Okee dokee folks… The internet is a vast resource of knowledge, opinion, and a lot of bullshit, but occasionally I come across tidbits that are profoundly stated and I feel that I must share them. One of my Facebook friends wrote this about musicians and I could not have said it better: “Singers, songwriters, and […]
On his first full-length release, Stuck, singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and Rhode Island native J. Michael Graham showcases some stellar songwriting that explores the evolution of interpersonal relationships and finding the inner strength to move forward. With six songs and a run time of 20 minutes, the project is shorter than most full-length releases but […]
View the event on Facebook The 2025 RI Music Awards are off and running! You can vote now at the survey link above. Every year, a typo surfaces as soon as this goes out, despite our best efforts. If you’re the lucky band we’ve misspelled, we apologize and hope you’ll let us know so we […]
The performance was listed as beginning at 7pm, and though the lights were still on in the theatre, a bit of activity was taking place on the stage. The scenery was like a warehouse, with a band set up in the corner. As more people gathered it started to make more sense- they were showing […]
The world-renowned singer’s Eras Tour, attended by over 10.1 million fans (including yours truly) has taken its final bow, its last, “Oh hi!” It’s last, “For the last time, no!” Its last 22 hat giveaway, last surprise song mashup, and last game of Mastermind. If any of this sounds familiar to you, you’re probably a […]
Tune In & Tune Up has had a productive few years. The organization is a health and awareness program that helps local musicians obtain mental health and other services and has given $25,000 to the music community since its inception. The team, co-chaired by musician Don Culp and retired physician. Al Puerini, has worked hard […]
Happy New Year, Motif readers! Here are five tasty local cuts to kick-off 2025 with style. Sure Thing – “Kidding Myself” Opening with banjo and gentle acoustic guitar, Sure Thing’s debut single harkens back to the folky indie music that peppered the indie scenes of the 2010’s. The production is crisp, and when the vocal […]
Walking into Fête Music Hall at the Bend, I was reminded of music I often hear playing on my dad’s radio when he works in the garage: rock with a country-twang and a whole lot of soul. Outside of my usual music taste, I didn’t know what to expect but as anticipation rose in Fête’s […]
Okee dokee folks… We are facing the recrudescence of the mango moron and a return to a dark and dumb age. It’s just unbelievable to me that we have to put up with his shit once again. UGH! It’s time for protest music to make a major resurgence. “Art is a weapon and as deadly […]
Dudemanbro, Live From The Rhode Compiled of live performances from throughout The Ocean State, Live From The Rhode is a welcome release from South County’s favorite reggae group, Dudemanbro. Anyone who has already seen the group live is well aware of their tight, energetic performances, and on top of frontman Kyle Bell’s stellar vocals and […]