As the leaves begin to drop, so too do hot new tracks from RI artists! We catalogue five of them here! endorfins – “bloom” Endorfins recently burst onto the scene with their self-titled debut EP. Opening track “bloom” kicks things off with poise and confidence, calling to mind the tone, ferocity, and technical skill of […]
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 […]