THE ITHACAN

Review: Rap duo disturbs with “Fearless Fred Fury”

By Noah Pincus • February 28, 2019

The written thoughts of a psychopath over bizarre keyboard melodies may not be the average person’s idea of music, but the Insane Clown Posse is far from average, as it unquestionably demonstrates in...

Review: Avril Lavigne comes back with empowering record

By Ashley Stalnecker • February 25, 2019

Avril Lavigne’s voice finally broke through the silence she has left her fans in for years with her new album, “Head Above Water,” released Feb. 15. Almost five years after being diagnosed with Lyme...

Review: SWMRS album it burning with passion

By Hannah Fitzpatrick • February 24, 2019

After Oakland-based punk-rock group SWMRS signed with New York City-based record label Fueled By Ramen and released its record label debut and overall third LP, “Drive North,” the band has returned...

Review: “Quiet Signs” is an intimate look into singer’s universe

By Sean Murphy • February 11, 2019

It’s easy to listen to Jessica Pratt and forget the world around you. The folk singer-songwriter released her much-anticipated album, “Quiet Signs,” on Feb. 8. “Quiet Signs” comes after Pratt’s...

Review: Backstreet’s Back with “DNA”

By Noa Covell • February 3, 2019

From the iconic ‘90s boy band that brought audiences timeless songs like “I Want it That Way” and “Everybody,” comes a new album called “DNA.” The Backstreet Boys has resurfaced into the...

Review: Baroque pop group fires up experimental sound in album

By Austin Gold, Staff Writer • November 6, 2013

Following a Grammy Award, Arcade Fire returns with "Reflektor."

Review: Former teenage dream ends in Perry’s insincere new record

By Benjii Maust, Staff Writer • October 30, 2013

Katy Perry's latest album "PRISM" fails to deliver the catchy pop heard in her first record.

Review: Band says au revoir to old sound

By Tylor Colby, Contributing Writer • October 9, 2013

The fourth studio album by all-girl trio Au Revoir Simone marks the group's move to synthesized sounds.

Review: Monkeys swing with new styles

By Aama Harwood, Contributing Writer • September 25, 2013

The Arctic Monkeys return with a slightly more experimental sound.

Review: Hardcore group finds footing

By Evin Billington, Assistant Accent Editor • September 6, 2013

Heavy-metal band Avenged Sevenfold returns with a familiar sound.

Review: ‘Doris’ reveals rapper’s depth

By Cady Lang, Staff Writer • September 5, 2013

Former Odd Future hip-hop collective member Earl Sweatshirt returns from long absence with deep album.

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…