Roots Of The Matter
Okee dokee folks…Last week I went to hear Indigo Girls at Lupo’s. While they were in fine form for most of the show, the most successful numbers were the ones […]
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Vudu Sister – Household Items Kickstarter
Vudu Sister recently finished recording their sophomore release, Household Items, in the bowels of the Columbus Theatre, which they can’t wait to share with you. Now all they need is […]
Alt-Nation Presents: Hot Women Of Local Rock
For several years around this time, the staff at the Alt-Nation desk has put together a “Hot Women of Local Rock” piece that has profiled talented female musicians. Last year […]
Theo Martins’ ‘Wonderland’ at the PVD Social Club
By Tyler Curry A bright light shined on Theo Martins as he graced the stage, at the PVD Social Club, Friday night. The native Rhode Island lyricist delivered an energetic […]
Jeff Leclair: Going from a Fan to “The Man”
If you are part of the electronic dance scene in New England, you most likely know Jeff Leclair. Maybe not on a personal level, but you’ve probably danced to one […]
Alt-Nation Interview: For the Love of Sloane
For the several years around this time, the staff at the Alt-Nation desk has put together a “Hot Women of Local Rock” piece that has profiled talented female musicians. Last […]
The Legendary Cowsills
Bob Cowsill, of Rhode Island’s legendary band The Cowsills, comes full circle in his 40-year musical career. Now living on the West Coast, the nationally-acclaimed musician and his band member siblings are […]
Aesop Rock is Bumming Me Out
A wise man once said, “Have no expectations and you’ll never be let down.” Okay, maybe he wasn’t a wise man; he was probably just some dude who couldn’t get laid and listened to […]
Psytrance: The Lost EDM
So, what is psytrance? Here is a short history: In the 1960s, hippies flocked to Goa, India, because of the free lifestyle, warm climate and abundant beaches. Back then, DJs in […]
The Birth of the Rhode Island Rave Scene
by DJ Venom The year was 1992. Buddy Cianci started his second stint as the mayor of Providence while an Arkansas governor named Bill Clinton campaigned his way to […]