“Love, Simon:” A queer movie for straight eyes
Brian Choquet, Photo Editor
April 11, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase, TV/Movies
While Simon’s whole character revolves around being gay, he is still painted as someone who assimilates with this white, assumed to be straight, male image that is only threatening to the homophobes who never planned on seeing this movie.
Free Cardi B concert still a possibility for UMass right-swipers
Jack Hamm, Writer
April 10, 2018
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Entertainment, Music, Showcase, Student Life
Get on the Tinder finger treadmill, UMass Amherst, because enough right swipes could bring the colorful Cardi B to campus for a free concert April 25.
Entertainment winners, losers of the week
Amherst Wire Entertainment staff
April 7, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase, TV/Movies, Uncategorized
With so much going on in music, movies and television on a day to day basis, it’s easy to miss a few things. That’s why we're here.
808s and Ankle Breaks Podcast: Episode 4 (featuring Dezmond)
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson
April 5, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Podcasts
“If you’re putting strawberries on pizza ... that’s a sociopath.”
Local talent: Going cuckoo for Cuckoo Baby
Jonathan Kermah, Assistant Entertainment Editor
April 5, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Multimedia, Music, Showcase
The local pop band will be competing in UMass Got Talent this Friday, with a chance to be the opening act of this year's Spring Concert.
XXXTentacion leaves no one questioning his versatility on “?”
Jack Hamm, Writer
April 3, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase
The Billboard No. 1 packages XXXTENTACION's rage, lust and pain in a variety of unpredictable sub genres
Entertainment winners, losers of the week
Amherst Wire Entertainment staff
March 30, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase, TV/Movies
With so much going on in music, movies and television on a day to day basis, it’s easy to miss a few things. That’s why we're here.
808s and Ankle Breaks Podcast: Episode 3
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson
March 29, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Uncategorized
On this episode of 808s and Ankle Breaks, Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson discuss Rich Homie Quan’s debut album “Rich As In Spirit,” "PRhyme 2," Markelle Fultz’s return to the court, the Spurs’ “beef” with Kawhi Leonard and more. Tune in: Slap or Skip: Spotify Slap or Skip play...
Lil Yachty: “Lil Boat 2” review — A dark squeal from one of hip-hop’s most vibrant figures
Jonathan Kermah, Assistant Entertainment Editor
March 28, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase
While Yachty’s performance is slightly underwhelming, the spacey trap instrumentals give the project a better sense of direction sonically.
Logic: “Bobby Tarantino II” — ambitious, light-hearted, fun but flawed
Trevor Wilson, Contributor
March 27, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase
Despite its shortcomings, each track on Logic's latest album is unique in its own right and will have listeners nodding their heads from start to finish.
808s and Ankle Breaks Podcast: Episode 2
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson
March 23, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Podcasts
"Honestly, if my grandma came in the room right now, she might get the work too"
Khalid, Lil Yachty to perform at UMass Spring Concert
Elissa Borden, Campus News Editor
March 18, 2018
Filed under Campus, Entertainment, Showcase
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 20 at 10 a.m.
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson
"If you're listening to J.Cole everyday, something is wrong with you."
808s and Ankle Breaks Podcast: Episode 5
Ian Munnelly, Politics/Op-Ed Editor
If North Korea’s economy and people continue to dwindle in strength and faith in their leader, Kim Jong-un may be left with no choice but denuclearization.
