Free Beer The Band – Puppy Love
Rock n’ Roll is alive and well in the new release from South County-based outfit, Free Beer The Band. With slow and heavy guitar riffs, dynamic vocals, and a hint of hip-hop lyricism, it sounds almost as if Led Zeppelin called up a young Eminem to give this single an extra sense of bite that can be rare to find today.
Benjamin Quinn – Benny Midnight vol 1
After years of releasing a slew of singles, established local rock/Americana artist Benjamin Quinn is back yet again with his first full-length LP, Benny Midnight vol 1. The project sees Ben evolve as both a songwriter and performer with some stellar lyricism and vocals on songs like “Love ain’t fair” and “Diamond Dolls” which are reminiscent of massive artists in this particular genre, such as Kaleo and Vance Joy.
Princess June – Beyond the Fence
With their debut single, Beyond the Fence, southern RI trio Princess June taps into a dreamy, folk sound reminiscent of Americana heroes such as Bob Dylan and Gordon Lightfoot, while still maintaining a sense of modernity that gives the group a unique identity in the current local scene. Between the introspective, vulnerable songwriting and top-tier vocal performances, Princess June is undoubtedly a group to keep on your radar. •
