Musicians Guild, YDSA collaborate for ‘Punk Night’ fundraiser

This past weekend, the URI Musicians Guild, in partnership with the URI Young Democratic Socialists of America, hosted a punk concert in the Memorial Union. The concert featured local bands Kudzu, Pocket Rocket and Film & Gender.  The concert raised about $1,000 for various YDSA causes and projects, including supplying reproductive healthcare products and other…

Read More

Eighth annual guitar festival to welcome music from around the globe

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…

Read More

The Grammy goes to… AI?

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…

Read More