Rhode Island pop punk/alternative band, No Recall, is gearing up for the release of their brand new EP, “Look At It This Way.†Comprised of singer and rhythm guitarist Jake Harris, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Ben NeJame, bassist Phil Orsi and drummer Brody Briggs, No Recall is gaining momentum in the Providence music scene….
Creating music, like any other type of art, can be a difficult thing. It can be a laborious, draining, and sometimes unfruitful task. This is why so many bands grow unstable and ultimately break up. There are obvious benefits and drawbacks to creating music with other people. In one way, sharing responsibility and burden…
Generally, when fans hear of a relatively violent or crude action that has occurred at a show, the automatic response is something like “that’s what rock and roll/punk/etc. is all about†or “you have to expect that at a show.†Yes, it is common for things to get a bit rough at shows, but…
Students Caitlin O’Neill of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and Peter Goretoy of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at the University of Rhode Island were crowned Mr. and Mrs. Greek Week this past Monday night after testing their formalwear, questionnaire, swimwear and talent. Greek life members Alex Rossi and Kelly Fox hosted the show. Ten women represented…
His love for sports has guided sophomore journalism major Sam Murray into working for The University of Rhode Island’s own FM radio station, WRIU, in an effort to reach his career goal. Murray’s love for sports started at a very young age and continued throughout his life, playing sports until he came to URI….
“I put up my hair in a ponytail, put on some red lipstick, maybe some purple nail polish, take a deep breath and go on stage,†said Ryan Collins, third-year film and English double major at the University of Rhode Island. Collins identifies himself and his music under the title “Mail Culture.†Mail Culture…
“It sounds super cliché, but everyone can do whatever they want to do, and as long as you start doing it, other people will support you doing it,†Hensley Carrasco, founder of “45s and 40s†music news website, said. University of Rhode Island graduate and former Good 5 Cent Cigar Editor-in-Chief, Carrasco, officially released his…
Hip-hop artist Travis Scott performed at the Ryan Center Monday night and brought an electric performance to students at The University of Rhode Island. The stage was decorated with cacti and desert cliffs, paying homage to Scott’s hometown of Houston, Texas. The DJ was set up in the middle of the stage in a…
The Student Alliance for the Welfare of Africa (SAWA) held its 10th annual hair show, showcasing the uniqueness of African culture, fashion designs, entertainment and music last Friday night in Memorial Union’s Rams Den. The Hair Show, titled “Hair It Goes: 2016,†was hosted by Julian Santiago, a URI student who also hosted the…
The Wonder Years came out swinging during their performance to a packed house this past Saturday at Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel in Providence. Playing at Lupo’s on April 2, this stop was one of the last three shows of the tour, making this performance a sentimental one for all the bands. The tour, which was…