The Ithacan

Obsession and ownership are commonly confused as love and infatuation in music

By Grace Azaula, Staff Writer • November 1, 2023

Needing someone. Owning someone. Watching someone. While these disturbing expressions may sound like themes common in horror movies, they can also be used to describe a host of famous “love songs.” Across genres and decades, musicians have sung about love in a way that borders on obsession, thus normalizing a dangerous depiction of what love should look like.

Singles for the week 3/1

By Eva Salzman, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • March 8, 2021

Singles for the week 3/1

Review: Singles for the week of 2/17

By Olivia Riggio, Life & Culture Editor • February 17, 2019

Raise a Man Alicia Keys Released Feb. 11, 2019 RCA Records Passionate, sultry and strong, Alicia Keys’ latest track chronicles the difficulties — and triumphs — of deep love. It is lush...

New music festival breaks the ice in Ithaca

By Kate Nalepinski, Senior Writer • March 20, 2018

Nick Frazier, co-founder of Sticky C Key, said his dream is to bring something new to Ithaca that bridges the gap between locals and college students.

Review: Bruno Mars grooves his way to artistic gold

By Meg Tippett, Staff Writer • December 1, 2016

Mars takes on a new rhythm and blues persona — and he does not disappoint.

Kristy’s Corner: This Super Bowl will be perfect

By Andrew Kristy, Columnist • January 28, 2014

Columnist Andrew Kristy previews Sunday's big game.