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‘Pop Off!’ – Albums of the 2000s

March 20, 2024

Host Ethan Kaufman is joined by guest Sam Zaslow-Braverman to rank the top music albums of the 2000s decade.

‘Pop Off!’ – Taylor Swift’s Discography

February 27, 2024

This week Kaufman welcomes guest Sarah Cochi to rank Taylor Swift's albums.

‘Heaven knows’ this album transcends TikTok virality

By Jess Williams, Staff Writer • November 16, 2023

PinkPantheress used to crank out new songs nearly every day, releasing these bite-sized, hooky and minimal pop songs on TikTok to a small audience. It didn’t take long, however, for the ’90s drum and bass samples, dreamy synths and high breathy vocals to spread on the platform like wildfire. These songs stitched together sticky choruses, ear-catching production and virality in tiny packages, usually shorter than two minutes long.

‘SET IT OFF’ is a solo effort with Culture and closure

By Khari Bolden, Contributing Writer • October 18, 2023

If this album falters anywhere though, it’s the features. Two of them are stellar, but those seem to be the exception and not the rule on “SET IT OFF.” Chlöe Bailey and Young Nudy provide solid enough verses on “PRINCESS CUT” and “DOPE BOY,” respectively. Future pulls out some pretty decent wordplay on “BROAD DAY” like, “All I got is shooters, no friends like VLONE” referring to the Friends Collection made by Vlone, a company created by rapper collective and past collaborator A$AP Mob.

Review: New Denzel Curry album opts for honest jazz-rap

By Jackson Noel, Staff Writer • April 6, 2022

On his latest LP, Denzel Curry delivers his most raw and down-to-earth music yet.

Review: Iann Dior gets vulnerable with newest album release

By Matt Minton, Staff Writer • January 31, 2022

In "on to better things," Iann Dior opens up with personal lyrics on heartbreak, anxiety and intrusive thoughts.

‘Re:Mixing’ – “In-person Cyberbullying” with Alexis Manore and Frankie Walls

By Eva Salzman, Eva Salzman • December 9, 2021

In this episode of Re:Mixing, host Eva Salzman sits down with Editor in Chief Alexis Manore and Managing Editor Frankie Walls. The two talk about their 10-song collaborative playlist “In-person...

Review: “The Killers” drop tragic pop-rock album

By Laura Ilioaei, Contributing Writer • August 25, 2021

While The Killers new album is perfectly politically-charged, there is too much context into the personal life of lead vocalist Brandon Flowers.

‘Re:Mixing’ – “Music as Biography” with Russell Posegate

By The Ithacan, Arleigh Rodgers • April 21, 2021

The Ithacan · ReMixing Russell Posegate Mixdown Host Arleigh Rodgers sits down Russell Posegate, instructor in the Department of Music Theory, History and Composition, to discuss his eight-song playlist....

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.

Review: Singer returns to her roots with Spanish-language EP

By Charlie Becht, Contributing Writer • March 23, 2021

Selena Gomez’s latest release, “Revelación,” lives up to its name as a revelation of the singer’s musical capabilities.

‘Re:Mixing’ – “iTown for The Ithacan” with Doug Turnbull

By The Ithacan, Arleigh Rodgers • March 9, 2021

The Ithacan · 'Re:Mixing' - "iTown for The Ithacan" with Doug Turnbull Host Arleigh Rodgers discusses local music with Doug Turnbull, associate professor in the Department of Computer...