Bands & Musicians in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's musical exports trace back to Providence, where Talking Heads formed from connections at the Rhode Island School of Design, and Newport, which gave rise to Throwing Muses. Its compact geography has long supported an experimental and indie rock spirit in clubs across Providence and college towns. A tight-knit network of musicians continues to foster indie, punk, and folk scenes.
33 cities in Rhode Island
Page 1 of 2Providence
65Population 190,934
Providence has long cultivated a fiercely independent music scene rooted in punk, noise rock, and experimental sounds. Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel and the artist-run space AS220 have anchored generations of local and touring acts. The city's network of DIY venues and college radio continues to incubate emerging artists across indie rock and electronic genres.
Warwick
Population 82,783
Cranston
Population 82,691
Pawtucket
Population 75,176
East Providence
Population 47,012
Woonsocket
Population 43,029
Newport
Population 25,087
Central Falls
Population 22,359
Westerly
Population 18,272
Valley Falls
Population 12,072
Newport East
Population 11,644
Wakefield-Peace Dale
Population 9,966
Cumberland Hill
Population 8,866
Greenville
Population 8,777
Tiverton
Population 8,101
Kingston
Population 6,560
Pascoag
Population 4,527
Narragansett Pier
Population 2,805
Hope Valley
Population 2,209
Melville
Population 1,918
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