Experimental rock band makes their name known Formed in the Musicians Guild, Amanita often performs at venues across Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including Kingston’s own 193 Coffee House. PHOTO CREDIT: @amanita.band on Instagram “Organized chaos” is what you can expect from local trio Amanita. Formed in March of 2021, this band, composed of Sebastian Toledo…
Students turn stadium into stage Representing URI athletics and the music department, the Ram Marching Band makes a statement, spiriting the signature keaney blue. PHOTO CREDIT: Kat Sheridan From bedazzled Keaney blue outfits to a rhythmic, impressive performance, the University of Rhode Island’s Ram Marching Band stole the show with their first performance at the…
Director, producer Ti West continues year of success The sequel to “X,” “Pearl” provides viewers with a balance of horror and homage. PHOTO CREDIT: IMBD Following up his A24-backed hit “X” (2022), writer and director Ti West came back swinging with “Pearl,” the latest installment in his franchise. Operating as a prequel to the original…
Music brings special memories for the summer highlighting some new lifelong favorites, with a special emphasis on Harry Styles pictured at Madison Square Garden night six. PHOTO CREDIT: Liz Fusco | News Editor Since May, the music industry has churned out some of the best summer releases in recent times. “Harry’s House” by Harry Styles…
Why Kate Bush is back on top Tiktok has the power to bring back hits from 40 years ago. Read how entertainment today mixes with entertainment from yesterday. PHOTO CREDIT: Katebushnews.com September 7 marked not only the beginning of classes but also the release anniversary of art-pop legend Kate Bush’s third album “Never for Ever.” …
An ode to the music and lyrics of the Front Bottoms ILLUSTRATION BY: Matt Fabrizio Nobody quite evokes nostalgia in music for me like the Front Bottoms. Sure, other bands may be connected to my memories, but the Front Bottoms has the power to invoke memories of experiences that I haven’t even lived. The Front…
Rhode Island native Sam Hollister joins URI as the director of the symphony orchestra while attending Yale for a Ph.D in musical arts. PHOTO CREDIT: Connor Zisk | Contributing Photographer When he began playing piano at the University of Rhode Island, 7-year-old Sam Hollister would have never imagined himself on the other side of the…
Reflections on a summer of live performances Cigar news editor Liz Fusco attended three concerts this summer, her first since the pandemic. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out over two years ago, I was a freshman in college. Because of this brutal pause in my young adult life,…
Musician Grace Kelly cools summer heatwave Cigar reporter Casey Chan-Smutko highlights her favorite show with legendary jazz saxophonist and singer Grace Kelly. PHOTO CREDIT: Casey Chan-Smutko | Contributing Reporter If you pointed at Grace Kelly and asked who she is, I would scoff. How could anyone not know such a legendary jazz saxophonist and singer…
The new highly anticipated mini-album from K-pop group TWICE was released recently, but how did it measure up to fan’s expectations? PHOTO CREDIT: Twitter The South Korean girl group TWICE once again blew up the music charts with their new 11th mini album “Betw9en 1&2” released on August 26. This album was highly anticipated after…