THE ITHACAN

Review: Punch Brothers deliver discography-defining album

By Matthew Coogan, Contributing Writer • February 5, 2015

"The Phosphorescent Blues" is the Punch Brothers' best album yet, combining Romantic-era motifs with elements of bluegrass.

Review: ‘Tetsuo and Youth’ provides intellectual wordplay

By Matthew Radulski, Staff Writer • January 28, 2015

Lupe Fiasco returns with his final album before his split from Atlantic Records, bringing high-caliber raps.

Review: Doo-wop and pop collide in Trainor’s new album

By Casey Murphy, Staff Writer • January 22, 2015

Though Meghan Trainor produces some catchy tunes in her newest album, "Title" devolves into a jumble of genres, making for a confusing listen.

Review: Synthetic sounds disappoint in Guster’s new album

By Kenny Chapman, Staff Writer • January 21, 2015

Straying from their characteristically indie sound, Guster produces lackluster synthetic vibes in "Evermotion."

Review: Beloved rap group disappoints with reunion album

By Matthew Radulski, Staff Writer • December 10, 2014

Twenty-one years after the release of their first album, Wu-Tang Clan reunites but ultimately falls flat in "A Better Tomorrow."

Review: Vast sonic range propels ethereal hip-hop album

By Steven Pirani, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • December 10, 2014

Fusing hip-hop, rap and ambient instrumentals, "A Constant Moth" effortlessly provides a new blend of electronic music.

Review: Boy band brings more mature melody to new album

By Serena Weiss, Staff Writer • December 3, 2014

One Direction returns with crowd-pleasing album.

Review: Chief Keef releases lo-fi mixtape independently

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

"Back from the Dead 2," the latest mixtape from Chicago street rapper Chief Keef, is evidence that Keef has lost none of his talent after being dropped from Interscope Records.

Review: Producer takes electro recess

By Ashley Wolf, Staff Writer • April 9, 2014

Dubstep icon Skrillex delivers a lively new collection of tracks.

Review: ‘She Wolf’ returns to her roots with spirited folk-rock release

By Benjii Maust, Staff Writer • April 9, 2014

Pop icon looks to past work for new album.

Review: Serene album awakens senses with peaceful instrumentals

By Marianna Dunbrook, Design Editor • March 26, 2014

With it's peaceful percussion, Tycho's "Awake" pleases with gentle musicality.

Review: Pop-punk singer recreates status-quoe in new album

By Ashley Wolf, Staff Writer • November 21, 2013

Avril Lavigne makes a more mainstream return with her new self-titled album.