June 2017 - Black Squirrel Entertainment
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Month: June 2017

Concert Review: Pasadena at Buffalo Iron Works

Hailing from Maryland, folk, reggae rock band Pasadena played one of their last New York shows on Saturday, June 24 at Buffalo Iron Works. The band announced in April that it would be taking an indefinite hiatus after this summer. Lead singer, Joey Harkum will still be writing music and touring under his own name Concert Review: Pasadena at Buffalo Iron Works

Concert Review: Tigers Jaw at the Grog Shop

Last Tuesday night, I ventured to Cleveland Heights to check out Tigers Jaw show at the Grog Shop. The venue couldn’t have been more intimate, making it the perfect place to hangout with friends and your favorite bands. Everyone inside of The Grog Shop was extremely kind from the staff to the musicians. The quaint Concert Review: Tigers Jaw at the Grog Shop

Album Review: Nickelback, ‘Feed the Machine’

Title: Feed the Machine Artist: Nickelback Record Label: Nickelback II Productions, Inc. Release Date: June 16, 2017 Rating: Every Friday afternoon, I reserve some time to browse through the week’s new music releases. This past Friday, Spotify’s New Releases page was abound with albums and singles from many of today’s top artists. Lorde released her Album Review: Nickelback, ‘Feed the Machine’

Album Review: Phoenix, “Ti Amo”

Title: Ti Amo Artist: Phoenix Record Label: Glassnote Entertainment Group LLC Release Date: June 9, 2017 Rating: No matter what genre Phoenix has worked in- soft rock, synth pop, disco- they have done so with a high degree of coolness. It’s effortless coolness too, the kind that charms the listener into forgiving any shortcomings the Album Review: Phoenix, “Ti Amo”

Interview: Soar the Skies with ‘Flight 619’

photos courtesy of Flight 619 The local music scene, especially Ohio, is continuing to thrive and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. In my three years at Kent State University, I’ve seen countless bands and performers at different venues throughout the area and they all have one thing in common: Passion. No matter how small Interview: Soar the Skies with ‘Flight 619’

Nelsonville Music Festival 2017: Four days of music, art and community

Last weekend, from Thursday to Sunday, was the 13th annual Nelsonville Music Festival, which took place in the small southeast Ohio town of Nelsonville. These four days of music, art, camping and other entertainment were truly something special.   Admittedly I’ve never actually been to a ‘real’ music festival. I tend to stick with the Nelsonville Music Festival 2017: Four days of music, art and community

Single Review: Fifth Harmony ft. Gucci Mane, ‘Down’

Title: Down Artist: Fifth Harmony Record Label:Epic Records Release Date:June 2nd Rating: The ladies of Fifth Harmony are back and better than ever. On Thursday night, Normani Kordei, Lauren Jauregui, Ally Brooke and DInah Jane, released their lead single from their forthcoming third album. The song “Down,” is the group’s first release since the departure Single Review: Fifth Harmony ft. Gucci Mane, ‘Down’

What to Expect for E3 2017

Taking place each year, E3 is a gaming convention/conference wherein the major gaming companies are encouraged to hold presentations for fans where they can show off new games and new tech. With E3 2017 happening in a week, I thought it would be best to take a look at some of the things that are What to Expect for E3 2017