Peace Test wastes no time proving that there are a lot of layers to hardcore with Repercussion, their latest release via Delayed Gratification Records (among others for various mediums). They pack a ton of thump into a mere 12 minutes of music, averaging slightly more than a minute per song. Each song is heavy and […]
RI Battle of the Bands had a smooth run this year, every performance dodging the monsoons that have plagued past iterations. The year started out with 16 highly accomplished, but not necessarily well known (yet) bands, old and new, selected from 89 applicants to take part in four preliminary rounds. Over four concerts and a […]
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 […]
Amplify Her is a unique fundraising event for Tune In & Tune Up, an organization that provides support and resources for music professionals; the event shines a spotlight on just a small portion of the many talented female musicians this state has to offer. “Women have always been an important part of music, both onstage […]
Okee dokee folks… I mentioned this in my column a few months ago and now it is coming close to being (IS) a major issue. GASOLINE. Before the mango moron started his war of distraction gas was around $2.70. It is now $4.50 per gallon and rising. Diesel fuel is much higher. Most goods and […]
When I first came to RI from New York, I asked my friend, “Where is all the Latin music? Where is all the jazz?” One of the first people he introduced me to was Jesus Andujar. I remember he was playing in Burnside Park. I really enjoyed it. It took me back to New York […]
What can I say about Lydia Pérez? She is a local gem and a talented artist, fluent in Puerto Rico’s history. She is always ready to share its history and folklore with anyone who will listen. She can sing you a song, lead a drum circle, and even carve a saintly statue in the tradition […]
Bruce McCrae, aka Rudy Cheeks, aka Jorge of Phillipe & Jorge, passed quietly on Friday Night. Bruce had suffered several health events in recent years, and wasn’t out much, but in his heyday he was the sort of public figure you could find at major art, political, and music events almost every night of the […]
Much has already been written on the passing Sep 18 at age 76 of Bruce McCrae, who used the stage name “Rudy Cheeks.” The death was reported by his brother, W. Scott McCrae in a public forum for the Tolman High School Class of 1968. He hardly needs yet another obituary, and I highly recommend […]
2026 PVDFest is the can’t-miss local event this weekend; one of the biggest fests of the year for our city-state. This year reprises last year’s footprint, encompassing Kennedy Plaza with three stages and reaching out through Mathewson St. The Ice Rink will not only have a stage again this year, but it will also continue […]