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TI tim bugbee · Culture Beat

Live Review: Robyn Hitchcock Peppers Boston with Influential Classics

As Robyn Hitchcock reminded us about halfway through his set on June 14 at Brighton Music Hall, it had been a hot minute since he last hit…

Jun 17, 2026 · 6 min read · 52 claps #music #culture #music-review

Live Review: Robyn Hitchcock Peppers Boston with Influential Classics

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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

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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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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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

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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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

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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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

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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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

Purple Ivy Shadows Ring In Their 35th Anniversary At POP

When it comes to a band’s existence, a lot can happen over the course of 35 years. There’s obviously the shows, the songs, and the records…

Sep 25, 2026 · 4 min read · 1 claps #music #culture #rock

Purple Ivy Shadows Ring In Their 35th Anniversary At POP

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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

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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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

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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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

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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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

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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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

Rob’s Album of The Week: Ravi Shavi’s Wild Rock Dove

One of the many central components of life is progression. As one’s existence goes on, there are numerous chapters being opened and…

Jun 15, 2026 · 2 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #rock

Rob’s Album of The Week: Ravi Shavi’s Wild Rock Dove

MA Madi Silvers · Culture Beat

Live Review: George Thorogood & The Destroyers Rock the Bataclan

How does it feel to be 17 again?

Jun 29, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps

Live Review: George Thorogood & The Destroyers Rock the Bataclan

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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

‘Acid and Honey’ Expands Babe Rainbow’s Psychedelic Scope

Modern psychedelic music has a few different hotspots around the globe. In the United States, places like San Francisco, the New York City…

Jul 16, 2026 · 2 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #rock

‘Acid and Honey’ Expands Babe Rainbow’s Psychedelic Scope

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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

Phosphene Weave a Tightly Knit Fabric Through ‘Velveteen’

When it comes to indie rock’s recent existence, if Brooklyn was the hub for the style during the 2000s, then Portland, Oregon was…

May 29, 2026 · 2 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #rock

Phosphene Weave a Tightly Knit Fabric Through ‘Velveteen’

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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

Meshell Ndegeocello Embraces Duality for Upcoming Album ‘Synonym’

The art of the duet has a way of bringing forth numerous variables and perspectives. At the same time, two individuals joining their…

Jul 15, 2026 · 2 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #jazz

Meshell Ndegeocello Embraces Duality for Upcoming Album ‘Synonym’

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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

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

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

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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

Providence, But On Fire Explodes with the ‘After It Rains’ EP

For the past few years, Providence’s hardcore scene has been experiencing quite a resurgence. There’s a ton of bands abiding by the genre…

Jul 03, 2026 · 2 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #hardcore

Providence, But On Fire Explodes with the ‘After It Rains’ EP

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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

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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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

Rob’s Album of The Week: Low Cut Connie’s Livin in the USA

As the United States moves past its 250th birthday, to say that the country is in a precocious place is a vast understatement. There’s…

Jul 06, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #rock

Rob’s Album of The Week: Low Cut Connie’s Livin in the USA

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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

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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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

Today Junior Relay Sheer Resilience With ‘Keep On Pushing Me’

When it comes to pursuing a goal or ambition, there’s always going to be obstacles in the way. These can occur via those curveballs life…

Jun 05, 2026 · 2 min read · 0 claps #music #culture #rock

Today Junior Relay Sheer Resilience With ‘Keep On Pushing Me’

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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

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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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

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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RO Rob Duguay · Culture Beat

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