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Taylor Swift re-records another one of her old tapes, Red, to create a terrific new version, called Red (Taylors Version).

Review: Taylor Swift creates masterful re-recording of ‘Red’

By Dariene Seifert, Senior Writer November 30, 2021
Taylor Swift re-records another one of her old tapes, 'Red,' to create a terrific new version called 'Red (Taylor's Version).'
Blue Banisters keeps Del Reys usual themes of Americana melancholia, but adds a newfound beauty with experimental sound and vocals.

Review: “Blue Banisters” sees Lana Del Rey in peak form

By Dariene Seifert, Senior Writer November 2, 2021
"Blue Banisters" keeps Del Rey's usual themes of Americana melancholia, but adds a newfound beauty with experimental sound and vocals.
On her new record Flux Poppy has traded her bleached-blonde bubblegum pop for an intriguing, raven-haired take on heavy metal.

Review: Poppy’s latest record is an intriguing take on metal

By Dariene Seifert, Senior Writer October 6, 2021
On her new record "Flux" Poppy has traded her bleached-blonde bubblegum pop for an intriguing, raven-haired take on heavy metal.
Halseys new album “If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power” is a beautiful genre-mixer that explores concepts like sexuality and gender.

Review: New Halsey album mixes genres to riveting results

By Dariene Seifert, Senior Writer September 7, 2021
Halsey's new album “If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power” is a beautiful genre-mixer that explores concepts like sexuality and gender.
Lorde and Antonoff make an incredible team — each song offers something extraordinarily enjoyable, whether that’s basking in the sun or stuck in an existential airport.

Review: Lorde enters new era

By Dariene Seifert, Senior writer August 31, 2021
Lorde and Antonoff make an incredible team — each song offers something extraordinarily enjoyable, whether that’s basking in the sun or stuck in an existential airport.
The realization of Taylor Swift being able to reclaim and recreate her music, her way, is nothing less than empowering.

Review: Taylor Swift returns to her roots in new album

By Dariene Seifert, Senior Writer April 22, 2021
The realization of Taylor Swift being able to reclaim and recreate her music, her way, is nothing less than empowering.
Lana Del Rey’s “Chemtrails Over the Country Club” is a mostly tranquil album that explores the darker side of fame through Del Rey’s eyes.

Review: Lana Del Rey delivers tranquil album

By Dariene Seifert, Senior Writer April 4, 2021
Lana Del Rey’s “Chemtrails Over the Country Club” is a mostly tranquil album that explores the darker side of fame through Del Rey’s eyes.
“WandaVision” is the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, currently streaming on Disney+.

Review: Marvel anti-hero series captures retro aesthetic

By Dariene Seifert, Staff Writer March 16, 2021
“WandaVision” is the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, currently streaming on Disney+.
“RAZZMATAZZ” is I DON’T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME’s genre-mixing debut album. The album contains strong 80s influences and cleverly used synthesizer throughout.

Review: Group blends genres with excellent results

By Dariene Seifert, Senior Writer November 6, 2020
“RAZZMATAZZ” is I DON’T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME’s genre-mixing debut album. The album contains strong 80s influences.
Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey’s newest project is a spoken-word album and poetry book with poems about love and life. The book and accompanying album are honest and emotional, showcasing Del Rey’s prowess for excellent songwriting.

Review: Singer-songwriter publishes elegant poetry book

By Dariene Seifert, Senior Writer October 14, 2020
Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey’s newest project is a spoken-word album and poetry book with poems about love and life.
As lovers of art and pop culture, the Life & Culture section wishes to highlight Black creators whose intentions were not solely to inform. Creative work can often have just as much of an impact on those wishing to diversify their media consumption.

Spotlight on films, TV, books and music by Black creators

The backbone of the Life & Culture section at The Ithacan is pop culture — and, by extension, Black culture that has influenced pop culture.
All Them Witches’ album “Nothing as the Ideal” delivers haunting multigenre tracks. Although the music is impressive, the lyrics are repetitive and forgettable.

Review: Versatile sound bewitches rock album

By Dariene Seifert, Staff Writer September 17, 2020
All Them Witches’ album “Nothing as the Ideal” delivers haunting multigenre tracks. Although the music is impressive, the lyrics are forgettable.
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