A Look at Providence’s Budding Indie Rock Scene by Jack Downey ’23 A&E Staff Upon my first excursions into Providence, RI, I could not find a lot of original acts. Most of the venues seemed to just play cover bands or gimmick acts. However, after repeatedly flipping stones throughout the city and beyond, I […]
COVID-19 Challenges and Growth by Liam O’Hara ’21 A&E Staff Music teaching has not been the same during the pandemic, specifically for those in the K–12 world. While many music educators have been feeling down during this past year, since there was not a lot of music being made in the classroom, there really is […]
Leading Groups to Explore New Sounds Fearlessly by Jack Downey ’23 A&E Staff Women have had a difficult time in music. Whether their music is relegated to being a “guilty pleasure,” they are paid less than their male peers, or they are subjected to sexism and sexual harassment, a lot of female musicians face a […]
Young Artists Display Remarkable Grit and Talent by Jack Downey ’23 A&E Staff Ever since I started attending Providence College back in 2019, and even before then, I have made it my mission to acquaint myself with as many local scenes in the state of Rhode Island as possible. Throughout my time at the College […]
Local Rap Groups Move Closer to the Surface by Jack Downey ’23 A&E Staff When anyone thinks of active hubs for hip hop and rap, the cities that normally come to mind are Compton, CA, New York, or even Atlanta, GA. However, an uncommon answer would be Providence, RI. That perception is quickly changing. Although […]