxe Foxtrot won a 2023 Grammy.
Seattle's Young Fresh Fellows, formed in the early 1980s, craft engaging alternative rock, pop-rock, and garage music. Known for their witty lyrics and energetic sound, popular songs include "Amy Grant" and "Rock 'n' Roll Pest Control". Their album "Loft" features collaborations with artists like Neko Case. The band enjoys a cult following and critical acclaim. Scott McCaughey also contributed to R.E.M.
Ratboys are a four-piece Chicago band led by vocalist/lyricist Julia Steiner. Their sixth studio album, Singin’ to an Empty Chair (first for New West Records), spans power-pop and post-country, featuring “Just Want You to Know the Truth.”
NYC duo Water From Your Eyes—Nate Amos (This Is Lorelei) & Rachel Brown (thanks for coming)—genre-hopping alt rock with sci‑fi, Y2K flair. Song: “One Small Step”.
Born in Kent, England, Nick Lowe is a pub-rock/punk/new wave pioneer; Stiff Records “Basher” producer (Costello, Damned); Rockpile with Dave Edmunds; hits “Cruel to Be Kind,” “Breaking Glass.”
Nashville’s masked Lucha Libre instrumental rockers: surf/twang reverb à la Ventures/Dale. Collabs Nick Lowe, Raul Malo; backed Eddy Clearwater—Grammy-nod.
Ethiopian keyboardist/accordionist who led Addis Ababa’s Walias Band, blending funk, jazz & tradition; moved to Washington, DC; rediscovered via Awesome Tapes from Africa.
John Hodgman, born in Brookline, Massachusetts, is an American author, actor, and humorist. Known for his droll persona, he gained fame as the "PC" in Apple's "Get a Mac" ads and as a "Resident Expert" on The Daily Show. A New York Times bestselling author, his works include "The Areas of My Expertise" trilogy, "Vacationland," and "Medallion Status". He hosts the popular "Judge John Hodgman" podcast.

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