Welcome to another five scorchers, courtesy of a summertime SR&R! Nes Tarot’s Psycho Tropics – “Cherry” Nes Tarot’s Psycho Tropics, known for years for their loose, chill vibes, take a melancholy turn with their latest single. Taking some notes from mid-’90s alt rock, the instrumentation, arrangement, and recording quality showcase a massive expansion of the […]
Rhode Island is known for its louder, heavier music. There are a number of great metal, noise, hardcore, and screamo bands that call this state their home. But in recent months, one band has been climbing to the top of the pile: Singe. The self-proclaimed Post-Sludge band was formed in the summer of 2025 and […]
Here are some hot new local tracks to finish melting the ice. The Hopeless Romantics – “Quiet Kind” The third and final single from The Hopeless Romantics’ upcoming debut album, “Quiet Kind” is also a reworked version of a previous crowdpleaser. The song combines the bouncy pianos found in many a 2000s radio hit with […]
Happy New Year! It’s a new edition of Stop, Rock n Roll featuring five great local tunes! The Hopeless Romantics – “Why Won’t She Pick Up the Phone?” The Hopeless Romantics have released the first single from their upcoming debut album. A reworking of one of their fan-favorites (certainly a risky move, let alone as […]
The leaves are dropping, and so are great local songs. Here are five you should check out! SiNGe – “Pharmers” The self-described post-sludge band SiNGe recently exploded onto the scene with a jaw-dropping debut performance at Pub on Park. Since then, they’ve only continued to climb. Their debut single is yet another triumph for the […]
Happy fall, Motif readers! As leaves begin to drop from the trees, local acts continue to drop amazing music. Here are five crisp cuts! Caitlyn Mitchell — “Icarus” Caitlyn Mitchell’s previous two singles were sweeping ballads, lush with strings, harmonies, and a Spector-esque production style. However, all that changes here. This song focuses instead on […]
Here we are again: a new edition of Stop, Rock n’ Roll! As summer winds down, here are five local cuts that are sure to keep the heat going. Impulse – “Ledge” Local hardcore band Impulse recently dropped their new EP, Surge of Nerve. However, kicking off the six-track tape is a song that stands […]
Stop, Rock, and Roll is back! As summer arrives, here are five local tunes to help you soak in the sun. Aloe – “Ouch!” Sultry vocals play out over a restrained beat to kick off Aloe’s new single, buoyed by silky synth pads. Throughout the track’s length, more and more elements pop in and out, […]
Say hello to another edition of Stop, Rock n Roll! We’re back in quick succession with some local releases, several of which are from recent winners of various Motif Music Awards. Check out these homegrown hits! Nel Fuoco – “Ciao Baby” Over a slick beat, local rapper Nel Fuoco drops bars that ooze confidence, even […]
Margeaux Lynn – “McCorrie Beach” Margeaux Lynn’s sophomore single is a breezy affair that harkens to the indie rock of the early 2010s, while also drawing from something even further back. The vocal delivery and lyrics are wistful, blending well with the sunny instrumentation buoyed by joyously crunchy guitars. In these cold months, this song […]