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Calm and fulfilling love shown through a playlist

Calm and fulfilling love shown through a playlist

By Grace Azaula, Opinion Editor • February 15, 2024
I make a playlist for everything. For each season, for every niche emotion I have ever felt and of course, for nearly any romantic encounter I have experienced. Despite my numerous playlists, one of my favorites is titled “So beautiful my heart aches.” While this may sound like a dramatic playlist that should be filled with heartbreaking melodies, it instead features just a few songs that represent love so peaceful and special that it makes your heart feel more than you thought it could. 
Obsession and ownership are commonly confused as love and infatuation in music

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. 
From left, junior Chris Bendig and senior Ben Macarell host the current rendition of the Breakfast with the Beatles radio show, which has been on since 1980.

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

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

By Eva Salzman, Life and Culture Editor • September 2, 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"...

The Flaming Lips new album, “American Head,” is existential and psychedelic sounds. It sounds like a trippy twist of Pink Floyd, David Bowie and The Beatles.

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. 
Rock legend Paul McCartney released his latest album, Egypt Station, which showcases his impressive instrumental and vocal talent.

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

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

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.
In “The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years,” director Ron Howard tells the story of John, Paul, George and Ringo. The film discusses how their music impacted people around the globe and changed their lives forever.

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

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 28, 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.
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