The Ithacan

Review: Release from industry icon Aphex Twin proves musical mettle

By Steven Pirani, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • October 7, 2014

"Syro," the newest release from experimental producer Aphex Twin is a triumphant return to greatness.

Review: Colbie Caillat implements new sounds in ‘Gypsy Heart’

By Serena Weiss, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2014

Singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat opens up her musical range in her newest release.

Review: A capella ‘Pentatonix’ hits high notes in third album

By Meghan Maier, Contributing Writer • September 30, 2014

A single beat starts from silence, a tenor voice comes in with a sort of sweet sadness. Suddenly a bass comes in and accompanies the single voice. Then, with the repetition of “When the lights go down/...

Review: Forward-thinking musicality excels in ‘This Is All Yours’

By Sydney Hill, Contributing Writer • September 23, 2014

Alt-J exceeds expectations on its newest album with complex, layered instrumentals.

Review: ‘Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ singer shows sensitive side in ‘Crush Songs’

By Tylor Colby, Staff Writer • September 23, 2014

Karen O breaks from her rocker roots to deliver a more sentimental musical venture.

Review: Moonface stumbles over instrumentals with “City Wrecker”

By Evan Montgomery, Contributing Writer • September 23, 2014

Singer-songwriter Spencer Krug fails to make "City Wrecker" an engaging listening experience.

Review: Rock Album ‘El Pintor’ sticks to band’s signature sound

By Liam Whalen, Contributing Writer • September 17, 2014

Interpol's latest offering sticks to the group's known sound, but manages to stay fresh as well.

Review: ‘Blacc Hollywood’ burned out by rapper’s shallow lyrics

By Tylor Colby, Staff Writer • September 17, 2014

Wiz Khalifa's stoner image ultimately hurts his attempts at emotion.

Review: Rock veterans Maroon 5 succeed once again with ‘V’

By Ashley Wolf, Staff Writer • September 17, 2014

Lead vocalist Adam Levine fuels Maroon 5's fifth studio release, "V."

Review: Canadian rockers break hiatus with “Brill Bruisers”

By Evan Montgomery, Contributing Writer • September 9, 2014

The New Pornographers pay homage to older eras of music, while still moving forward stylistically.

Review: Indie-rock group boasts fresh instrumentals in “Lose”

By Liam Whalen, Contributing Writer • September 9, 2014

Cymbals Eat Guitars show off their musical versatility in their newest release, "Lose."

Review: Repetitive ‘Lips’ side project fails to impress

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

Musically pretentious and painfully repetitious, “Musik, Die Schwer zu Twerk” is a dull listening experience.