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Rob Duguay

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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

‘Protest Songs Providence’ Benefits The Vulnerable at The Parlour

The art of a protest song is more than just the music and what’s being said through it. It’s about shining a light on a particular issue…

May 22, 2026 · 2 min read · 50 claps #music #culture #live-music

‘Protest Songs Providence’ Benefits The Vulnerable at The Parlour

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Follow Thru Rise Above Inhibitions Via ‘Banner Days’

For people who are consciously and continuously trying to reach their full potential, there’s always obstacles that get in the way. It can…

Jun 10, 2026 · 2 min read · 50 claps #music #culture #punk

Follow Thru Rise Above Inhibitions Via ‘Banner Days’

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Live Review: Solid Sound Brings an Absolute Spectacle to MASS MoCA

Western Massachusetts during the summertime is a vibe, especially within the Berkshires. The sun shines a little brighter over there while…

Jul 01, 2026 · 11 min read · 2 claps #music #culture #music-festivals

Live Review: Solid Sound Brings an Absolute Spectacle to MASS MoCA

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Interview: Gogol Bordello Get a Few Friends Together at the Royale

We’re a little past the end of the first quarter of 2026, and in terms of album releases, it’s safe to say that Gogol Bordello’s We Mean…

Mar 20, 2026 · 9 min read · 1 claps #music #culture #punk

Interview: Gogol Bordello Get a Few Friends Together at the Royale

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Interview: Kier Byrnes Gets Ready for the New England Americana Festival

The height of the music festival season has just begun, and a bunch of them have already taken place all over the New England region. This…

Jun 04, 2026 · 7 min read · 1 claps #music #culture #americana

Interview: Kier Byrnes Gets Ready for the New England Americana Festival

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Interview: Living Hour Head Over to the Berkshires for Solid Sound

Curated by the Chicago alt-rockers Wilco on a biennial basis, the Solid Sound Festival is one of the most wide-ranging musical gatherings…

Jun 24, 2026 · 4 min read · 1 claps #music #culture #rock

Interview: Living Hour Head Over to the Berkshires for Solid Sound

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Providence Porchfest Brings Together Music, Community & An App

Ever since its start in 2023, the Providence Porchfest has transformed the city’s East Side neighborhood into a walkable music hotbed…

May 28, 2026 · 3 min read · 1 claps #music #culture #live-music

Providence Porchfest Brings Together Music, Community & An App

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Rob’s Album of The Week: PJ Morton’s Saturday Night / Sunday Morning

Every artist has multiple sides to their creativity. This can be conveyed via their particular taste, their main influences, or a little…

Jun 22, 2026 · 3 min read · 1 claps #music #culture #soul

Rob’s Album of The Week: PJ Morton’s Saturday Night / Sunday Morning

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JustinFest Makes Its Return at a New Venue While Honoring a Legacy

While it’s a glitzy word to use, it’s true that everybody has a legacy. It’s the impact they’ve had on others, and for artistic types, it’s…

Apr 24, 2026 · 2 min read · 1 claps #music #culture #fundraiser

JustinFest Makes Its Return at a New Venue While Honoring a Legacy

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Interview: Sound Tribe Sector 9 Bring the ‘Human Dream’ to Big Night Live

Originally starting in Snellville, Georgia and now being based in Santa Cruz, California, Sound Tribe Sector 9 (aka STS9) have been…

Feb 17, 2026 · 8 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #electronic-music

Interview: Sound Tribe Sector 9 Bring the ‘Human Dream’ to Big Night Live

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Interview: Butthole Surfers Unveil Lost Album ‘After the Astronaut’

There’s a plethora of records that have a certain lore behind them. This could be due to what was going on with a band during a specific…

Jul 02, 2026 · 8 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #indie

Interview: Butthole Surfers Unveil Lost Album ‘After the Astronaut’

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Interview: Brad Barr Talks Ahead of The Slip’s Set at Northlands

It’s the height of the music festival season and each weekend for the next couple of months is going to be bringing stacked lineups to wide…

Jun 18, 2026 · 7 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #music-festivals

Interview: Brad Barr Talks Ahead of The Slip’s Set at Northlands

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Interview: Micah Schnabel & Vanessa Jean Speckman Energize The Parlour

There’s something really powerful that occurs when a musician, or a group of them, has the ability to take over a room with barely any…

May 19, 2026 · 7 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #punk

Interview: Micah Schnabel & Vanessa Jean Speckman Energize The Parlour

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Interview: Dan Mangan Sheds Some ‘Natural Light’ at The Parlour

Based in Vancouver, Dan Mangan is an incredibly talented songwriter who has a forward-thinking approach to his craft. This is evident…

Apr 21, 2026 · 7 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #indie

Interview: Dan Mangan Sheds Some ‘Natural Light’ at The Parlour

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Interview: Fai Laci Examine the ‘Elephant In The Room’

When a band or musician’s first album is released, there’s a litmus test that occurs. The grand introduction is immediately met by people’s…

Jul 07, 2026 · 6 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #rock

Interview: Fai Laci Examine the ‘Elephant In The Room’

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Interview: Robyn Hitchcock Aims to Confuse Brighton Music Hall

There are certain songwriters who have always maintained an excellent quality with their creative output, and Robyn Hitchcock is one of…

Jun 11, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #rock

Interview: Robyn Hitchcock Aims to Confuse Brighton Music Hall

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Interview: Wolf Eyes Look to Immerse AS220 in the Abstract

Based in the Detroit area, Wolf Eyes are a musical entity that utilizes the avant-garde aesthetic to its fullest extent. This is through…

May 26, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #noise

Interview: Wolf Eyes Look to Immerse AS220 in the Abstract

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Interview: Spoon Kick Off a Run of Shows Around New England

Ever since their start in Austin, Texas during the early ’90s, Spoon has been an indie rock staple while being one of the most consistently…

Jun 16, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #rock

Interview: Spoon Kick Off a Run of Shows Around New England

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Delish Music Begin the Next Chapter With ‘Starchives Vol. 2’

Based in Brooklyn with connections to both Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Delish Music is a unique project that blends together elements…

Jul 15, 2025 · 3 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #hip-hop

Delish Music Begin the Next Chapter With ‘Starchives Vol. 2’

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Rebel’s Rations Serves Up Revolutionary & Inventive Grub

Over the past few years, Rhode Island’s food scene has evolved into a very DIY ethos where there are numerous pop-ups happening all over…

Jun 23, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #food

Rebel’s Rations Serves Up Revolutionary & Inventive Grub

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Rob’s Album of The Week: Deer Tick’s Coin-O-Matic

The inspiration for music can be forged from a variety of different places. With this being said, there’s something genuine and authentic…

Jun 08, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #rock

Rob’s Album of The Week: Deer Tick’s Coin-O-Matic

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Rob’s Album of The Week: All Them Witches’ House of Mirrors

For nearly the past 15 years, All Them Witches have been a unique force in the realm of rock music. The current quartet of lead vocalist…

Jun 01, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #rock

Rob’s Album of The Week: All Them Witches’ House of Mirrors

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Seagarden Convey Classic Tones Through ‘Nothing Gold Can Stay’

In a time where a lot can be done with a studio recording that can’t be pulled off in a live setting, artistic authenticity is at a high…

Jul 09, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #indie

Seagarden Convey Classic Tones Through ‘Nothing Gold Can Stay’

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Rob’s Album of The Week: JPEGMAFIA’s Experimental Rap

No matter the genre, style, or aesthetic, progression and expansion are both vital elements to the growth of music. There isn’t a musician…

May 25, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #hip-hop

Rob’s Album of The Week: JPEGMAFIA’s Experimental Rap

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Rob’s Album of The Week: Devon Gilfillian’s Time Will Tell

An underrated aspect of existence is the fusion of what you’ve grown up with and your present surroundings. There’s an intriguing balance…

Jun 29, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #soul