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Infinite is the latest release from popular classic rock band, Deep Purple. The album released April 7 and features 13 tracks including an instrumental variant and an alternate recording of several of their songs.

Review: ‘Infinite’ fills the classic rock void

By Jake Leary, Assistant Life and Culture Editor April 13, 2017
The album fills the void left by the disappearance of classic rock, a hole in the musical landscape that only the giants of the genre can repair.
Sophomore Haley Goetz, current programs director of VIC Radio, led part of the 31st annual 50-Hour Marathon to support charities. Goetz works as the programs director of VIC Radio

Mic drop: VIC Radio celebrates 50-Hour Marathon April 7-9

By Silas White, Staff Writer April 12, 2017
Svante Myrick, mayor of the City of Ithaca, stopped by the VIC studio for an on-air interview at noon the following day.
Deja View: Piracy

Deja View: Piracy

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor April 11, 2017

In a micro edition of Deja View, Reviews Editor Jake Leary sat down with Assistant Multimedia Editor Matt Maloney to talk about the moral grey area of piracy. You can read Matt's review of ALL-AMERICAN...

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.
Arts One-on-One: Sophomore musician Aaron Rizzo

Arts One-on-One: Sophomore musician Aaron Rizzo

By Kendyl Bennett, Multimedia Editor February 20, 2017
Sophomore sound recording technology major Aaron Rizzo's album, "Blck Tee Shrt," released Jan. 24, features 10 full-length tracks.
Sophomore Griffin Charyn, clarinetist, plays along to “Cara Mia Addio” from “Portal 2,” conducted by Bryce Tempest at the Feb. 12 rehearsal. Through music, the group aims to be empowered by the nerd stereotype that’s often associated with video gamers.

Orchestra aims to eradicate gender bias and video gamer stigma

By Kate Nalepinski, Life & Culture Editor February 15, 2017
"[The Orchestra] brings these two seemingly different worlds together and helps us realize there’s actually a lot of similarities between the two.”
The performers sing “Go Down Moses,” a well-known Negro spiritual, during their rehearsal on Jan. 23. Performers sport Kente cloths from Ghana, purchased by conductor Baruch Whitehead.

Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers honor African-American culture

By Jake Leary and Kate Nalepinski February 8, 2017
The name of the group honors longtime Ithaca resident Dorothy Cotton, an outspoken civil rights figure who worked alongside Martin Luther King Jr.
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.
Kelly Fairbrother 15 performs at the Wheels 4 Women charity event in 2015. This year will carry the tradition to raise funds and raise awareness for domestic violence in India.

Q&A: Cabaret group combats domestic violence in India

By Mary Ford, Managing Editor January 25, 2017
Managing Editor Mary Ford spoke with Katheen Mulligan, associate professor of voice and speech, to discuss her involvement in Wheels 4 Women.

Review: ‘Hardwired…to Self-Destruct’ isn’t explosive enough

By Silas White, Staff Writer December 4, 2016
The aggressive style of "Hardwired...to Self-Destruct" may appeal to some listeners, but is not for everyone.
Review: Tove Los latest release a tasteless flop

Review: Tove Lo’s latest release a tasteless flop

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer November 27, 2016

After the massive success of her hit singles “Talking Body” and “Stay High,” techno artist Tove Lo has felt the pressure to make another radio hit. Unfortunately, Lo falls into the category of...

From left, instrumentalist Desmond Bratton ‘14 plays bass, performer Darian Dauchan jams out to jazz and violinist Matt Silveras plays violin during “Death Boogie.” The show will run at the Kitchen Theatre in Ithaca from Nov. 15–Dec. 4.

Killin’ the vibe: ‘Death Boogie’ shimmies onto stage Nov. 15

By Jake Leary, Staff Writer November 15, 2016
Told from multiple perspectives, “Death Boogie” focuses on the meaning of courage and sacrifice in times of hardship.
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