Within the depths of Western Massachusetts, there’s a band that’s been causing a stir. They’ve also been causing a frenzy, a ruckus and they’re making people dance. Who are these party starters? They’re Bella’s Bartok and they’re one of the most exciting live acts in New England. Hailing from Northampton, this band has a fun […]
Craig Finn from Brooklyn indie rock act The Hold Steady believes the lyrics make the song and it shows with everything he writes. In support of his second solo release, Faith In The Future, he’ll open for New Jersey act Titus Andronicus at The Met in Pawtucket on Saturday March 26 as part of his […]
Since February there has been a star-studded tour rolling through the US paying tribute to the man many say is the greatest guitarist who ever existed. It’s called Experience Hendrix and it features the likes of blues legend Buddy Guy, the soulful Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and his gritty riffs and the metal madman […]
There was a heartbreaking start to 2016 with the deaths of legends Lemmy Kilmister from Motorhead and David Bowie. The old guard is fading away bit by bit, but punk icon Iggy Pop rises with authority with his new release Post Pop Depression that’s due out on March 18. The album has an all-star cast […]
Ever since the mid ‘90s, Brooklyn hard rock act The Giraffes have been ripping music a new one with loud riffs, seismic drumming and sheer intensity. On March 19th they’ll be taking over Firehouse 13 with Attleboro punk legends Neutral Nation, rockers Red Mantis and post-apocalyptic phenoms Blackletter. Ahead of what should be a purely […]
There’s a certain mellow coolness to Thao Nguyen’s music. It has a habit of taking over your senses and giving you numerous sensations. She’s the frontwoman and guitarist for the San Francisco groovy indie-folk act Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, a band that has been making waves in the independent music community since […]
In the northeast United States, a deli’s worth is usually placed upon how good their grinders are. Specifically Italian grinders, chock full of pepperoni, salami and capocollo, provolone and mozzarella cheese, lettuce, hot peppers and a tangy dressing. When it’s all together on sandwich bread it can be a deliciously beautiful thing. Last February, RI […]
In life there is irony in everything if you look closely enough. For example, getting a boot on your car and you’re wearing boots on your feet. Perhaps even a dog biting you in the ass while you’re walking around in the Mianus neighborhood of Greenwich, Connecticut. Ok, maybe that last one is a little […]
From now until the beginning of March, you can walk in to White Electric Coffee on the upper part of Westminster Street in Providence and gaze at some intriguing artwork on the walls while indulging in your favorite blend of brew and maybe even some scrumptious food. The art is courtesy of the amazingly talented […]
It’s crazy when you see people in their late teens and early 20s writing songs that are just as good as those of musicians who are reaching their 30s or 40s. The claim that talent usually beats experience is evident in music. For example, let’s look at Richmond, Virginia, artist Lucy Dacus. At only 20 […]