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American Football cover The Cure's "Boys Don't Cry" in live session
Original: American Football cover "Boys Don't Cry" by The Cure for live session
American Football, the Illinois emo band, have released a live session rendition of The Cure's 1979 classic "Boys Don't Cry", with music outlet The Line of Best Fit covering the release. It marks a notable crossover between the midwest emo and post-punk canons, and fans of both acts are sharing the cover and debating the band's take on the beloved track.
Why now: A well-loved emo band covering an iconic post-punk anthem is generating attention among indie and alternative music fans.
Evidence
- American Football cover "Boys Don't Cry" by The Cure for live session · The Line of Best Fit
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