The Ithacan

Ithacappella conductor sets the tone for the group

By Avalon Singer, Staff Writer • March 31, 2015

Senior David Allen is the conductor of Ithacappella, the only all-male a cappella group on campus, in addition to being a music producer both within and outside of his curriculum as a sound recording technology major.

Review: Boy band brings more mature melody to new album

By Serena Weiss, Staff Writer • December 3, 2014

One Direction returns with crowd-pleasing album.

Review: Chief Keef releases lo-fi mixtape independently

By Evin Billington, Life & Culture Editor • December 3, 2014

"Back from the Dead 2," the latest mixtape from Chicago street rapper Chief Keef, is evidence that Keef has lost none of his talent after being dropped from Interscope Records.

On the road: Student band released debut album

By Ashley Wolf, Staff Writer • March 5, 2014

The Danbees, a band composed of four seniors, recently released their debut album "I'm in Control" on Feb. 18.

Review: Daft Punk finds footing in reality

By Robert Rivera, Staff Writer • July 17, 2013

Electronic band Daft Punk has stepped out of its synthetic roots to focus on a more natural sound with latest album, "Random Access Memories."

Review: Daft Punk finds footing in reality

By Robert Rivera, Staff Writer • July 13, 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…

‘Fastlife’: Jonas brother missteps with solo debut

By Alyssa Frey, Staff Writer • October 25, 2011

Though Joe Jonas’ schoolboy good looks made him one of the most popular members of the Jonas Brothers trio, his solo debut hides his boy band image with dubstep beats, mature lyrics and a guest appearance by rapper Lil’ Wayne.

‘Ashes & Fires’: Artist creates twelfth album

By Lauren Mateer, Staff Writer • October 25, 2011

Releasing at least one album a year in the last decade alone, Ryan Adams has created a collection of works with multiple genres including rock, folk, alternative and country. His latest work, “Ashes & Fires,” recalls his 2000 solo debut, “Heartbreaker,” and features the most consistent sound of his career.

‘Wildlife’: Band unveils dark release

By David Osborne, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2011

Three years after the release of its last album in 2008, La Dispute returns with a newfound post-hardcore sound.

‘Metals’: Indie artist darkens sound

By Allie Healy, Staff Writer • October 11, 2011

Feist, a Canadian indie pop singer-songwriter, took the United States by storm with her 2007 release, “The Reminder.” Four years later, she returns with a fifth solo album that trades her upbeat, spacey sound for a more serious style.

Lovato stands for survival

By Benjii Maust, Staff Writer • October 4, 2011

After spending almost four months in treatment for emotional and physical distress, Demi Lovato is back with an album that turns personal hardship into soulful gold.

Indie-rock group hails heritage

By Jared Dionne, Staff Writer • October 4, 2011

Girls, a folksy San Francisco duo, wowed the indie scene with their catchy throwbacks to 1950s rock ’n’ roll on their debut LP, “Album,” in 2009. Two years later, they have returned with a full-length sophomore effort that proves the first time around wasn’t just luck.