THE ITHACAN

Assistant professor and alumna produce indie album

By Kate Nalepinski, Staff Writer • May 3, 2016

Brooks Miner and Beverly Stokes have been working on their first album for over a year now, recording primarily in their small Brooklyn studio and in various parts of Ithaca. Their new indie-folk album, “All These Dotted Lines,” will be available online May 10.

Review: Electric duo’s album creates ‘Another Eternity’ in half an hour

By Steven Pirani, Life & Culture Editor • March 17, 2015

Purity Ring returns with a 35-minute album that crosses genre boundaries with electric intensity.

Review: Big Sean brings huge hits with even greater wordplay

By Matthew Radulski, Staff Writer • March 4, 2015

Big Sean's third studio album delivers with witty wordplay in "Dark Sky Paradise."

Review: Overwhelming instrumentals drown out R&B soul

By Matthew Radulski, Staff Writer • February 25, 2015

Rhythm and blues singer Raheem DeVaughn returns with "Love Sex Passion," an overproduced album that sacrifices quality for quantity.

Review: ‘Smoke + Mirrors’ reflects band’s lack of cohesion

By Kim Joyce, Contributing Writer • February 23, 2015

Following up their previous success in "Night Visions," Imagine Dragons offers individual gems in a muddled overall album.

Review: Sisqo’s return marred by lackluster lyrical skills

By Luke Harbur, Staff Writer • February 19, 2015

After a fourteen year hiatus, R&B singer Sisqo returned for the last album in his "dragon trilogy."

Review: Kodaline deviates from original sound in new release

By Serena Weiss, Staff Writer • February 17, 2015

Irish alternative-rock group Kodaline disappoints fans by straying from their signature, ghostly sound.

Review: Fifth Harmony’s debut album displays mature sound

By Casey Murphy, Staff Writer • February 12, 2015

"Reflection" marks a strong debut for Fifth Harmony, boasting girl-empowering lyrics and strong vocal range.

Review: ‘Full Speed’ can’t keep pace with hip-hop greats

By Max Denning, Online News Editor • February 11, 2015

Kid Ink's newest album, "Full Speed," bungles his genre with inconsistent style and lack of lyrical prowess.

Review: Indie band returns with album dedicated to fans

By Ashley Wolf, Staff Writer • January 28, 2015

The Decemberists' seventh studio album, "What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World," pleases fans with an updated, folksy sound.

Review: Doo-wop and pop collide in Trainor’s new album

By Casey Murphy, Staff Writer • January 22, 2015

Though Meghan Trainor produces some catchy tunes in her newest album, "Title" devolves into a jumble of genres, making for a confusing listen.

Review: Vast sonic range propels ethereal hip-hop album

By Steven Pirani, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • December 10, 2014

Fusing hip-hop, rap and ambient instrumentals, "A Constant Moth" effortlessly provides a new blend of electronic music.