Music and photography are two of the closest things we have to time travel. The magic lies between the two, when the photos feel like memories and transport you back to the moment. Following Boston correspondent Samantha Davidson captured Boston Calling 2025 on film to bring you back to the best weekend in May.

Friday

Rising star Bebe Stockwell kicked off the festival and rode that high all the way to an interview and portrait session with Following Boston.

Read our full review of Friday here.

Saturday

Local rockstars PINKLIDS mesmerized the Orange Stage with a cover of The Beatles' "Helter Skelter" and their newest single "SAX." They took to the tennis courts to pose for portraits with Following Boston after their killer set.

Saturday celebrated the 2010s era of nostalgic pop-rock, bringing out grunge and emo styles from fans.

The morning may have started with rain showers and cloudy weather, but the bright reds and yellows of Lucius' set and the Twisted Tea brand activation quickly brightened up the rest of the day.

Read our full review of Saturday here.

Sunday

Following Boston had the opportunity to snap some portraits with iDKHOW frontman Dallon Weekes ahead of his band's set on the Allianz Blue Stage.

Sunday was a psychedelic sea of quirky outfits and groovy music, complete with Goth Babe and a fan wearing a train mat cape.

There was a constant line outside the Ferris wheel. Before she headlined the Orange stage, Boston's own Layzi posed for portraits with Following Boston.

Read our full review of Sunday here.

We'll see you at BC26!

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Film developed and scanned by CatLABS