UMass students share their sounds to connect a community
Samantha Croteau
November 15, 2019
Chris Focus, Cam Randall and DJ Laflamme are three must-know student artists who cater their music to the college lifestyle, tying the UMass community together.
Entertainment’s songs of the decade: 2012
Amherst Wire Staff
November 13, 2019
For the next few weeks, Amherst Wire entertainment is bringing the best of the decade right to you. We’ve taken the best and most memorable songs of the decade to give you the ultimate nostalgia trip.
Entertainment’s songs of the decade: 2011
Amherst Wire Staff
November 10, 2019
Amherst Wire entertainment is bringing the best of the decade right to you. We've taken the best and most memorable songs of the decade to give you the ultimate nostalgia trip.
And the beat goes on; Terri Lyne Carrington and her latest album “Waiting Game”
Julia Donohue, Assistant Entertainment Editor
November 8, 2019
The political emphasis on Carrington’s career is clear, especially in her upcoming album, “Waiting Game.” Singles “Bells (Ring Loudly)” and “Waiting Game” are about police killings and the 2016 election respectively.
808s and Ankle Breaks: Earl Sweatshirt’s “Feet of Clay” and a game of NBA buy or sell
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson
November 7, 2019
This week, the boys talk about Earl Sweatshirt's wild EP "Feet of Clay" and play a game of "buy or sell" with our picks of NBA teams and players.
Entertainment’s songs of the decade: 2010
Amherst Wire Staff
November 6, 2019
Amherst Wire entertainment is bringing the best of the decade right to you. We've taken the best and most memorable songs of the decade to give you the ultimate nostalgia trip.
Entertainment’s weekly spin with Tame Impala, Frank Ocean and more
Amherst Wire Staff
November 5, 2019
With more music being released than ever before, Amherst Wire’s Entertainment team keeps you posted with some of their favorite tracks of the week.
King Princess’ debut album “Cheap Queen” is filled with love, heartbreak and sexual confidence
Katherine Kelley, Writer
November 4, 2019
Her emotionally-vulnerable lyrics, often about love and lust, float through the atmosphere with a velvet-like softness.
Yungblud’s hope for the underrated youth
Nasya Blackshear, Writer
November 1, 2019
“The Underrated Youth” displays the range for Yungblud’s music. It is truly an EP for the misfits, that speaks to being true to yourself and knowing who you are.
Confidence, style and an out-of-this-world flow welcome you to the world of Jay Astro
Astghik Dion, Assistant Photo Editor
November 1, 2019
While Jay Astro’s idiosyncratic style is enough to make him stand out, it is the warmth he radiates merely from his energy, whether this be rapping on stage or simply walking through the Southwest wind tunnel, that truly makes him unique
The EIC Podcast: Kanye West, “Jesus Is King” and the next great hip-hop album run
Jonathan Kermah, Co-editor in chief
October 29, 2019
Jonathan Kermah is joined by Amherst Wire entertainment editor Trevor Wilson to discuss some of their hangups with Kanye West's "Jesus Is King" and the next hip-hop artist with the potential to make a legendary album run.
In finding spirituality, Kanye West loses focus on “Jesus Is King”
Trevor Wilson, Entertainment Editor
October 29, 2019
After being delayed since Sept. 27, “Jesus Is King” dropped on Oct. 25 bearing a wealth of divinity and inspiration. However, the project also has many of the flaws that made “ye” a low point in the West’s iconic career.
Rachel Swansburg
The subcommittee will have 30 days to deliberate and submit a report to the SGA senate.
A cure for cancel culture: content-moderation juries
Big tech needs to ensure transparency for its social media users. Why not let them enforce the rules?
(Fake) Blonde Moment Podcast: Best artists of the decade and recaps on celebrity Halloween costumes
Tune in to hear Kardashian recaps and holiday talk.
Standardized testing needs to change
Exams like the SAT further marginalize low-income students who cannot afford expensive test prep.