Robert Duguay

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Tim Bugbee |Robert Duguay

Coming away from this show, the first adjective I thought of that best described Dean Wareham’s expertly crafted songwriting and guitar playing was mannered. On further reflection, that doesn’t really tell the whole story. Meticulous in approach, sure, but ‘mannered’ is a bit of a backhanded compliment. It’s not like Wareham’s doing scissor kicks and knocking over amps on stage, but there’s a steely backbone to the songs along with some bite to his playing.

3 weeks ago | medium.com | Rob Duguay |Robert Duguay

Culture Beat is an arts & entertainment blog based in Providence, RI that covers the New England region and other parts of the globe. Follow publicationThere are certain bands who have a knack for bringing a lot to the table in terms of stylistic variety and overall approach. With this being exhibited, they’re able to bring these elements together to forge a pleasantly cohesive sound. Molly Maguires has this going on through a blend of alt-rock, folk and hints of blues and soul.

3 weeks ago | medium.com | Rob Duguay |Robert Duguay

Culture Beat is an arts & entertainment blog based in Providence, RI that covers the New England region and other parts of the globe. Follow publicationWith lead vocalist Alison Mosshart and guitarist Jamie Hince, The Kills have always had a maverick approach to their music. Consisting of a pristine blend of garage rock, post-punk, new wave, and a little bit of blues, it’s made them one of the top acts in the rock music realm for over two decades.

3 weeks ago | medium.com | Rob Duguay |Robert Duguay

Culture Beat is an arts & entertainment blog based in Providence, RI that covers the New England region and other parts of the globe. Follow publicationThere are certain artists whose music is like going to a convenience store, a bodega or any other name that’s used to describe the establishment. Whereas each item is different from the others, the same can be said for each song. It’s only fitting that underground hip hop legend Aesop Rock has a new album out with a title echoing this sentiment.

4 weeks ago | medium.com | Rob Duguay |Robert Duguay

Culture Beat is an arts & entertainment blog based in Providence, RI that covers the New England region and other parts of the globe. Follow publicationVery few bands have had such a rapid rise before putting out their first full-length like The Ghouls have. This rock & roll quartet from Lowell wowed folks around the Boston area by winning last year’s Rock & Roll Rumble and subsequently winning Rock Artist of the Year at the Boston Music Awards back in December.