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Scircle apartment hosts band shows in their living space, highlighting the diverse array of campus bands.

Final band show of the semester is a full ‘Scircle’ moment for the IC band scene

By Parker Anne Devine, Staff Writer • April 24, 2025

Scircle, the apartment affectionately nicknamed by Ithaca College junior roommates Sophia Spring, Alex Blakely, Zoe McCartney, AJ Preston and Sarah Bonner, has hosted three band shows during the 2024-25...

From left, Vicious Fishes members Liam McDonald on guitar, Zeb Whitford on drums and Jonas Puryear on guitar.

Q&A: A night at the Nocturnal Café with Vicious Fishes

By Thuweiba J-Elmi, Staff Writer • April 12, 2025

Ithaca is no stranger to the DIY music scene. It is primarily dominated by college students hailing from all over, but one band has its roots in Ithaca: Vicious Fishes. Vicious Fishes formed in 2018,...

Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker all collaborate on "the record," an unforgettable album that brings confessional poetry to life.

Review: boygenius returns with a deeply love-filled album

By Rowan Keller Smith, Staff Writer • April 12, 2023
The soulful sapphic supergroup boygenius brings to life a beautifully written and executed album in "the record."

IC Jazz Ensemble reaches new heights at the Big Band Summit

By Maggie Bryan • February 8, 2023

In "Being Funny in a Foreign Language," The 1975 brings a refreshing theme of self-awareness along with the personal tracks on the album.

Review: The 1975 is not afraid to be controversial

By Kinsey Burr, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2022
The 1975's newest album is just as well executed as its previous works, choosing not to shy away from making commentary about injustices in society.
"Guitar Music" is the newest addition to the growing world of post-Brexit British post-punk.

Review: Courting makes strong initial impression

By Jess Williams, Staff Writer • October 5, 2022
The indie rock band Courting debuts their inventive first album, "Guitar Music," to much success and acclaim.
The Ithacan Life & Culture staff highlighted some of the music released during the summer 2022 music season.

Review: Summer 2022 album releases

By Eleanor Kay, Jadyn Davis, and Tess Ferguson • August 23, 2022
Beyoncé, Harry Styles and Mt. Joy are among the many artists who released new music during the summer 2022 music season.
From left, Bill King, Paul Crowley, Anne Stork, Gordon Rowland and Peter Glanville are all members of the band Li'l Anne and Hot Cayenne. The band specializes in the Louisianan style of music called zydeco.

Professor’s band spices up local music scene

By Parker Schug • March 4, 2020

While not teaching, Anne Stork, assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Studies and Science at Ithaca College, can be found performing with her zydeco group Li’l Anne and Hot Cayenne on...

Despite their first album being a hit, Said the Whale's second record, "Cascadia" is overall flat and uninspired. The tracks that redeem the album are raw and fun.

Review: Said The Whale record flounders

February 15, 2019

After the success of their previous album, “As Long As Your Eyes Are Wide,” in 2017, and after signing to Canadian indie label Arts & Crafts last year, Vancouver-based indie rockers Said the Whale...

Review: Singles for the Week of 2/1

February 2, 2019

“Fine Mess” Interpol Released Jan. 30, 2019 Matador Records New York rockers, Interpol’s surprise single is moody and raucous. “Fine Mess”  is about a passionate but doomed love....

Angelic Milk's debut album has pleasantly strange instrumentals, but is plagued with incoherent vocals.

Review: “DIVINE BIKER LOVE” is far from lovely

By Hannah Fitzpatrick • January 21, 2019

After releasing several EPs and signing with record label PNKSLM Recordings in 2015, Russian-based indie band Angelic Milk has finally released its debut album “DIVINE BIKER LOVE.” In 2016, the band...

Fall Creek neighbors and students band together at Porchfest

Fall Creek neighbors and students band together at Porchfest

By Phoebe Harms, Staff Writer • September 26, 2018
To participate in Porchfest, musicians must find willing homeowners to host a show on their porches and then sign up through the Porchfest website.
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