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Gabriela Rassi is a multi-faceted artist who dives into a variety of creative outlets. This ranges from painting, visual art, photography…

With any creative endeavor, milestones are often strived for and when they’re achieved, they signify that the hard work it took to get…

Memorial Day Weekend hits a bit differently when you live in New England. The Boston Calling Music Festival is a big reason why and there…

Along with being the charismatic frontman for the Providence garage pop dynamos Ravi Shavi, Rafay Rashid has been exploring different sides…

Providence always has a habit of having one-of-a-kind events happening within its vicinity. Where else can you see a drum troupe play on a…

Over the years, the Rogue Island Comedy Festival has evolved from being a local event around Newport to being one of the premier stand-up…

As each day passes, the anticipation for the return of this weekend’s Boston Calling Music Festival to the Harvard Athletic Complex…

There are certain bands that find a balance between sonic versatility and rhythmic tightness. They also to put a lot of instrumentation and…

You gotta love a band that isn’t afraid to rock in emphatic fashion while staying true to themselves and The Dirty Nil from Hamilton…

Regardless of which creative realm they’re in, a lot of artists these days aim to put their all into their output. In a musical sense, this…

When it comes to hardcore punk, few bands exhibit the style on par with OFF! from Los Angeles. Fronted by the legendary Keith Morris from…

Boston art rock act Bent Knee always have a lot going on when it comes to their musical output. A fusion of pop, progressive and orchestral…

I’ve been a fan of a lot of music coming out of Australia ever since I was a teenager during the late ’90s and early 2000s. That country…

With the number of avenues for entertainment available today, it’s as important as ever for independent artists to stray away from…

It could be said that the mod style is truly one of the lost arts in these modern times we’re in. You don’t really see people dressing that…

Providence singer-songwriter Chance Emerson has had quite the journey in his music career. Originally from Taiwan, he initially came to…

Concept albums have always been an interesting part of recorded music while covering a variety of different topics. It could be as complex…

For the past 15 years, Lydia Loveless has been a breath of fresh air when it comes to rock music as a whole. The Columbus, Ohio native…

Human connection has always been an evolutionary aspect of existence. Through various modes of communication, it was accomplished with…

It might not be summer yet, but the music festival season is officially underway in New England. It kicked off this past weekend with The…

It’s no secret that Austin, Texas has an extensive history when it comes to psychedelic music. People often claim that the city is the…

For the past few years, Burlesque n’ Roll has been one of the premier events happening at Dusk in Providence. The previous three editions…

The follow up release after a debut full-length album can be tricky sometimes. A band or musician will find themselves searching for the…

Right in the heart of Massachusetts’ northeast corner, Lowell is a place that has a unique community within it along with an interesting…