We’re cruising through this live music summer, shows may be back but we’re glad to be back in the air conditioning this week for a private, low-key performance by the region’s best local artists. This episode Motif’s own Ben Shaw sits down with Becky Bass. Bass, originally from the US Virgin Islands, is a renowned […]
We’re back from a long break with a backlog of great episodes and performances from the hottest local acts around. In this episode, Motif’s own Hakeem Yushimo interviews local singer-songwriter Lucas Neil. Big thanks to our sponsors: R1 Indoor Karting, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Dash Bicycle Shop, Bolt Coffee Company, and Trinity […]
This episode, weird alt rock punk art rockers Baby Baby Explores the Reasons Why That Gum Is Still On The Sidewalk play a live set in Providence’s the Parlour, then sit down with one of expert contributors to talk about their creative process, their musical style and the fine, underappreciated art of sampling. BIg thanks […]
We’re back after a brief hiatus. This time, Motif’s own Skylar Batz sits down with local singer-songwriter Kat Kiley. Kiley released her first full-length album in 2020 ‘Lets Make a Fool of the Devil’ and talks about her creative process. We’d like to thank this episode’s sponsors, R1 Indoor Karting, Rhode Island PBS, Bolt Coffee […]
The one-man band extraordinaire comes to the Parlour to play a private show for Motif Magazine. Downey’s latest project is Wave Goodbye, involving a loop pedal, drum machine and powered by Downey’s own massive talent. After his set he sits down for an intimate conversation with Motif’s own Hakeem Kushimo. Thanks to our sponsors of […]
Motif’s own Skylar Batz interviews musician and former Girls Rock RI camp director Hillary Jones.
Musician Johnny Mernick plays an acoustic set, and sits down with Motif Magazine’s own Skylar Batz on how he got into music, which of his songs are his favorite and more! Thanks to the Parlour for hosting Motif’s Between the Notes, and Studio 121 for editing. Big shout out to our sponsors for this episode, […]
Tony Kenner of Providence Deep Underground performs a brief set before sitting down with Motif’s own Skylar Batz to talk about his musical influences, coming from new York to Lil Rhody, and where he’s going next. Big thanks to our sponsors, R1 Indoor Karting, Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI, and Studio 121. This episode […]
Musician and Providence resident Geoff Greene performs at the Parlour. You might know better from his reggae band Professor Roots. Later, Motif’s own Mike Ryan interviews Jeff about his music, poetry, and New Orleans.
Recorded live at the Parlour in Providence. Motif’s own Skylar Batz interviews local singer-songwriter Luna about her creative process, her musical background and how all that was impacted by the COVID year. We’d like to thank our sponsors for helping make this episode happen: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, R1 Indoor Karting, and […]