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The Callouts at Machines with Magnets
with Weakened Friends, Well Wisher, Heather Rose
Machines with Magnets
400 Main St
Pawtucket, RI
9pm
Too Many Stars, Benefit Concerts for Mark Cutler
Jan 19 & 20 at The Met
Jan 19 starts at 8pm.
Jan 20 starts at 4pm.
The Met
Main St
Pawtucket, RI
Haunt the House at AS220
with Malerie Day and Natale
AS220
Richmond St
Providence, RI
9pm
Matt Fraza Band at the Pump House
with Hustle Souls
The Pump House
1464 Kingstown Rd
South Kingstown, RI
9pm
Powerpopaholic reviews Minky Starshine’s “Dirty Electric”
Rob Anastasi’s Minky Starshine has a new LP produced by Ken Stringfellow and has enlisted the support of Mike Musburger, Ducky Carlisle, Corin Ashley, Fernando Perdomo, and Phil Aiken. The album starts with the laid-back “Art School” as the lead lyric seems pessimistic; “I went to school for art but ended up pushing papers” however it comes around to the upbeat “everywhere is going to lead somewhere.” But the darkness creeps in on “Everybody Loves to Party” despite the catchy chords and “London Metropole” focuses on the pain of loneliness.
The notable “Good Company” is a bright spot, with its hopeful melody and layered guitars. The production is artfully done, as Anastasi’s songs are emotional and resonate, but the edge seems much softer now. Especially on the apprehensive “Go!” which mixes a fast paced verse with a big arena-friendly multi-tracked chorus. Unfortunately, many other songs just didn’t stick in my head, which seems a long way from the brilliant Womanity. This is still music that deserves to be heard, and Anastasi is a world-class talent. Check it out.
Sick Pills and The Callouts at The Pour Farm
with Drew Safs
Pour Farm
Purchase St
New Bedford, Mass
9pm
Seven Hats Parade & The Really Heavy at Askew
Askew
Chestnut St
Providence, RI
8pm
free