Sofar Sounds Providence's latest show

Need a way to convince your friends that you're actually cool? How about another reason why Providence is the coolest city? Look no further than Sofar Sounds. Started in 2009, Sofar has held secret gigs in more than 200 cities around the world and on Sunday, they hosted an event right in Providence, at Malachi's. Just the right amount of crowded, the event boasted an intimate atmosphere where you could never be further than fifteen feet from the performer.Kicking off the night was Roz Raskin of Roz and the Ricecakes (from Providence)! Performing hauntingly melancholy songs and a heartbreakingly wonderful rendition of The Cranberries' "Ode to My Family," Roz's voice blew me away. Not only is it absolutely beautiful, but there's a quality about it that makes you feel like snuggling up in your bed and Kim Kardashian ugly-crying about things you didn't know you actually cared about: your dead pet hamster from your childhood, the day you outgrew your favorite sweater, when you didn't get a valentine from one kid in the fourth grade. There's much to be said about a singer who can make you feel emotions that you didn't even know you carried. Although her new music won't be out until summer, check her out on Bandcamp or Spotify to catch up!Kid in the Attic was next up. Although we didn't get the full band (which features, in addition to self described songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Maia and keyboardist-guitarist Krystine, two drummers, a  bass player, and a free form dancer), Kid in the Attic still gave us a great set. At first, Krystine's electronic noises and Maia's mellow singer-songwriter voice seemed to be incongruous with each other. However, as the set progressed, the duo revealed themselves to actually be perfect complements. Need proof? Check out their latest album Qué Lástima!Closing out the show was the stellar Amy & the Engine. Immediately, their absolutely electric energy reminded me of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros. The band's songs—like my own personal favorite, "No Good"—have a healthy dose of tambourine action (thanks to Amy Allen) and fun beats (thanks to drummer Manuel Ruiz), perfect for keeping you going in the SciLi during the wee hours of the morning. However, it would be unfair to not mention the rest of the band, whose awesome vocals, guitar and bass playing contribute to making songs like "Love Me" and Arrows" perfect for making that early morning commute to class just a little less brutal. And I'm not the only one is enamored with Amy & the Engine—they made Sofar Sounds Providence history by being the first band ever to play an encore. Be sure to follow Amy & the Engine on Spotify!Images via, via, and via.