The Ithacan

Review: Kodaline deviates from original sound in new release

By Serena Weiss, Staff Writer • February 17, 2015

Irish alternative-rock group Kodaline disappoints fans by straying from their signature, ghostly sound.

Review: Fifth Harmony’s debut album displays mature sound

By Casey Murphy, Staff Writer • February 12, 2015

"Reflection" marks a strong debut for Fifth Harmony, boasting girl-empowering lyrics and strong vocal range.

Review: Everyday humanity explored in “Two Days, One Night”

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer • February 12, 2015

Emphasized by a spectacular performance from Marion Cotillard, "Two Days, One Night" examines the boundaries of human empathy.

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.

Handwerker exhibits offer two sisters’ origin stories

By Celisa Calacal, Contributing Writer • February 4, 2015

"Origin Stories: Altar Apparitions" and "Origin Stories: Alien Apostles" offer two sisters' views on land ownership and identity.

Review: Strong performances propel underwritten narrative

By Austin Gold, Staff Writer • February 4, 2015

Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain and David Oyelowo star in "A Most Violent Year," driving a sometimes dull storyline.

Photography exhibits make authenticity their focus

By Mary Ford, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • January 29, 2015

Adjacent exhibits, "Staged, Performed, Manipulated" and "Margaret Bourke-White: from Cornell student to visionary photojournalist," explore the meaning of truth in photography.

Review: Prolific sniper’s biopic ultimately misses the mark

By Matthew Coogan, Contributing Writer • January 29, 2015

Directed by Clint Eastwood, "American Sniper" proved a one-dimensional and disappointing film.

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: 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: 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."