Pixies raise the dead with eerie rocking melodies

By Sheelagh Doe, Life and Culture Editor • October 30, 2024

Pixies has come back to haunt October with their spooky spectacular ninth studio album “The Night the Zombies Came.” The album holds a theme of horror with stories of zombies, hypnosis and being chased from the perspective of a decapitated chicken. The band has been long known for its imprint on rock music in the 1980s and early 1990s, but as of March this year, its bassist Paz Lenchantin left the group and fans have been eager to hear what the band’s new sound will be. Emma Richardson, the new bassist, pulls through with her smooth vocals on various tracks in the new album. Bass lines are the glue to any song and Richardson proves her ability to keep up with the large shoes left for her to fill, while also adding her own style.

Gary Clark Jr. releases album with big features

By Malik Clement, Managing Editor • March 26, 2024

Texas native, guitarist and singer Gary Clark Jr., who established himself as an up-and-coming electric blues artist in 2012 with his debut album “Blak and Blu,” returns to the music scene with his album “JPEG RAW,” which dropped March 22. Previous to this album, Clark Jr. released “This Land,” which came out back in 2019.

Review: Pierce the Veil is late to the punch once again

By Andrew Tell, Staff Writer • February 23, 2023

"The Jaws of Life" is a sad reminder that Pierce the Veil is still riding the coattails of a genre that has expired past its prime. 

Review: Paramore is back and better than ever

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer • February 21, 2023

Longtime fans of Paramore who have grown up listening to their music now have "This Is Why," an album that shows the band's maturity over the years.

Review: Singles of the Week 10/17

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • October 26, 2022

Singles for the week 10/17.

Porchfest happily returns to the Ithaca live music scene

By Elizabeth Kharabadze, Former Newsletter Editor • September 28, 2022

Porchfest returned to Ithaca in full swing Sept. 25 following a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Review: “90 in November” introduces indie rock band

By Sydney Brumfield, Senior Writer • August 31, 2022

The indie rock band Why Bonnie comes out of the gates strong with their first full-length LP, "90 in November."

Review: Turbulent album lacks spirit of band’s earlier music

By Jackson Noel, Staff Writer • September 22, 2020

Marilyn Manson’s newest album, “WE ARE CHAOS,” is a harsh reminder to longtime fans that the rock star band has lost its edge.

Review: Versatile sound bewitches rock album

By Dariene Seifert, Staff Writer • September 17, 2020

All Them Witches’ album “Nothing as the Ideal” delivers haunting multigenre tracks. Although the music is impressive, the lyrics are forgettable.

Review: 70s-inspired album rushes away from band’s roots

By Eva Salzman • February 26, 2020

After teasing fans with four singles off its upcoming album, Tame Impala finally released “The Slow Rush.” As anticipated, the album follows the band’s neo-psychedelic rock style, but it also offers...

Review: Album is a refreshing twist on bands traditional style

By Eva Salzman • February 19, 2020

Emerging from its four-year hiatus, Green Day’s new album “Father of All...” works to incorporate a new sound into the band’s repertoire. While the 10-song album sometimes features the band’s...

Review: Singles for the week of 11/15

By Arleigh Rodgers • November 20, 2019

“Watermelon Sugar” Harry Styles Released Nov. 17 Erskine Records Limited Styles’ honeyed vocals drive “Watermelon Sugar,” the impressive successor to his intoxicating “Lights...