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Kent Read, Kent Write, Kent Stop Talking...About Entertainment!

Kent Read, Kent Write, Kent Stop Talking…About Entertainment!

Thank you for listening to Kent Read, Kent Write, Kent Stop Talking! We hope you’ll forgive some mild audio difficulties as columnists Adriona Murphy and Alex Thornhill join host and opinion editor Nick...

The Waves, an Akron "no-genre" band, plays a live show.  

Q&A with The Waves — the Akron band making a splash in the local music scene

Maria McGinnis October 9, 2018

The Waves is a “no-genre band” from Akron that has been gaining impressive notoriety since its members began playing together in high school in 2014. The group consists of Jake Mally on vocals and...

Hugh Yamada prepares to cycle to their show Friday, Sept. 28.

Handlebars and guitars: Two musicians pedaling across the country stop in Kent

Chris Ramos October 2, 2018

Being a traveling musician can be a difficult job. With instruments to carry, venues to book and extensive travel times, Jay Mobley and Hugh Yamada, both 30, know the struggles of touring the country...

REVIEW: ‘Piano & a Microphone 1983’ highlights the brilliance of Prince’s artistry

Alex Novak September 23, 2018

“Piano & a Microphone 1983” is an incredible new collection of Prince songs, and the album provides a refreshing twist from the iconic artist who died more than two years ago.The album is just...

"No Drama" cover art courtesy of RCA (Radio Corporation of America).

The Summer 10 Classic Mixtape Volume 1

Brandon Wilson June 6, 2018

1. Tinashe Ft. Offset — "No Drama"Tinashe is not new to making hits for the summer.  She emerged on the music scene back in 2014 with her debut album Aquarius which featured the smash hits "2 On" and...

Panel explores role of music in social movements

Lauren Garczynski November 17, 2017

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC) and the College of Communication and Information hosted its inaugural panel in a series of conversations discussing media in movements in Franklin...

Mica Pflug

Opinion: The ultimate guide to fangirling

Mica Pflug November 12, 2017

Everyone has a favorite artist. Perhaps it’s someone you’ve followed since you were 12 years old, an artist whose content started off as good and has only gotten better throughout the years or perhaps...

Mica Pflug

Opinion: Find your ‘Hamilton’

Mica Pflug November 5, 2017

Some people do drugs, some people work out, some people have a lot of sex.After all, everyone needs a “thing.”For me, it’s listening to all 46 tracks of the “Hamilton” soundtrack.Have you ever...

One of the vendor tents at Art in the Park. The festival had vendors, food and activities for all ages.

Art in the Park returns for crafts, music

Samantha Karam September 11, 2017

Art in the Park is a two-day, annual festival located at Fred Fuller Park on Middlebury Road in Kent. This year it took place on Sept. 9 and 10. Each year it offers family-friendly activities such as live...

Waka Flocka Flame at the Firefly Music Festival in Dover, Delaware, on June 18, 2017.

Waka Flocka Flame to open fall concert

Quaylyn Hairston September 6, 2017

Waka Flocka Flame will be the opening act for the Lil Uzi Vert concert this fall, Kent State's Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced on Twitter Wednesday.The announcement for the Oct. 8 show...

Local band A Sense of Purpose performs at Euro Gyro in downtown Kent on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.

The Sounds of Kent: Finding the best live music in town

Jenna Kuczkowski August 7, 2017

When music apps just aren't cutting it, music lovers of all genres can enjoy a wide selection of live music in Kent, many within walking distance of campus. Enjoy a drink and some bar food while discovering...

Andy Black performs at the Cuyahoga Falls date during the Vans Warped Tour on Tuesday, July 18, 2017.

The World of Warped

Jenna Kuczkowski July 27, 2017

Thousands of music fans from all over Northeastern Ohio came out to Blossom Music Center for the annual Vans Warped Tour stop this year.The Cuyahoga Falls date is one of two Ohio show dates featuring nearly...