Archives: Captivate Podcasts


Episode #12 – Chase Greene

New week new content! In this week’s episode, Motif Magazine’s own Hakeem Yushimo interviews local Providence rapper Chase Greene. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: R1 Indoor Karting, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Dash Bicycle Shop, Trinity Beer Garden and Bolt Coffee Company. Additional shout outs and thanks to Studio 121 for […]

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Episode #11 – Rather Nice

Can’t beat the heat? Pour yourself an ice-cool drink and listen to this sizzlin’ interview with local indie rock band, Rather Nice. Shout out and thanks to our sponsors: R1 Indoor Karting, Blue Cross Blue Shield RI, Bolt Coffee Company, Dash Bicycle Shop and Trinity Beer Garden. Thanks to Studio 121 for editing this episode […]

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Episode #10 – Becky Bass

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 […]

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Episode #9 – Lucas Neil

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 […]

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Episode #7 – Kat Kiley

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 […]

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Episode #6 – Jack Downey

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 […]

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Episode #4 – Johnny Mernick

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, […]

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Episode #3 – Providence Deep Underground

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 […]

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