Subterranean Jungle: Best of 2022
It’s that time again… when windbag music critics release their “Best Of” lists for the year. Of course, I couldn’t resist chiming in. Best Albums of 2022: 10. The Smashing […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Funda-Mental Storytelling: The esteemed fest celebrates 25 years
Funda is a Zulu word meaning “to learn.” This month, the Rhode Island Black Storytellers (RIBS) are hoping you learn about the art of storytelling in all forms and have […]
January Holidays, Ranked: A sardonic take on the holidays of January
I’ve always thought that the holidays of the year were poorly distributed. Why do we stack all the major ones (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, etc.) at the end, and leave pretty […]
Squid’s Ink: Coffee, camping, congrats, and computers
Our hackers are rejoicing at the reopening of The Coffee Exchange, Wickenden Street’s most famous coffee shop. As we move into the new year, we hope you’ll join us in […]
Roots Report: Health considerations for musicians and upcoming shows
Okee dokee folks… This January edition of Motif Magazine is the annual Health Issue. I know that we all have had enough of hearing about health issues over the past […]
Subterranean Jungle: Interview with Johnny Trama from A Band of Killers
A Band of Killers has come up on my radar as a band to watch in the new year. This past year they have been busy, releasing four singles, three […]
Lunar Notes: January 2023
Aries: You concentrate on networking and positioning yourself, with an eye to the future. Who do you want to be and where do you want to go? Jupiter in your […]
Stars With Shirley: January 2023
Look to the Stars with Motif‘s Shirley Prisco, bringing you your astrological horoscope for January 2023.
Water from Stones: A short story
Coming soon.