Motif Interviews Joey Cape of Lagwagon
Believe it or not, there is a distinct relationship between folk music and punk rock. Once you go past the differences in amplification, the styles share a lot of similarities. Some […]
Events:
Neal Vitullo and the Vipers
Award-winning blues/rockabilly/R&B/surf/American roots rock ‘n roll.
January 31 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmClub D’elf
Synthesis of Moroccan traditional music and electronic, dubbed-out funk. Probably not suitable for elves.
January 31 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Top 10 Acts To See At Boston Calling
It’s that time again. With two shows a year, Boston Calling has quickly become one of the East Coast’s best music festivals. A mix of established superstars, talented up-and-comers and […]
Album Of The Week: Heaters’ Holy Water Pool
Michigan is known musically for bringing the fuzz, being incredibly innovative and always unleashing badass rock ‘n’ roll. You have an extensive history of bands like The Stooges, The MC5, The White Stripes […]
Rob’s Album Of The Week: Pagiins’ Opium Den Pool Party
If you ever think about Arkansas, I doubt the first thing that comes to mind is its music. Since it’s in the heart of America’s South, you’d probably expect twangy banjos and not […]
Album Of The Week: The Arcs’ Yours, Dreamily,
I have a confession to make. After multiple attempts, I never got into The Black Keys’ Turn Blue that came out last year. I found a lot of the album […]
Album Of The Week: Mike Krol’s Turkey
Chock full of infectious fuzz and righteous noise to go with an adornment of pop hooks, Madison, Wisconsin, artist Mike Krol has something catchy for you to latch onto with his […]
Rhythm & Roots Festival Turns 18
With the summer winding down, Rhode Islanders are hitting the outdoors by storm trying to catch those last drops of sun before the weather shifts to fall. If you haven’t gotten […]
Interview with Speedy Ortiz’s Sadie Dupuis
Since early 2012, Northampton, MA indie rock act Speedy Ortiz has been leading the charge in a resurgence of musical creativity and innovation in New England. Powered by the songwriting skills […]
Rob’s Album Of The Week: Silverbird’s Pureland
Taking your senses and imagination to new heights, Brooklyn indie rockers Silverbird have a sonic essence that’s bound to strike a nerve. Their debut album, Pureland, comes out on September […]
Album Of The Week: Royal Headache’s High
Old-school punk fused with Motown-era soul is an amazing combination; it makes me wonder why more bands don’t go that route. Both styles have a genuine aesthetic for pouring out […]