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Shawn Mendes embraces vulnerability and reinvention in his introspective fifth studio album, whose release got delayed until November 15.

Shawn Mendes redefines himself with a soulful dive into vulnerability

By Mariana Contreras, Life & Culture Editor • November 23, 2024
As foreshadowed by its title, “Shawn” — released Nov. 15 — allows listeners to get close and personal with the Canadian singer-songwriter as he shares the battles he’s been fighting since the release of “Wonder” in 2020. After canceling his 2022 world tour to take care of his mental health and going through a somewhat public breakup with Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes shares part of his journey in this album full of rootsy folk-rock lullabies. 
Ellie Goulding urges listeners to flock to the dance floor on her fifth studio album, "Higher Than Heaven."

Review: New Ellie Goulding record is fun and groovy

By Sarah Payne, Staff Writer • April 19, 2023
"Higher Than Heaven" is an enjoyable project that showcases Ellie Goulding's musical strengths, although many of the songs lack distinctive qualities.
Through four years on the music scene, Gracie Abrams has proven her musical talents. Now that she has a full album out, her storytelling abilities rise to the occasion.

Review: Gracie Abrams wishes ‘Good Riddance’ to her past

By Kinsey Burr, Staff Writer • March 19, 2023
"Good Riddance" provides a window into artist Gracie Abrams' mind. What makes it even more impressive is that this is her debut album.
Shania Twain, often considered the queen of country pop, returns with a mildly danceable album that ultimately doesn't know who it was made for.

Review: Shania Twain’s new album isn’t queen of much

By Andrew Tell, Contributing Writer • February 16, 2023
Shania Twain's new album "Queen of Me" falls under the umbrella of uninspired, bland and generic country music.
Lil Yachty takes inspiration from artists like Pink Floyd, and also includes a wide range of collaborators on his new record, "Let's Start Here."

Review: Lil Yachty turns to psychedelic rock

By Jess Williams, Staff Writer • February 9, 2023
On "Let's Start Here," Lil Yachty reinvents himself. What is most surprising is how comfortable he seems to be in the world of rock.
Following her chamber-pop masterpiece, "Titanic Rising" (2019), Weyes Blood returns with a worthy follow-up in “And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow."

Review: Weyes Blood gets unashamedly introspective

By Jess Williams, Staff Writer • December 6, 2022
Weyes Blood's newest album features many beautiful tracks navigating an overwhelming world full of the lost and the lonely.
Singles for the week 10/17.

Review: Singles of the Week 10/17

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • October 26, 2022
Singles for the week 10/17.
From left, pianist Colleen Countryman, vocalist Ariel Arbisser and bassist Andy Adelewitz perform at the Apple Harvest Festival on Oct. 2, taking inspiration from soul, 90s and 2000s pop music.

Professors make music together with local artist

By Ky Will, Contributing Writer • October 19, 2022
By day, they teach classes at Ithaca College. By night, two professors join forces with an Ithaca singer/songwriter's band to perform music together.
Rina Sawayama returns with "Hold the Girl," a beautiful and personal masterpiece that touches on themes of personal trauma.

Review: Rina Sawayama never holds anything back

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • September 26, 2022
On Rina Sawayama's second studio album following her smash hit “SAWAYAMA," she moves toward introspection, showing real growth as an artist.
Justin Bieber changed his sound in "Changes." This most recent album was released on Valentine's Day and is a love letter to the singer's wife.

Review: Bieber transforms former pop style into electro-R&B

By Dylan Campbell • February 25, 2020

What is the sign of true growth? Is it the humility of self-awareness or the willingness to learn from the past? More importantly, does change indicate growth? In Justin Bieber’s new album, “Changes,”...

Review: Singles for the week of 11/29

Review: Singles for the week of 11/29

By Arleigh Rodgers • December 4, 2019

“Almost” Sarah Close Released Nov. 29 The Kodiak Club Ltd “Almost” owns its too-catchy lyrics and conventional pop backbeat with style. The automated drums and glossy electric guitar...

Broadway star Leslie Odom Jr. delivers cool jazz beats and fun pop vocals in "Mr." The "Hamilton" alum showcases Latin-American influences too, and it's clear Odom took a successful creative leap in his album.

Review: Jazz-pop fusion soars in Leslie Odom Jr. album

By Desiree Holz • November 22, 2019

Leslie Odom Jr. released his second album titled “Mr” on Nov. 8. This is the Broadway star’s first full original album since he left his role as Aaron Burr on the hit Broadway show “Hamilton”...

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