Editor’s Note: In addition to our ongoing preview coverage, Vanyaland and Boston Calling are teaming up once again to showcase the homegrown bands and artists that help shape the local flavor of the city’s most vital music festival. Boston Calling’s ’24 headliners — The Killers, Ed Sheeran, Tyler Childers — and its remarkable undercard are well-known and established; but over the next few weeks, keep it locked as we profile the New England talent that decorates the lineup like few other major festivals in the region. More than a decade in the game, Vanyaland and Boston Calling continue to showcase Boston in new ways, and as usual, we have the sounds to prove it.
Artist: JVK
When and where: Performing live on Friday, May 24 at 5:20 p.m. on the Orange Stage.
Artist bio:
With the energy and chaos of old-school rock n’ roll and a modern touch of sympathy and empowerment, JVK commands the crowd as soon as they step on stage. Originating in Boston, the band started out as the solo project of lead vocalist, Jo Krieger, which then grew to be the band JVK as the chemistry and work ethic of the band developed overtime. JVK consists of Jo Krieger, Atticus Crowley, and Kay Kwiatek.
Since opening for Frances Forever in NYC and conquering just about every sweaty basement in the Northeast, their growing audience is showing up to see the band fill bigger and bigger venues, including the 2023 Louder Than Life festival, and now the 2024 Boston Calling Festival line-up. JVK’s Sophomore EP Who is JVK? best represents the band’s intent to embark with its listeners through an ominous, spiritual sonic journey. JVK strives to create music that will leave their listeners feeling confident and empowered, through relatable lyrics combined with memorable guitar riffs.
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