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Seattle vs. New England: Which Has Better Bands?

Seattle vs. New England: Which Has Better Bands?

February 5, 2026 (February 5, 2026) // Riot Fest

In honor of the Super Bowl happening in Santa Clara between the Seahawks and Patriots this Sunday, we decided to grab a bowl of salmon and a plate of clam chowder and see who would win if bands from Seattle and bands from New England went head to head.

Both cities have a pretty great history of music, but who has it better? We matched up the best bands and artists from each city and awarded 7 points to the winner of each head-to-head matchup. Scroll down to see the winner of Seattle vs New England.


Aerosmith vs Jimi Hendrix
Dream on. Winner: Jimi Hendrix
And also, fuck the Patriots.
SEA 7 – NE – 0

The Cars vs Quincy Jones
Let the good times roll….. Winner: Quincy Jones
And also, fuck the Patriots.
SEA 14 – NE – 0

Pixies vs Nirvana
ooh, stop….. Winner: Nirvana
And also, fuck the Patriots.
SEA 21 – NE – 0

Dropkick Murphys vs Soundgarden
Do or die? Winner: Soundgarden
And also, fuck the Patriots.
SEA 28 – NE – 0

Boston vs Pearl Jam
More than a feeling….. Winner: Pearl Jam
And also, fuck the Patriots.
SEA 35 – NE – 0

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones vs Ray Charles
The impression that I get? Winner: Ray Charles
And also, fuck the Patriots.
SEA 42 – NE – 0

Mission of Burma vs Foo Fighters
My hero. Winner: Foo Fighters
And also, fuck the Patriots.
SEA 49 – NE – 0

FINAL SCORE:
Seattle Seahawks: 49 – New England Patriots: 0


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