Album Of The Week: Hard Proof’s Stinger
Vibrant music is more than just an assortment of sounds abiding by rhythm and structure. It’s an antidote for life’s redundancy; it makes the knees buckle and the hips gyrate. The […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Motif Event Picks for January 11 – January 17
Thu 12 Phantogram: Don’t move, the famed electronic duo is fresh off their latest album and performing their trademark mix of shoe gaze, hip-hop beats and and psychedelic pop. 8pm, […]
Motif Interviews Lee Ranaldo
The influence of ex-Sonic Youth guitarist Lee Ranaldo knows no bounds. Countless noise, punk and avant-garde musicians hail his unique style of playing an electric six-string. As a solo artist, […]
Motif Event Picks for January 4 – January 10
THRU FEB Ice Skating at the Alex & Ani Center Daily until 10pm. Get your ice skating on and take an adorable selfie before falling over. Prices vary. Alex & […]
Album Of The Week: Heat’s Overnight
What makes music “cool”? Is it a catchy chorus? Is it a badass guitar riff? Maybe it’s the swagger. Maybe it’s one of these factors or maybe it’s none of them; […]
Advice from the Trenches: Netflix and Nil
Dear C; During the holidays, I had a falling out with a friend. Let me start by saying that I have my own issues. I was touched inappropriately as a […]
Warm Up with Winter Soups
By: Blue Cross Blue Shield Looking for a healthy weeknight meal? These soups are easy to make and easy on your wallet—both cost less than $10 to make. Pair them […]