Exploding Zones is an experimental space rock trio emerging from the grit of Providence, Rhode Island. Featuring Mike Duffy (guitar/vocals), Christopher Kelley (bass), and Eric Smith (drums), the band fuses heavy, psychedelic atmospheres with the raw power of fuzzed-out 90s alt-rock. Their debut album, Water Motor / Gong Bell, is a sonic collision of tight rhythms, searing riffs, and experimental noise. It’s space rock with a heavy pulse—visceral, distorted, and meticulously crafted. The most recent release of Sun Pill in January 2026 marks a pivotal shift for Exploding Zones, transitioning from the mechanical, industrial focus of their debut toward a sound that is more expansive, atmospheric, and—true to the title—bleached by a harsh, psychedelic light.

Gertrude Atherton is a Providence-based punk/grunge trio that’s been haunting the Rhode Island scene since 2011. Fronted by Shannon Le Corre (guitar/vocals), the band specializes in high-velocity storytelling and sonic confrontation. Blending the raw edge of 90s grunge with a fierce punk spirit, their music serves as a vessel for the forgotten and the surreal—expect tales of historical women, avian transformations, and visceral, "yelled" narratives. Whether they’re channeling the all-female grunge underground or the heavy atmosphere of the local scene, Gertrude Atherton delivers a sound that is as sharp as a beak and twice as loud. Their new album, Gossip, is out now on all platforms. Explore the archives, including Isle of Lost Skulls, via Bandcamp.

MuffinMuffin is a feminist punk powerhouse hailing from The Creative Capital of Providence, fueled by a cocktail of rage, sarcasm, and zero patience for the status quo. What started as a Riot Grrrl cover band has evolved into an original sonic assault built on a collective pedigree of underground history, with roots stretching through the 90s/2000s PVD music scene. Muffin brings multi-dimensional mastery to the stage, drawing on years of shared experience in songwriting, underground photography, local burlesque, and talent management. Their sound fuses fem-led influences of the 90s to present day, channeling the raw and confrontational fury of punk the way it was meant to be played: loud, fast, and aggressively over it. Coming May 2026 Muffin will be releasing their debut EP Get Baked which will be available on Bandcamp, vinyl, and streaming services.