THE ITHACAN

Review: ‘Scary MoVie’ disappoints with boring comeback

By Josh Greenfield, Staff Writer • April 24, 2013

The Scary Movie franchise returns for the fifth, and hopefully, last time.

Review: Christopher Owens releases eclectic solo album

By Jared Dionne, Senior Writer • January 22, 2013

Indie rock musician triumphs with debut solo album "Lysandre."

Review: Rihanna shows off her attitude in ‘Unapologetic’

By Imani Brammer, Staff Writer • December 10, 2012

Rihanna hits the music scene hard with her bold album 'Unapologetic.'

Review: ‘Next to Normal’ brings psychological drama to Hangar Theatre

By Lucy Walker, Staff Writer • August 29, 2012

This groundbreaking musical, from composer Tom Kitt and lyricist Brian Yorkey, explores the hidden issues within the seemingly normal life of the Goodman family.

Review: Bloc Party reverts to non-electro sound

By Jared Dionne, Staff Writer • August 27, 2012

The past few years have been rife with uncertainty for Bloc Party fans. While the British alternative collective was on hiatus, rumors of a break-up began to circulate. But all is right in the Bloc Party camp as they return with their fourth studio album, the unimaginatively titled “Four.”

‘Fastlife’: Jonas brother missteps with solo debut

By Alyssa Frey, Staff Writer • October 26, 2011

Though Joe Jonas’ schoolboy good looks made him one of the most popular members of the Jonas Brothers trio, his solo debut hides his boy band image with dubstep beats, mature lyrics and a guest appearance by rapper Lil’ Wayne.

‘Ashes & Fires’: Artist creates twelfth album

By Lauren Mateer, Staff Writer • October 26, 2011

Releasing at least one album a year in the last decade alone, Ryan Adams has created a collection of works with multiple genres including rock, folk, alternative and country. His latest work, “Ashes & Fires,” recalls his 2000 solo debut, “Heartbreaker,” and features the most consistent sound of his career.

‘Wildlife’: Band unveils dark release

By David Osborne, Contributing Writer • October 26, 2011

Three years after the release of its last album in 2008, La Dispute returns with a newfound post-hardcore sound.

‘The Thing’: Icy remake loses thrill

By James Hasson, Staff Writer • October 26, 2011

In his new release, director Matthijs van Heijningen attempts to transform John Carpenter’s 1982 psychological terror film, “The Thing,” into a modern thriller, but only manages to create a sometimes-amusing, predictable monster flick.

‘Metals’: Indie artist darkens sound

By Allie Healy, Staff Writer • October 12, 2011

Feist, a Canadian indie pop singer-songwriter, took the United States by storm with her 2007 release, “The Reminder.” Four years later, she returns with a fifth solo album that trades her upbeat, spacey sound for a more serious style.

Lovato stands for survival

By Benjii Maust, Staff Writer • October 5, 2011

After spending almost four months in treatment for emotional and physical distress, Demi Lovato is back with an album that turns personal hardship into soulful gold.

Indie-rock group hails heritage

By Jared Dionne, Staff Writer • October 5, 2011

Girls, a folksy San Francisco duo, wowed the indie scene with their catchy throwbacks to 1950s rock ’n’ roll on their debut LP, “Album,” in 2009. Two years later, they have returned with a full-length sophomore effort that proves the first time around wasn’t just luck.