The Ithacan

‘Scarlet’ does not escape the pop stereotype

By Sarah Mooney, Contributing Writer • September 27, 2023

Doja’s past album “Planet Her” went above and beyond. It is unfair to judge because there is no way anything could surpass that album. This high expectation coupled with Doja’s attempt to escape her popstar reputation left many disappointed. Maybe pop is Doja’s forté and she should stick to music that constantly goes viral on TikTok.

Review: Album debut of Lil Nas X is full of instant classics

By Charlie Becht, Staff Writer • September 27, 2021

The long-awaited album debut of Lil Nas X is bursting with creativity, crisp vocals and a shameless embracement of queerness.

Review: Summer 2021 album releases

By Emma Kersting, Eva Salzman, and Khami Auerbach • August 23, 2021

"Happer Than Ever," "SOUR," "Planet Her" and "CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST" are the defining albums of the summer 2021 music season.

Review: Singles for the week 4/5

By Eva Salzman, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • April 13, 2021

Singles for the week 4/5

TikTok dances spotlight pop music and small creators

By Eva Salzman, Staff Writer • July 9, 2020

Pop music has received quite the boost from TikTok, the latest and exceptionally popular video-sharing social media app. When users of the app come up with dance challenges to catchy pop songs like Amala...