Last Thursday American Authors graced the student green with an hour-long set, featuring their old and new hits alike. They were welcomed as part of Kent State University’s Flash Fest – our annual spring festival – and they didn’t disappoint. Most known for their single, “Best Day of My Life” which was strategically placed at the … American Authors FlashFest Concert Review
BSR Staff Sounds feature different Kent State staff member’s original unique playlists! Get to know the KSU faculty you are around every day via their musical favorites! This week’s playlist is by Zach Schiller! Kent State assistant professor of sociology and Kent International Clash Day coordinator Zach Schiller has created a playlist for … KSU Staff Sounds: Zach Schiller “…into the sun”
I recently spoke with the lead singer of the rock group The Regrettes, Lydia Night. We covered the band’s origin story and influences, as well as her recent pop culture interests (including James Blake and Married at First Sight). The Regrettes have been around for a few years now. They made a splash with … A Conversation with Lydia Night of The Regrettes
On March 15th within the main room of Kent’s Williamson House on a sprinkly Friday evening was the inaugural year of Black Squirrel Radio’s Ladypalooza. Black Squirrel Radio brought in three local female acts and had them perform an intimate, small set for an audience of about thirty. But just because it was intimate and … Ladypalooza: An Intimate but Animated Musical Evening
I had the pleasure of recently talking to Columbus based musician Counterfeit Madison. Counterfeit Madison is the stage name for Sharon Udoh and her band. She’s been making music for several years and has developed a reputation for her unique sound and memorable performance style. She and her band often have these explosive … A Conversation with Counterfeit Madison
Check out this staff playlist by Marketing and Promotions Coordinator Nakiyah Fears! “This playlist sort of focuses on love and trying to move forward from the heartbreak and struggles that one encounters in life. The songs kind of have a poetic flow, style, and message to them with very honest lyrics. To me these … Staff Playlist: Nakiyah Fears “It’s a Mood”
BSR Staff Sounds feature different Kent State staff member’s original unique playlists! Get to know the KSU faculty you are around every day via their musical favorites! This week’s playlist is by Suzanne Holt! Suzanne Holt is a Kent State professor of women’s studies! Her playlist features some of the most notable … KSU Staff Sounds: Suzanne Holt
All photos by Jenn Noga. It’s few and far between that you watch an act on a competition show like America’s Got Talent actually have and hold success after the show is over — and even less likely if the act didn’t even win. We Three is an exception to this and have managed to … We Three talk to Black Squirrel Radio about touring and America’s Got Talent
Title: Psychodrama Artist: Dave Record Label: Neighbourhood Release Date: March 7, 2019 Rating: 3/5 It’s crazy to think that Dave is only 20 years old, but it’s true. The UK rapper and occasional grime MC rose up in the scene as a teenager with popular freestyle videos, successful mixtapes and collaborations with huge artists including … Album Review: Dave-‘Psychodrama’
BSR Staff Sounds feature different Kent State staff member’s original unique playlists! Get to know the KSU faculty you are around every day via their musical favorites! This week’s playlist is by Matthew Crawford! Matthew Crawford is a Kent State History Professor. Check out his description of how his playlist came to … KSU Staff Sounds: Matthew Crawford