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Narragansett Beer is teaming up with Field of Artisans to put on "Neighbor Day" at India Point Park in Providence on Sat...
09/25/2025

Narragansett Beer is teaming up with Field of Artisans to put on "Neighbor Day" at India Point Park in Providence on Saturday, and we got all the details.

There’s a lot of cool stuff going on during the first weekend of fall, including a festive event taking place at India Point Park in…

After switching cities and now calling Los Angeles home, Ripe are back with a stellar album that shows substantial progr...
09/24/2025

After switching cities and now calling Los Angeles home, Ripe are back with a stellar album that shows substantial progression.

A change of scenery can have a major effect on numerous aspects of one’s life. Certain methods and perspectives shift to acclimate to the…

Structure Sounds have a new EP out featuring an assortment of covers, and we're loving every minute of it.
09/23/2025

Structure Sounds have a new EP out featuring an assortment of covers, and we're loving every minute of it.

While some folks might disagree, there’s definitely an art to doing a cover song. Sometimes it’s done note for note to the point where it…

Hip hop legends Atmosphere have an excellent new record out, and it's Rob Duguay's Album of The Week!!!
09/22/2025

Hip hop legends Atmosphere have an excellent new record out, and it's Rob Duguay's Album of The Week!!!

It’s kind of crazy to realize that we’re getting close to the 30-year mark of the Minneapolis hip hop act Atmosphere being a thing. Even…

Looking for a tune about heartbreak that isn't a sappy ballad? Check out this single from Carissa Johnson & The Cure-All...
09/19/2025

Looking for a tune about heartbreak that isn't a sappy ballad? Check out this single from Carissa Johnson & The Cure-Alls.

When a relationship ends, there’s a lot of questions that come to mind for someone experiencing the situation. They usually center on what…

Punks For Pets is helping out local animal shelters at Nick-A-Nee's this Saturday, and we highly suggest attending if yo...
09/18/2025

Punks For Pets is helping out local animal shelters at Nick-A-Nee's this Saturday, and we highly suggest attending if you're in the Providence area.

For nearly two decades, Punks for Pets has been bringing a bunch of local bands and musicians together to help animal shelters around…

Kitchen Dwellers are going to be performing at FreshGrass this weekend, and we had a talk with Joe Funk from the band ah...
09/18/2025

Kitchen Dwellers are going to be performing at FreshGrass this weekend, and we had a talk with Joe Funk from the band ahead of the festival!!!

There’s something special about New England in late September. The leaves start to change color, the summer heat begins to feel mild, and…

Canyon Lights are going to be celebrating the release of their debut album at Boston Harbor Distillery tomorrow night, a...
09/17/2025

Canyon Lights are going to be celebrating the release of their debut album at Boston Harbor Distillery tomorrow night, and we got all the details.

When it comes to the blues in New England, it has a storied history. Bands and musicians like Roomful of Blues and Jon Butcher will…

We're digging this new collaborative tune from Thundercat and Remi Wolf.
09/16/2025

We're digging this new collaborative tune from Thundercat and Remi Wolf.

Collaborations come in various shapes, sizes, circumstances and approaches. Sometimes they occur between two wildly different artists in…

New York City via Boston dance-punks Guerilla Toss have an excellent new record out and it's Rob Duguay's Album of The W...
09/15/2025

New York City via Boston dance-punks Guerilla Toss have an excellent new record out and it's Rob Duguay's Album of The Week!!!

Guerilla Toss have surely come a long way since starting out in the basements and houses within Boston’s DIY live music scene over a decade…

Hockey Dad have returned to form with "The Clip" EP that's out today, and we had a talk with Zach Stephenson from the ba...
09/12/2025

Hockey Dad have returned to form with "The Clip" EP that's out today, and we had a talk with Zach Stephenson from the band about it!!!

Sometimes it’s better to pursue an endeavor on your own rather than connect with someone or something to make it happen. There’s a more…

You might know him from the Talking Heads, but David Byrne has a fantastic new album out and he's coming back to Provide...
09/11/2025

You might know him from the Talking Heads, but David Byrne has a fantastic new album out and he's coming back to Providence this weekend.

Ever since the New York City new wave icons Talking Heads called it a day in 1991, David Byrne has been embarking on an interesting solo…

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