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Looking for some Christmas cheer? Check out Reggie Watts' new EP.
12/17/2024

Looking for some Christmas cheer? Check out Reggie Watts' new EP.

Reggie Watts is one of those creative folks who has the ability to do a lot of things while doing them all at a high level. The root of his…

The Capitol Groove's debut edition this past summer was amazing and next year looks to be even better.
12/13/2024

The Capitol Groove's debut edition this past summer was amazing and next year looks to be even better.

The year hasn’t even ended yet, and already there’s announcements for next summer’s music festival season. Leading the charge is The…

Parlour Magic are going to be bringing their cinematic synthpop sound to AS220 tomorrow night, and we had a talk with Lu...
12/11/2024

Parlour Magic are going to be bringing their cinematic synthpop sound to AS220 tomorrow night, and we had a talk with Luc Bokor-Smith from the band ahead of the show!!!

Some musicians like to add a little extra to the stage when they perform. This could be inventive costumes that make them look like…

There's a new blues-rock act on the scene called Canyon Lights, and their live video for "Seventh Son" is excellent!!!
12/11/2024

There's a new blues-rock act on the scene called Canyon Lights, and their live video for "Seventh Son" is excellent!!!

In music and in art in general, it’s a natural occurrence for new projects to come to fruition. It can either be something on the side from…

Los Angeles singer-songwriter Willie Watson recently released a stellar self-titled album, and he has a show happening a...
12/09/2024

Los Angeles singer-songwriter Willie Watson recently released a stellar self-titled album, and he has a show happening at The Sinclair tomorrow night as part of his tour in support of it. We had a talk with him ahead of the show!!!

There’s a certain authenticity within an acoustic folk album that can’t be replicated by any other style or approach. There’s no need for…

The year is coming to a close, which means that Rob Duguay has his final Album of The Week review column of 2024. He did...
12/09/2024

The year is coming to a close, which means that Rob Duguay has his final Album of The Week review column of 2024. He didn't want to conclude things without a bang, so read about White Denim's new album 12 and give it a listen!!!

I always enjoy it when a band is never afraid to think outside the box while simultaneously maintaining their creative core. It’s difficult…

Frank Black from the PIXIES is coming to the Jane Pickens Film + Event Center in Newport this Saturday night to ring in ...
12/05/2024

Frank Black from the PIXIES is coming to the Jane Pickens Film + Event Center in Newport this Saturday night to ring in the 30th Anniversary of his 1994 album "Teenager of The Year", and he recently put out a podcast detailing the making of it. Check it out at the link below!!!

It seems like everyone and their grandmother has a podcast these days. Much like blogs were during the 2000s, we are currently in an age…

Boston rock & soul all-stars Reckoners have their self-titled debut out and it's Rob Duguay's Album of The Week!!!
12/02/2024

Boston rock & soul all-stars Reckoners have their self-titled debut out and it's Rob Duguay's Album of The Week!!!

The combination of rock & roll and soul has been a consistent thing for decades, and there are numerous variants. Some instances consist of…

Alice Ivy has a knack for crafting incredible songs that incorporate elements of hip-hop, electronica and R&B, and her l...
11/25/2024

Alice Ivy has a knack for crafting incredible songs that incorporate elements of hip-hop, electronica and R&B, and her latest release Do What Makes You Happy is Rob Duguay's Album of The Week!!!

Even though there’s a lot of wading through the muck pertaining to finding new music, I still enjoy the discovery aspect of it. I always…

Start your weekend off right with this excellent debut album from Planetary People!!!
11/22/2024

Start your weekend off right with this excellent debut album from Planetary People!!!

Based out of the famous New York City borough of Brooklyn, Planetary People have an approach to music that’s multi-dimensional. Rooted in…

If you're looking for some new vinyl and some fresh grooves to listen to, check out what Lettuce has going on.
11/20/2024

If you're looking for some new vinyl and some fresh grooves to listen to, check out what Lettuce has going on.

When it comes to funk music over the past 30 years, very few bands have Breached the level that Lettuce is currently at. Blending together…

Al Green has a new tune out, and it's an excellent version of a timeless alt-rock hit.
11/19/2024

Al Green has a new tune out, and it's an excellent version of a timeless alt-rock hit.

It’s nice to see that Al Green is still releasing music these days. The soul and R&B legend, who is also a pastor, still has the ability to…

Joseph Arthur, Barrett Martin from Screaming Trees, Peter Buck from R.E.M. and Rich Robinson from The Black Crowes have ...
11/18/2024

Joseph Arthur, Barrett Martin from Screaming Trees, Peter Buck from R.E.M. and Rich Robinson from The Black Crowes have teamed up for the collaborative project Silverlites, and it's Rob Duguay's Album of The Week!!!

Supergroups can happen in a variety of ways. It can result from the demise of a couple established bands, it can be a bunch of talented…

Tokyo Police Club are calling it a day this year, but not until after they do one last tour. They're going to be at the ...
11/15/2024

Tokyo Police Club are calling it a day this year, but not until after they do one last tour. They're going to be at the Paradise Rock Club this Saturday night, and you can give our interview with Dave Monks from the band a read at the link below!!!

It’s been mentioned so many times that “all great things must come to an end” that it’s on its way to becoming a tired and redundant thing…

Looking for something new to dance to? Give Neal Francis' latest single a listen.
11/14/2024

Looking for something new to dance to? Give Neal Francis' latest single a listen.

To say that Chicago singer-songwriter and pianist Neal Francis has a charismatic approach to music would be a gross understatement. His…

Sammy Rae & The Friends released an excellent album earlier this year with "Something for Everybody" and they got two sh...
11/13/2024

Sammy Rae & The Friends released an excellent album earlier this year with "Something for Everybody" and they got two shows happening at Roadrunner this weekend!!!

This decade has seen a some really cool bands that put on a memorable live experience while evoking styles of funk, soul, classic rock and…

Butcher Brown has a killer new single out!!!
11/12/2024

Butcher Brown has a killer new single out!!!

When two talented musical entities get together to create something that’s fresh and new, special things can result from it. Previously…

POND are coming from down under to put on a party at the Royale tomorrow night. Give our interview with Jay Watson from ...
11/11/2024

POND are coming from down under to put on a party at the Royale tomorrow night. Give our interview with Jay Watson from the band a read ahead of the show!!!

Certain bands have the ability to transform a venue right then they hit the stage. A room with a couple bars and dim lighting becomes a…

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