With local music beginning to blossom once more following two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, Motif is pleased to present our annual Music Awards! These awards compile nominees put forward by local venues, record labels, music writers and radio stations.
For being the smallest state, RI certainly has a never ending supply of fantastic music spanning all genres. This year, our list of nominees is especially exciting, featuring a blend of scene veterans and brand new talent. Every single band, singer, venue and album listed here represents the absolute best that RI music has to offer.
Along with the awards ceremony, which will be hosted at the legendary venue Fete Music Hall, there will be food, drinks and live music provided by Stefan Couture, returning performers School of Rock, and other acts.
No matter who you select in each category, it is important to recognize and appreciate just how much creativity, vitality and talent is present in RI music. Many of these acts have promising futures ahead, and it is always a joy to see how music from this state evolves and captivates ears and hearts worldwide. To all the musicians, venues, labels and audiophiles in RI, we salute you.
DETAILS:
What: The Motif 2022 RI Music Awards
Where: Fete Music Hall, 203 Dike St in PVD
When: July 18, 6:30 – 9:30 pm.
Vote now through July 10 at: motifri.com/musicawards2022
And now, the nominees!
Americana:
Best Act:
The Huntress and Holder of Hands
Best R&B Act:
Best Live Act:
Julie Rhodes and the Electric Co
Best Country Act:
Nick Bosse and the Northern Roots
Best Open Mic:
Musical Chairs with Al Keith at Java Madness
Sunday Series at the Updike in East Greenwich
Best Singer/Songwriter:
Best Vocalist:
Best Bluegrass Band:
Best Jazz Act:
Best Concert Photographer:
Best Blues Act:
The Low Cards
Best Folk Act:
Best Street Band/Marching Band/Brassband:
Best Festival:
Best Album (Americana):
Best Music Video:
Big Nazo – Space Transformation Station
Los Duderinos – Something Else
Glenn Thomas – Reassure Me There’s a Window (live)
Never Coming Home – South Station
Olivia Charlotte – Diagnostics
Toad and the Stooligans and Friends – Bless the Table (LIVE CYPHER)
Alternative:
Best Rock Band:
Julie Rhodes and the Electric Co
The Smoke Breaks
Best Act:
The Quahogs
Best Jam Band:
Best Indie Rock Band:
NOVA ONE
Best Live Act:
David Tessier’s All-Star Stars
The Z-Boys
Best Reggae Act:
Best Ska Band:
Best Garage Band:
David Tessier’s All-Star Stars
PonyBoy
Best Noise Band:
Best Pop Punk Act:
Best Post Punk/Gothic Act:
DIGITAL
Best Punk Act:
GNARNIA
The McGunks
Best Hardcore Act:
Best Metal Act:
RHODE KILL
Best Prog/Emo Act:
Best Vocalist:
Breakthrough Act:
Best Album:
Corinne Southern and The Constellations – Celestial Bodies
Pavid Vermin – Cutting Corners
Triangle Forest – Triangle Forest
Viking Jesus – Before the Mutation
Best Cover Band:
Best Tribute Band:
Best Karaoke Night:
Best Alt Festival:
Favorite Sound Person:
Brian Cabral
Glenn Alexander
Mike Arruda
Tayte Street
Favorite promoter:
Amber Lynn
Mike Carp
Best Festival:
Electronica:
Best Hip Hop Act:
Best DJ:
Best Dance Night:
Best Electronic Act:
Baby: Baby: Explores the Reasons Why that Gum Is Still on the Sidewalk
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