THE ITHACAN

Review: ‘Full Speed’ can’t keep pace with hip-hop greats

By Max Denning, Online News Editor • February 11, 2015

Kid Ink's newest album, "Full Speed," bungles his genre with inconsistent style and lack of lyrical prowess.

Review: Indie band returns with album dedicated to fans

By Ashley Wolf, Staff Writer • January 28, 2015

The Decemberists' seventh studio album, "What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World," pleases fans with an updated, folksy sound.

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: 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.

Students gather biweekly to informally ‘Jammm’

By Sydney Hill, Contributing Writer • October 8, 2014

Students created "The Jammm," a biweekly event that allows students of all musical levels to come together and play instruments.

Ithaca musicians celebrate Porchfest

By Alexis Forde, Ben Bishop, Emma McQuade, and Julia Williamson • September 17, 2014

Celebrate Porchfest and listen along as local musicians perform on their front porches.

Right on track: Students create cassette-based label

By Steven Pirani, Assistant Accent Editor • April 23, 2014

Two students create a cassette-based music label.

Rapping it up: Freshman rapper relays personal narratives through music

By Evin Billington, Accent Editor • April 9, 2014

Freshman rapper San Williams performed at the South by Southwest music festival. Williams' music deviates from many usual staples of hip-hop.

Refurbished concert venue replaces Castaways bar

By James O'Hagan, Contributing Writer • April 2, 2014

The Dock, a new music venue and bar, opened Feb. 24.

Singer to return to alma mater with folk band

By Ashley Wolf, Staff Writer • March 26, 2014

Dan Mills '07, actor and musician, will return to the college with his band, Dan Mills and the Fairweather Band, at 7 p.m. March 27 in IC Square.