May 2017 - Black Squirrel Entertainment
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Month: May 2017

Single Review: Madison Beer, ‘Dead’

Title: Dead Artist: Madison Beer Record Label: School Boy Records Release Date: May 19th Rating: June is right around the corner and it’s safe to say that pop music has been struggling this year. Katy has yet to release another song that is as good as Chained To Rhythm, and it seems everything else that Single Review: Madison Beer, ‘Dead’

BSR Live Sessions: Jon Rogers

For the recent installment of BSR Live Sessions, Jon Rogers (formerly of The Ground Is Lava) performed a song live in the BSR lobby.   Jon Rogers performs “New Killer” in the BSR lobby Stay tuned to Black Squirrel Radio for future BSR Live Sessions! If you are interested in being featured in BSR Live BSR Live Sessions: Jon Rogers

Album Review: (Sandy) Alex G: ‘Rocket’

Title: Rocket Artist: (Sandy) Alex G Label: Domino Records Release Date: May 19, 2017 Rating:     Alex Giannascoli’s real-time maturation has been one of indie rock’s most rewarding and fascinating threads to follow in the last few years. Following the unfortunate setback of a legally-required stage name change – from the paltry simplicity of Alex Album Review: (Sandy) Alex G: ‘Rocket’

BSR Staff: Ohio Musicians

Ohio is not only the home of Black Squirrel Radio it’s also the birthplace of numerous excellent musicians. The BSR web staff collaborated to create a list of numerous key bands and musicians from Ohio. This list of locals has newer bands you should check out and legendary artists. Show Ohio some love by listening BSR Staff: Ohio Musicians

Best R&B Releases So Far This Year

Images courtesy of Nubi Magazine, Vulture, Saint Heron We are currently five months into 2017 and I will be the first to say that the music we have been getting lately is very lackluster. Don’t get me wrong, I know we had all of our big releases last year but, I still expected artists to Best R&B Releases So Far This Year

BSR Live Sessions: Human Petting Zoo

In the first installment of BSR Live Sessions, Rayne Blakeman of Human Petting Zoo performed several songs in the BSR lobby.   Human Petting Zoo performs “I’m Here/I’m Queer” for their first song.   “Anxiety Song” by Human Petting Zoo   In their finale, Human Petting Zoo performs “No Fun Zone”   Stay tuned to Black BSR Live Sessions: Human Petting Zoo

BSR Staff: Podcasts You Should Listen To

Now that summer is here and Black Squirrel Radio has less programming than normal, you’ll need some audio entertainment while you work or play the summer away. The Black Squirrel Radio staff collaborated to bring you their favorite podcasts. Check out their suggestions for things you should be listening to this summer.   King Falls BSR Staff: Podcasts You Should Listen To

Hidden Gems: Beyonce

Image courtesy of Billboard For the first installment of Hidden Gems, I had to start with the Queen Bey. Beyoncé is the best performer and entertainer of our generation, and for those same reasons and others, the artist of my life. Despite worldwide popularity, a fiercely loyal fandom and sold-out stadium tours, she has some Hidden Gems: Beyonce

An Interview with The Village Bicycle

By: Miles Purdy and Alice Leach After getting lost in Cleveland heading from Melt Bar & Grilled, Alice Leach and Miles Purdy headed over to see Eskimeaux at Mahall’s. Right before Eskimeaux took the stage, they caught up with Elizabeth Kelly and Karah Vance of The Village Bicycle in Mahall’s the bowling ball nook.   An Interview with The Village Bicycle

13 Things Wrong With Thirteen Reasons Why

  If you have Netflix or any form of social media account, you’ve probably seen or heard something having to do with the show Thirteen Reasons Why. For those who haven’t, it’s based on a book about a teenage girl who kills herself, leaving thirteen tapes behind to thirteen people who have wronged her in 13 Things Wrong With Thirteen Reasons Why