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After its top-charting album Blurryface was released in 2015, genre-defying band Twenty One Pilots has finally returned to the music scene with Trench.

Review: Twenty One Pilots perfects signature alt-rock rap

By Hannah Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer • October 9, 2018
“Trench” is an epic return for Twenty One Pilots — the band expands its sound and poetic lyrics without fear of “selling out” to mainstream media.
Atlanta rap trio Migos released its newest album Culture II. Although the album contains 24 songs in total and 10 features from other artists, its end result is underwhelming.

Review: Rap trio Migos releases a repetitive trap record

By Matt Hornick, Sports Editor • January 31, 2018
"Culture II" is a one hour and 45 minute long behemoth that drags on endlessly. The album overindulges on uninspired lyrics and identical songs.
Deja View: Dame D.O.L.L.A and being a part-time artist

Deja View: Dame D.O.L.L.A and being a part-time artist

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor • November 8, 2017

In a special bonus episode of Deja View, Life & Culture Editor Jake Leary talks to Multimedia Editor Matt Maloney about his review of NBA star Damian Lillard’s new album “CONFIRMED” and his...

Senior Lensdarly Dieujuste is an aspiring rapper

Q&A: Aspiring hip-hop artist establishes himself in Ithaca

By Silas White, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • October 3, 2017
That’s a big part of what rap is about, just saying what you want and trying to change the world politically.
“Patti Cake$” is the debut feature from writer, director and composer Geremy Jasper. The film follows Patricia Dombrowski as she tries to break into the music industry and attract the attention of her favorite rapper, O-Z. Stay Gold Features

Review: ‘Patti Cake$’ can’t hit the high note

By Tyler Obropta, Proof Reader • September 6, 2017
But the absurdism undermines the film’s attempts at genuineness, and the more poignant moments don’t land.
SATURATION II is the middle album in a trilogy by Brockhampton, a progressive rap group that stylizes itself as a boyband.

L&C Review: Rap group infuses novelty into saturated genre

By Matt Maloney, Multimedia Editor • August 31, 2017
BROCKHAMPTON’S ability to focus on the present while also acknowledging its past differentiates it from other notable rap groups.
Kendrick Lamars newest album, DAMN., released April 14 and features guest appearances by U2, Rihanna and Zacari. DAMN. is Lamars sixth album and follows the 2016 release untitled unmastered.

Review: Kendrick Lamar conquers the hip-hop competition

By Matt Maloney, Assistant Multimedia Editor • April 26, 2017
It may not be a straightforward classic like “good kid, m.A.A.d city,” or sonically experimental like “To Pimp a Butterfly,” but it has mass appeal.
From left, sophomores Elise Littlefield and Diamond Watt volunteer at an Ithaca Underground show on Feb. 26 for hip-hop groups Milo, Elucid and Ithaca local, Sammus. The performance at The Haunt, along with many other IU shows, allow Ithaca College students to get involved in the music scene in Ithaca.

Students volunteering in Ithaca Underground build community

By Olivia Riggio, Staff Writer • March 8, 2017
Ithaca Underground advertises itself as an organization that provides an inclusive environment fostering exploration of artistic style for bands.
From left, freshmen Theresa Butti, Maya Lazar, Katarina Benson, Miriam Ludwig and Mackenzie Bragan pratice at a rehearsal at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in Job 161. Freshman Madison D’Amico created the dance group to recreate the type of interwoven community of dancers she experienced during childhood. The group emphasizes personal and community growth.

New IC dance group defies style constraints and expectations

By Silas White, Staff Writer • February 22, 2017
IC Defy’s dance repertoire includes ballet, hip-hop, jazz and contemporary. Each style is taught by a different student instructor each day.
Sophomore Isaiah Horton performs an improvisational rap with Brü on Jan. 27 for the Sinfonia Ball in the Whalen Center for Music. The musician later put on a wig designed to look like President Donald Trumps hair and performed a rehearsed political rap.

Ithaca funk bands raise money for Southside Community Center

By Kate Nalepinski, Life & Culture Editor • February 1, 2017
To raise awareness for homelessness in Tompkins County, the Delta Chapter of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia hosted the Sinfonia Ball Jan. 27 in the Whalen Center for Music.
Storyboard P, Brooklyn-based street dancer who is known for channeling his emotional state and improvisation through flex, a form of dance, will be the keynote performer for the MLK week celebration at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in Clark Theatre in the Dillingham Center.

Influential street dancer glides onto campus for MLK Week

By Kate Nalepinski, Life & Culture Editor • January 25, 2017
At 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 26, Storyboard P will perform in the Clark Theatre in the Dillingham Center as the keynote performer for MLK week.

Review: ‘Starboy’ shines in the Weeknd’s latest release

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer • December 3, 2016
The Weeknd has created one of the most fun and hypnotizing albums of 2016. His themes of materialism and betrayal immerse listeners into “Starboy”.
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