Entertainment’s new music playlist: Sept. 16
September 16, 2019
Check out new tracks from EARTHGANG, Lana Del Rey and more in Entertainment's inaugural weekly playlist series.
Are posthumous album releases wrong?
Trevor Wilson, Entertainment Editor
September 12, 2019
In essence, post-mortem album releases extend the legacy of the artist. It supplements their career and serves as a reminder of who they were, what they stood for and what their vision was for music.
808s and Ankle Breaks: Episode 45
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson
September 12, 2019
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson return for another season of 808s and Ankle Breaks.
Hip-Hop Hangover: Five great albums you might have missed
Trevor Wilson, Entertainment Editor
September 5, 2019
2019 has put forth a great opportunity to expand your hip-hop horizon. With many other great but lesser-known albums in the mix, here is our list of five great hip-hop albums you may have missed this summer.
Taylor Swift tackles double standards on “The Man”
Kacey Connolly, Podcast Editor
September 4, 2019
“The Man” combines Swift’s new, snappy tune with soulful writing that speaks not just about the boy next door, but of the conflicting double standards in society.
UMass guitarist Danny Monger looks to make rock music that everyone can relate to
Astghik Dion, Writer
May 3, 2019
Relationships are definitely a huge part of my songwriting, just cause its these intimate moments that everyone has and everyone can relate to, and I just draw from it.
Schoolboy Q punches below his weight on “CrasH Talk”
Trevor Wilson, Assistant Entertainment Editor
May 2, 2019
The LA-based veteran delivers a 14-track project rooted in familiarity
Beychella is back: Three main takeaways from Beyonce’s “Homecoming” documentary
Chloe Lindahl, Writer
May 1, 2019
The Netflix documentary takes viewers through the captivating process leading up to Beyonce's epic 2018 Coachella performance
Is Lizzo the next Lauryn Hill? Her latest album “Cuz I Love You” speaks volumes.
April 30, 2019
Lizzo’s “Cuz I Love You” transforms the love single into a powerful collection of songs about love, loss and finding yourself, transcending the typical candor of cliche love songs.
New Taylor Swift single debuts disappointment
Kacey Connolly, Writer
April 29, 2019
For someone as talented and inspirational as Swift, her new single does not reach the same heights she had throughout her career.
808s and Ankle Breaks: Episode 44
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson
April 26, 2019
This week, Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson discuss Twitter takes and playoff points.
808s and Ankle Breaks: Episode 43
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson
April 19, 2019
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson sit down with Amherst rapper/producer/engineer Walt Arkain (10:04), discuss Anderson .Paak’s newest project “Ventura” (25:14) and run through our playoff points from the first round of the NBA Playoffs(35:37). https://amherstwire.podbean.com/mf/play/kr4k7k/Episode43CLEAN.mp3 Listen...
Amelia Marceau, Writer
According to the Center for Disease Control, over 3.6 million high school students used an e-cigarette in the past 30 days last year.
Are e-cigarettes actually ‘safe?’
According to the Center for Disease Control, over 3.6 million high school students used an e-cigarette in the past 30 days last year.
My Experience as an Off-Campus Freshman
I’ve been in school for a couple of weeks now, and I’ve already experienced a few ups and downs of commuting.
From Bangladesh to UMass: a graduate’s reflection
How one soon-to-be UMass grad views her time in Amherst.