Late last spring, while perusing YouTube, I stumbled upon the music video for “Shutdown” by Skepta. The song was unlike any recent hip-hop track I had heard- fast, aggressive, repetitive and decidedly British. Curious about the prospect of a UK hip-hop scene, I googled “UK hip-hop” and was introduced to an exciting corner of the … Grime music – The next British invasion?
Every week of programing we will be highlighting the Black Squirrel Radio Show of the Week This week’s show is Studying Abroad with Subi Studying Abroad with Subi airs every Friday from Midnight to 2am. Host Aierken Subinuer a.k.a. “Subi” is an international student and Uyghur from China. She is in her first semester … Show of the Week: Studying Abroad with Subi
The 89th Academy Awards are this Sunday, and, for the first time in awhile, there is an impressive and diverse collection of nominees. Following the recent backlash and the constant challenge of award shows often honoring work that wasn’t actually the year’s greatest, there will be many tight races tonight. Here are some of my … Oscar Predictions 2017
Thursday, Feb. 16, Relient K and Switchfoot stormed the stage at The House of Blues, Cleveland. With just two bands on the setlist, Relient K and Switchfoot took advantage their time and brought everyone off their feet. Relient K’s shining moment was of course “Sadie Hawkins Dance,” and Switchfoot nailed their ‘fake’ ending with confetti … Concert: Switchfoot and Relient K
Photo Credit: CSN Chicago 1. Jimmy Butler is finally traded to Boston Rumors of the Chicago Bulls trading their young superstar to the Celtics have been floating around since last year’s deadline. While the Celtics currently hold the second-best record in the east, only behind the Cavaliers, the amount of young talent and draft picks … Trades With Potential to Happen at NBA Trade Deadline
Every week of programing we will be highlighting the Black Squirrel Radio Show of the Week! This week’s show is Cruisin’ with Maxwell Cruisin’ with Maxwell airs every Friday from 6pm to 8pm. Host Maxwell Nobis has been with Black Squirrel Radio for three years and is currently the BSR Music Director. But with Cruisin’ with … Show of the Week: Cruisin’ With Maxwell
Photo courtesy of slashfilm.com Director: Gore Verbinski Studio: Regency Enterprises Cast: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth Release Date: February 17, 2017 Rating: I’m really not entirely sure what I just watched, but I think I liked it. In a cinematic landscape of reboots, franchises, reimaginings, and adaptations, director Gore Verbinski gives us something … Film Review: ‘A Cure for Wellness’
Photo courtesy of liveforlivemusic.com Title: The Great Outdoors Jam Artist: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Record Label: Independent Release Date: Febuary 17th, 2017 Rating: Teasing fans for over a month, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong released their first live album, The Great Outdoors Jam on Friday, February 17. The funk-rock band’s new album features seven songs played … Album Review: ‘The Great Outdoors Jam’ by Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Photo Credit: WKSU Akron’s 30 game home win streak is over. The Kent State Golden Flashes looked determined in their 70-67 victory over their rival Akron Zips at the James Rhodes Arena on Friday night. The Flashes dominated the 2nd half, outscoring Akron by 8 and holding them scoreless for more than five minutes at … Kent State Earns Huge Victory Over Rival Akron
By: Evan Harms Comics by: Scotty McMaster Concert: Valentine’s Day 2017 with Nobunny, Tonawandas, and Brain Wave Location: Now That’s Class, Cleveland Date: Feb. 14 2017 Love was in the air at this special Valentine’s day celebration at the gritty punk bar Now That’s Class. Arriving “late” to the show from Kent, after waiting for … Concert Review: Nobunny at Now That’s Class