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Is stardom truly that lonely?

Nasya Blackshear, Entertainment Editor October 21, 2020
At an age that is already polarizing, what would it feel like to be at the top of the world where no one can reach? Justin Bieber explores that and more in his new single “lonely.”
YG Entertainment

BLACKPINK releases long-awaited first album and Netflix documentary

Isabel Guilmette, Contributor October 16, 2020
In an industry as image-driven as K-pop is, it’s rare to see any attempt to push past the flawless appearance of a group as big as BLACKPINK and get straight to the heart and spirit of the members and their honest love for what they do.
Goons Talk Toons: Episode One

Goons Talk Toons: Episode One

Nick Contardo and Emma Calnan October 12, 2020
Tune in to hear Nick and Emma highlight local bands in their pilot episode.
Shore Fire Media

How did we get Joji from Filthy Frank?

Isabel Guilmette, Contributor October 8, 2020
His channel self-described him as “embodiment of everything a person should not be.” Joji, the laid back alternative artist, has always been there lingering in the background.
RCA Records

Bryson Tiller is Back: “Anniversary” Makes Long-Awaited Arrival

Sean Dunham, Contributor October 7, 2020
An R&B artist at heart, Tiller showcases his amazing talents by combining his soulful, dream-like singing with an upbeat rap style. The ten track album expresses the artist’s deepest emotions about love and becoming his best self, allowing his listeners to connect with him.
Kanye West at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival and Taylor Swift at the 2019 iHeart Radio Awards. Both have recently spoken against industry contracts/ David Shankbone and Glenn Francis, respectively

Power behind the voice: The long history of mismanagement in the music industry

Julia Donohue, Managing Editor September 17, 2020
Unfortunately West, Swift and Chance The Rapper are not the first musicians to be weighed down by the industry Chronicled below are how three major musical entities were mismanaged by one man, Allen Klein.
The Hails/ Kat DeBarros
From left to right: Robbie Kingsley, Franco Solari, Dylan McCue, Zach Levy, Andre Escobar

No one’s upset with The Hails’ debut

Nasya Blackshear, Assistant Lifestyle Editor August 27, 2020
“When we graduated we all kinda scattered.” Solari pointed out, “We had been living this socially distanced lifestyle making music for like a year kinda before we were forced to. So in a weird way, I kinda feel like we had been preparing for this before we had to do it now.” 
(Fabien Barral/Wikimedia)

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.
Naheem Sterlin is an artist with a goal, make music that everyone can enjoy

Naheem Sterlin is an artist with a goal, make music that everyone can enjoy

Shane Guilfoyle, Assistant Entertainment Editor February 25, 2020
Naheem Sterlin, otherwise known as Young Judo, is a 20-year-old student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The local artist has been steady at work since 2018, releasing a string of singles with his most recent entry, the acoustic-inspired slapper, “Cappin.”
Halseys new album, Manic, is masterfully chaotic

Halsey’s new album, “Manic,” is masterfully chaotic

Nasya Blackshear, Contributor January 27, 2020
Halsey's new album bleeds vulnerability as she redefines the context of mania.
(David Shankbone/Wikimedia Commons)

Why Kanye West’s new projects are worth the wait

Daniel Smith, Writer October 15, 2019
In an unsurprising move, Kanye West has delayed the release of his new album, “Jesus Is King.”
Amherst Farmers Market features an array of local business and art

Amherst Farmers’ Market features an array of local business and art

Rebecca Duffy and Nicole Biagioni October 13, 2019
The market focuses on small, sustainable business, and fostering local community.
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