By ROB DUGUAY Every musician is always looking for that next step to take in their career. They could be looking for the ideal recording studio to make their first album, to have more of a presence on social media, or perhaps they need help booking a gig more

By ROB DUGUAY In the world of electronic music, it's only a matter of time until the individual, or individuals, behind the beats end up incorporating vocals. The likes of Daft Punk, Fatboy Slim, Deadmau5, MSTRKRFT, The Crystal Method, Justice and many more

By ROB DUGUAY Pro wrestling is the most extraordinary kind of entertainment there is. It combines the storyline drama of a soap opera with high-level athleticism that rivals any major sport. Yes, the outcomes of matches are planned out beforehand and the more

By ROB DUGUAY One understated result of COVID-19 is how it has made time for creative types to get more things done. Whether out of necessity or for a hobby, artists are making more art pieces, writers and poets are having more of their work published, more

By ROB DUGUAY The holiday season and Christmas music go hand in hand, like presents and wrapping paper or pine trees and ornaments. Classics such as "e;Santa Claus is Coming to Town,"e; "e;Let It Snow!"e; and "e;Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"e; can be heard more

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra presents a live-streamed holiday performance to worldwide audiences this weekend. On Saturday, Dec. 12, Broadway's Morgan James and pianist Teddy Abrams, stars of the Philharmonic's 2018 Gala concert, return to more

By ROB DUGUAY Progressive rock is an open-ended style of music due to how much can be incorporated into it. There can be elements that range from classical and jazz to funk and blues in an extravagant display of structure that's purposely all over the more

By ROB DUGUAY Even though it's going to be a bit different this time around because of COVID-19, Black Friday is still going to be a drag. Overly eager shoppers are still going to be camping out in department store parking lots trying to get that great more

By ROB DUGUAY It can be quite intriguing when a talented band comes from the oddest of places. Take Johnston, for instance - a town known to many for its pizza strips and the debate over which bakery has the best. You wouldn't necessarily believe that more

By ROB DUGUAY Punk rock is at its best when it can sonically sock you in the senses. Your ears hear the electricity coming from the riffs and rhythms while your body has a tingly sensation that gets you all riled up. I'm not talking about that pop stuff more

By ROB DUGUAY I don't mean to make anyone feel old, but going viral on the internet has been a thing for nearly 25 years. Kind of crazy to think about, right? The art of it has evolved a bit, going from memes and emojis to YouTube videos to social media more

By ROB DUGUAY Smithfield's Kaitlyn Tarro doesn't like to put her music into one style. She doesn't consider her songs to be classified to a single genre, and honestly that's refreshing. She has a genuine love for performing and is willing to be a part of more