Quarantined Playlist: Frank Ocean, Thundercat and Smooky Margielaa
April 8, 2020
With everyone stuck inside and socially distancing from each other, there’s never been a better time to stay up to date on some of the latest releases in the world of music. We’ll be updating this playlist each week. Here are this week’s music suggestions from the Amherst Wire staff.
The Fantastic Life of Young Frozone
Astghik Dion, Photo/Assistant Entertainment Editor
April 7, 2020
“With all due humbleness, I'm not trying to sound cocky, but there's not a lot of people that can write the way I write. The way I write, I tend to just focus on poetry, the relationship between words.”
Quarantined Playlist: Ari Lennox with Smino, JPEGMAFIA, Quin NFN and more
March 31, 2020
With everyone stuck inside and socially distancing from each other, there’s never been a better time to stay up to date on some of the latest releases in the world of music. We’ll be updating this playlist each week. Here are this week’s music suggestions from the Amherst Wire staff.
Childish Gambino’s “3.15.20” is a kaleidoscope of sound
Shane Guilfoyle, Assistant entertainment editor
March 29, 2020
The multi-hyphenate returns after two years of radio silence, delivering a final project that injects new rhythms while culminating upon previous nuances
What’s Free to Stream While You Sit Inside All Day
Julia Donohue, Entertainment Editor
March 27, 2020
In case you need some distraction from the global crisis or just want to enjoy something other than your once-daily walk, here are some free streaming options.
Why “After Hours” is The Weeknd’s best studio album to date
Trevor Wilson, Managing Editor
March 25, 2020
The Toronto-bred superstar is no stranger to making hits, but “After Hours” is a refreshing injection to The Weeknd's discography.
Quarantined Playlist: The Weeknd, Don Toliver, Phresher and more
March 24, 2020
With everyone stuck inside and socially distancing from each other, there's never been a better time to stay up to date on some of the latest releases in the world of music.
The Revival of Vinyl
Faith Cardoza, Writer
March 13, 2020
Vinyl records have been making a surprising comeback in the 21st century, capturing the interest of young people looking to expand their musical experience.
Mullins Live! 2020 with Lil Tjay and Kwynn Reid
Astghik Dion, Photo/Assistant Entertainment Editor
March 10, 2020
The annual Mullins Live! concert took place this past Saturday at 11 a.m., where hundreds of students gathered at the Mullins Center to experience what was to be rappers Meek Mill and Lil Tjay perform.
808s and Ankle Breaks featuring Trey Cruz
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson
March 9, 2020
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson are joined by special guest Trey Cruz to talk the podcast’s latest "March Madness" bracket of hip-hop's best groups and play a game of buy or sell for current NBA topics.
(Fake) Blonde Moment: Pete Davidson vs. Ariana Grande, Disney vs. Hilary Duff and Blarney vs. UMass
Grace Sherwood and Chad Douty
March 5, 2020
Chad Douty and Grace Sherwood are finally back and here to discuss the latest music videos, Pete Davidson’s shade towards Ariana Grande and much more! They also debate whether Blarney is worth all the hype.
Straight Sex ignite audiences with their final string of shows
David Anderson, Writer
March 4, 2020
Sadly, this was one of Straight Sex’s final shows. In a couple of months, they will be going on an “indefinite hiatus.”
Joe Kochapski
Joe Kochapski talks with Tim Ennis, President of the UMass Democrats about coronavirus updates, the Trump-Taliban agreement, violence at Greece and Turkey border over migrants, and Bernie’s rise.
A guide to unplugging during quarantine
Take this quarantine as an opportunity to detox from social media and you may just find your newest hobby.
Ask Beccy: How to keep social distancing from making you distant
Beccy gives advice on how to stay close with your friends and family, which can be done even while social distancing.
Olivia Barkett and Jozef Zekanoski analyze crucial moments and elements in the award-winning movie “Parasite.”