UMass guitarist Danny Monger looks to make rock music that everyone can relate to
Astghik Dion, Writer
May 3, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Multimedia, Music, Profiles, Showcase
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
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase
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
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase, TV/Movies, Uncategorized
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
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase
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
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase
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
Filed under Entertainment, Multimedia, Music, Podcasts, Showcase
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
Filed under Entertainment, Multimedia, Music, Showcase
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...
Anderson .Paak returns to his old formula on “Ventura”
Trevor Wilson, Assistant Entertainment Editor
April 18, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase
With “Ventura,” .Paak seeks to turn back the clock, right the ship and focus on the sound that got him where he is today.
Entertainment winners, losers of the week
Amherst Wire Entertainment staff
April 14, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase, TV/Movies
With so much happening on social media, it’s hard to keep up. Here are the highs and lows of the week, selected by the Amherst Wire Entertainment staff
Saweetie flexes her boujee lifestyle on “Icy” EP
Astghik Dion, Writer
April 9, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase
She’s founded her own label, her flow has matured and nothing about her vigor has changed.
In photos: UMass Got Talent
Jonathan Kermah, Entertainment and Podcast Editor
April 9, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Multimedia, Music, Podcasts, Showcase
UMass Got Talent winner Samantha Kay spoke with entertainment editor Jon Kermah about her victory and the other acts.
Entertainment winners, losers of the week
Amherst Wire Entertainment staff
April 7, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase, TV/Movies
Among the winners? Jordan Peele, J. Cole and Billy Ray Cyrus.
Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor
“If there are no student voices in the discussion, then how well are you doing your job.”
From Bangladesh to UMass: a graduate’s reflection
How one soon-to-be UMass grad views her time in Amherst.
Should UMass Build a Nuclear Power Plant?
There’s a very clear threat that if something isn’t done soon, the damage done will become irreversible.
Joe Biden: The Reality Behind “Good Ol’ Uncle Joe”
Biden was born 1942 in Scranton, Pennsylvania which would make him the second oldest candidate in the race at 76 years of age. Biden was elected to the New Castle County Council in 1970 at 27. Two years later, he pulled off an impressive victory to unseat the Republican incumbent Caleb Boggs and was elected to the U.S. Senate. He would go on to represent the state of Delaware for 36 years in the Senate, serving as both chair of the Judiciary Committee and the Foreign Relations Committee in that timespan.