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Tao masters sweet ballads

By Kelsey Fowler, Staff Writer • May 6, 2010
With a mix of up-tempo energy and down-to-earth R&B rock, senior Nate Tao’s solo EP “Lost in the Music” showcases the talented vocalist’s range in musical styles.

Mature and reflective lyrics drive new indie-rock album

By TJ Gunther, Staff Writer • April 29, 2010
The Hold Steady has become a guaranteed hit-making machine in the indie-rock world. But its new album, “Heaven is Whenever,” doesn’t break the mold for The Hold Steady albums; it just changes the tone.

Local band takes bizarre ride

By Evan Johnson, Staff Writer • April 29, 2010
The apocalyptic view of 2012 inspired Ayurveda’s second album “H. Luminous.” As a result, the musical experience listeners get from the album showcases the Ithaca-based rock band’s latest spiritual endeavors.

Electro-pop band’s album borrows from other tunes

By TJ Gunther, Staff Writer • April 22, 2010
Sweden seems to be known for two things: Ikea and electro-pop music.

Punk mixes with rock on CD

By Isabel Braverman, Staff Writer • April 22, 2010
AM Taxi, a rock band hailing from Chicago, produced a new album filled with catchy rock and punk anthems.

YouTube star hits big time with third album release

By Casey Musarra, Sports Editor • April 15, 2010
In her third album, YouTube sensation Julia Nunes brings a new spin to her original tracks with her EP “I Think You Know.” The five-song album, which she recorded with Pomplamoose, the American indie and jazz duo of Jack Conte and Nataly Dawn, mixes Nunes’ vocal talent with a mixture of instruments, ranging from the…

CD embodies raw emotion

By Aaron Edwards, Assistant News Editor • April 15, 2010
The Brooklyn-based funk group Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings transports its listeners into the musky, sweat-laden music clubs of the late ’60s, breathing newfound passion into vintage funk music. These aren’t your grandmother’s funk and soul tunes, though.

Band loves bare-naked truth

By Kathy Laluk, Senior Writer • April 9, 2010
The wisecracking Canadians of Barenaked Ladies have had a rough year. They’ve withstood the departure of co-founding member Steven Page, the death of lead singer Ed Robertson’s mother and even a private plane crash. But the boys are back with a more reflective sound on their 11th studio album, “All in Good Time.”

Old-school influences rock modern band’s new CD

By TJ Gunther, Staff Writer • April 9, 2010
The ’60s never seem to die. The Beatles and the Beach Boys continue to influence contemporary music — some more heavily than others. With its latest release, Dr. Dog drew heavily on its love of ’60s pop and rock music.

Adolescence-inspired lyrics and vocals set tone on CD

By Jared Dionne, Staff Writer • April 1, 2010
Provo, Utah, may not be the most happening place in the United States, but it has produced one of the freshest and most promising pop-rock groups to hit the music scene in a number of years.

MGMT takes on softer sound

By Ayla Ferone, Contributing Writer • April 1, 2010
MGMT’s new album, “Congratulations,” was met with some disappointment when it was released on its Web site last week.

Student finds acoustic niche

By Quinton Saxby, Staff Writer • March 26, 2010
Junior Zach Birnbaum’s “Still Trying” is a catchy acoustic rock album with strong and meaningful lyrics that deserves more than just one listen.
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