Tipling Rock, an indie rock band hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, has been breaking the mold for alternative and indie bands everywhere. With influences such as Passion Pit, MGMT, Young the Giant, The Strokes and Phoenix, Tipling Rock has been creating a progressive sound since 2011. Tommy Schubert, drummer for the band, described their sound as…
Mat Franco, an alumnus of the University of Rhode Island, recently premiered his special “Mat Franco’s Got Magic†on NBC this past Thursday evening. In 2014 there were riots in the streets of the URI campus after Mat Franco won season 9 of America’s Got Talent. As a previous student of the university, Franco chose…
Alternative-metal band Dancing with Discord, a group that’s been together since eighth grade, is this week’s artist to watch. Robbie Downie, a sophomore psychology major at the University of Rhode Island, is the band’s lead singer. Other members include guitarist Ben Nejame, bassist Mike Sexton and Brody Briggs on drums. Dancing with Discord, originally from…
The University of Rhode Island’s Ram Marching Band, comprised of about 130 students, has already begun their rigorous practice towards the 2015 season. This year’s co-drum majors, Leigh Anne Valleley and Katie Hollowell, have high expectations for the fall season. Valleley noted that this season has already been one of the smoothest years yet, regarding…
Strike a Chord, entering its third year as an organization at the University of Rhode Island, looks to make even more noise this year than last. Organization President Nick Bottai, junior, explained how the group brings together music and philanthropy through benefit concerts and charity events. Over the past three years, their proceeds have helped…
Rhode Island’s population and size may seem tiny, but its passion for music is anything but small. For instance, Providence is very well known for its independent music scene, which includes genres such as pop punk, indie rock and alternative. The good part is that it’s not all about rock music. Rhode Island has a…
Rhode Island’s own PsychoTropics is bringing psychedelic rock to the University of Rhode Island music scene. The band was formerly a four-piece band called Atlantis Electric Company in 2014, until their guitarist moved to California this past April. The remaining members considered finding a replacement, but ended up discovering a new sound as a three-piece…
To welcome students back to the University of Rhode Island, the Office of Dean of Students held a night full of food, games, and fun at Casino Night this past Saturday, September 12. The event took place from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Ram’s Den of the Memorial Union. After a successful Casino…
The University of Rhode Island Dance company, a completely student run organization, allows students to continue dancing in college in a fun and friendly environment. The Club is led by President Brittany Witherell, and the other officers include Vice President Alex Perri, Secretary Megan Arruda and Treasurer Rachel Pereira. They also have six teachers who…
The Student Entertainment Committee (SEC), the same group who has brought the University of Rhode Island countless performers and entertainers, is back for another rocking year. SEC has four subcommittees, including Concerts, Special Events, VIP and Advertising. Each subcommittee meets weekly and students have the opportunity to let their voice be heard and make suggestions…