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Obsession and ownership are commonly confused as love and infatuation in music

By Grace Azaula, Staff Writer • November 1, 2023

Needing someone. Owning someone. Watching someone. While these disturbing expressions may sound like themes common in horror movies, they can also be used to describe a host of famous “love songs.” Across genres and decades, musicians have sung about love in a way that borders on obsession, thus normalizing a dangerous depiction of what love should look like.

Alum documents 40 years of Beatles radio history

By Elizabeth Kharabadze, Co Life and Culture Editor • November 16, 2022

“Breakfast with the Beatles” on WICB at the college has a claim to be the longest continuously-running “Breakfast with the Beatles” program in the nation — running as early as 1980.

‘Re:Mixing’ – “Ladder to the Stars” with Arleigh Rodgers

By Eva Salzman, Life and Culture Editor • September 1, 2021

The Ithacan · Re:Mixing Host Eva Salzman interviews former host Arleigh Rodgers '21 about "Ladder to the Stars," a playlist inspired by each episode of Re:Mixing. Listen to "Ladder to the Stars"...

Review: Album combines cultural criticism with witty lyrics

By Eva Salzman, Staff Writer • September 27, 2020

While many of The Flaming Lips' previous songs have been on the more playful side, the band’s new album features much deeper themes.

Review: McCartney is inimitable in ‘Egypt Station’

By Arleigh Rodgers, Staff Writer • September 11, 2018

The album is executed with precision from the very start — dominating guitar riffs and growling vocals prove this album is solely McCartney’s.

Snapshot: Fourth Meal — Late-Night Dining

By Kate Nalepinski, Senior Writer • April 11, 2018

* Editor’s Note: The Ithacan‘s journalistic coverage of the campus often focuses on formal announcements and events. In doing so, we overlook some of the aspects of college that students will remember...

WATCH: The Haunt hosts concert for Ithaca College bands

By Kara Bowen, Staff Writer • November 15, 2017

At the end of their set, several audience members threw their bras onstage, caught by the lead singer and songwriter, junior Olivia Riggio.

Review: Ron Howard’s ‘The Beatles: Eight Days a Week’ shines

By Jake Leary, Staff Writer • October 4, 2016

Ron Howard’s documentary about the Beatles’ touring years expresses the wild energy and enthusiasm of John, Paul, George and Ringo.

Daily Musical Appreciation

By Kylee Roberts, Blogger • March 8, 2016

Do you ever just feel like you're in the mood to hear one voice all day? For the past week or so, I've been celebrating different musical artists and eras. Featured Image was photoshopped by me :) I'm not an expert don't judge.

Band echoes ’60s invasion

By Allie Healy, Staff Writer • September 27, 2011

In their newly released third album, “Junk Of The Heart,” The Kooks deliver a fresh plate of indie rock tracks full of vintage flavor with a hint of romantic desire.