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 of Sadie Dupuis, the quartet is rounded out by Darl Ferm on bass, Mike Falcone on drums and Devin Mcknight on lead guitar, producing a […]
If you have a hankerin’ for the bygone era of power-pop, there’s a local artist you may want to take a listen to. You know what I’m talking about: jangly chords, bluesy riffs and hooks that dig in deep. 10 Songs of Pain is local songwriter Andy Lampert’s attempt to turn depression into music everybody […]
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 18 and they’re already packing them in whenever they play The Big Apple. Started by songwriter Tim Barr (who actually used to be part of […]
With summer coming to an end, you can almost taste the fall air slowly rolling toward Providence. And with fall comes all the best festivals in the city. Many venues are prepping for the upcoming festivities, so they’re leaving the last half of August with fewer shows than usual. But that doesn’t mean that you […]
Handsome Pete’s Birthday Shitshow – The Funcrushers – Self-Titled CD Release (75orLessRecords) Longtime local music fixture Handsome Pete Lima’s annual birthday never fails to live up to its billing. This year will be no exception as it includes a self titled CD Release for Lima’s surf rock band, The Funcrushers, who no longer exist. His […]
Okee dokee folks …The other night I was in Pawtucket to tape an appearance on the cable access show, “An Hour with Bob.” For some reason I always get lost in Pawtucket, even with a GPS, so I just don’t go there very often. Avoidance is the best solution! Anyway, if you have never seen […]
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 your ills through a mic aided by bass, guitars and drums — you think they would be symbiotic. One band that does it in impeccable […]
On Saturday, August 15, you have your pick of music festivals. You can’t make a bad choice, but we’re here to help you make the best choice. From 4pm till 1am at Machines with Magnets in Pawtucket will be the 2nd annual DOT AIR Experimental Music Festival, which will be full of imagery inspired by […]
Okee dokee folks … I am going to use the “g-word” here. I am a bit hesitant to do so, but what the heck? Weird Al Yankovic is a genius! So he might not be a genius in the “Einstein way,” but he is a musical and comedic genius. I had the rare opportunity to […]
