Superchunk: “Low F”
Clip: 2/20/2025 | 4m 52sVideo has Closed Captions
Superchunk performs “Low F,” which was inspired by the tuning of singer Mac McCaughan’s guitar.
Superchunk performs “Low F,” a song inspired by the tuning of the E string on singer Mac McCaughan’s guitar, which can be difficult during a live show. The song, from the 2013 album “I Hate Music,” also pays homage to the death of a close friend.
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Superchunk: “Low F”
Clip: 2/20/2025 | 4m 52sVideo has Closed Captions
Superchunk performs “Low F,” a song inspired by the tuning of the E string on singer Mac McCaughan’s guitar, which can be difficult during a live show. The song, from the 2013 album “I Hate Music,” also pays homage to the death of a close friend.
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