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.
SOB x RBE: “Gangin” — A frantic, reflective project on life in the West Coast streets
Trevor Wilson, Writer
March 13, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase
The Bay Area rap crew serves up ruthless bars over chaotic beats to deliver a project that’ll have you nodding your head all the way through.
Theatre Guild brings “Heathers: The Musical” to UMass
Kathryn Fallah, Contributor
March 6, 2018
Filed under Campus, Entertainment, Features, Music, Showcase
This production touches upon some "really dark stuff" — such as mental illness, date rape, school bombings, abusive relationships and murder — but in a comical way.
Liam O'Connor, Entertainment Editor
"With every project, I want to create a look and feel that is unique to the artist I’m working with."
Student artist profile: mikefellow
Elizabeth Donoghue, Writer
Twenty-seven years after Anita Hill’s testimony, history repeated itself.
