THE ITHACAN

Review: Boy band brings more mature melody to new album

By Serena Weiss, Staff Writer • December 3, 2014

One Direction returns with crowd-pleasing album.

Review: Chief Keef releases lo-fi mixtape independently

By Evin Billington, Life & Culture Editor • December 3, 2014

"Back from the Dead 2," the latest mixtape from Chicago street rapper Chief Keef, is evidence that Keef has lost none of his talent after being dropped from Interscope Records.

On the road: Student band released debut album

By Ashley Wolf, Staff Writer • March 5, 2014

The Danbees, a band composed of four seniors, recently released their debut album "I'm in Control" on Feb. 18.

Review: Daft Punk finds footing in reality

By Robert Rivera, Staff Writer • July 17, 2013

Electronic band Daft Punk has stepped out of its synthetic roots to focus on a more natural sound with latest album, "Random Access Memories."

Review: Daft Punk finds footing in reality

By Robert Rivera, Staff Writer • July 14, 2013

Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, together known as Daft Punk, made their musical debut 16 years ago with the album “Homework.” The duo has once again made magic with its latest album, “Random Access Memories,” which is a throwback to disco that augments its previously established electronic sound with an orchestra. It has been…

Video: The Launching of Second Dam

By Jaclyn CataldiMichelle Boulé • February 28, 2013

Campus band sensation Second Dam talks about its group ambition and goals for its upcoming album, "Swimming".

Review: Rihanna shows off her attitude in ‘Unapologetic’

By Imani Brammer, Staff Writer • December 10, 2012

Rihanna hits the music scene hard with her bold album 'Unapologetic.'

Review: Ke$ha unleashes her inner rocker in ‘Warrior’

By Benjii Maust, Staff Writer • December 10, 2012

Ke$ha’s signature talk-sing style and unforgettable lyrics makes “Warrior” one of the most enjoyable pop releases of the year.

Review: Phillip Phillips releases splendid debut album ‘The World from the Side of the Moon’

By Brian Porreca, Staff Writer • December 4, 2012

Phillips introduces himself and his whole new world of music with, “The World from the Side of the Moon.” The album showcases his distinctly soulful voice as well as his talents as a writer and instrumentalist.

Review: Bloc Party reverts to non-electro sound

By Jared Dionne, Staff Writer • August 27, 2012

The past few years have been rife with uncertainty for Bloc Party fans. While the British alternative collective was on hiatus, rumors of a break-up began to circulate. But all is right in the Bloc Party camp as they return with their fourth studio album, the unimaginatively titled “Four.”

Soulful indie songwriter switches sound

By Kelsey Fowler, Accent Editor • October 27, 2011

Ditching heartbreak for hope, songwriter Rachael Yamagata, whose indie blues-rock music has been featured on TV shows such as “Grey’s Anatomy,” finds a new voice on her newest album while keeping her soul.

Indie-rock group hails heritage

By Jared Dionne, Staff Writer • October 5, 2011

Girls, a folksy San Francisco duo, wowed the indie scene with their catchy throwbacks to 1950s rock ’n’ roll on their debut LP, “Album,” in 2009. Two years later, they have returned with a full-length sophomore effort that proves the first time around wasn’t just luck.