The eighth rendition of the annual University of Rhode Island Guitar Festival will take place Oct. 18-22 at locations across South County. The event, which in years past only featured classical guitarists, will now feature a global array of styles: Latin guitar, blues and jazz, classical Italian and French music. “We’re showcasing the broad spectrum…
On Sept. 14, the 193 Coffeehouse hosted their first music show of the Fall ‘23 semester, featuring bands Dirty Glitter and Namé (pronounced Nah-May). Both bands are locals to southern Rhode Island, with members simultaneously attending school at the University of Rhode Island as well. The entire event was first orchestrated by Fin Maloney, founder…
With the popularity of artificial intelligence establishing its presence over the internet, it was only a matter of time before the infiltration into the award show industry. Before delving into any implications on musicians and the music industry itself, it’s important to look into what musical artificial intelligence is in the first place. AI in…
I decided to relisten to a few songs from Taylor Swift’s eighth studio album, “folklore”, and write about how I interpreted and felt about the story being told through these three songs. The stories that these songs tell are complex, yet easy to follow. Specifically, I relistened to the songs “betty”, “august” and “cardigan,” which…
Ever since I watched the “Elvis” film last summer, Elvis Presley’s music has consumed my life. I’ve listened to his entire discography since then, and I can say with pride that Presley is my favorite artist of all time. Presley released such a wide variety of music throughout his 23-year career, and I wanted to…
On Sept. 8, Olivia Rodrigo released her second album, “GUTS.” It is incredible and she has so much passion for her work. I can see that she has definitely embraced her role as a singer and songwriter over the years. I also can really hear her honesty and her true self throughout this story of…
I went to see the 5 Seconds of Summer Show on August 13, 2023 and it was, without a doubt, the best concert I have ever been to in my life. Now, let me just preface by saying this: I have been a die-hard fan of 5 Seconds of Summer for 10 years. I have…
After the release of his third studio album “Stick Season” in October 2022, singer-songwriter Noah Kahan went on to release the extended edition, “Stick Season: We’ll All Be Here Forever” in June 2023. Who doesn’t love an extended album? Kahan added seven new songs that, at least for me, changed the way I looked at…
Last Saturday, Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service performed at the Ryan Center to celebrate the 20th anniversary of two of their most successful albums, “Transatlanticism” and “Give Up.” While both Death Cab and The Postal Service are fronted by the same vocalist, Ben Gibbard, the two groups’ sounds are quite different. Death…
Juliana Lepore-Editor In Chief I have listened to 5 Seconds of Summer more than any other band for the past 10 years, but this summer, it was different. I went to see their show in Boston on August 13th and it reminded me of how much I love their 2014 banger “English Love Affair.” They…