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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."
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.
"Infinite" is the latest release from popular classic rock band, Deep Purple. The album released April 7 and features 13 tracks including an instrumental variant and an alternate recording of several of their songs.

Review: ‘Infinite’ fills the classic rock void

By Jake Leary, Assistant Life and Culture Editor April 13, 2017
The album fills the void left by the disappearance of classic rock, a hole in the musical landscape that only the giants of the genre can repair.
Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad's James Searl (Right) poses in the studio with with producer Matt Goodwin. Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad

Q&A: IC alumnus performs with Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad

By Angela Poffenbaugh, Staff Writer October 19, 2016
The bassist and vocalist of the group, James Searl ‘04, helped to form the band in 2001 when he was a sophomore at Ithaca College.
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