The Ithacan

Review: Former ‘X Factor’ contestant returns with mellow sound

By Serena Weiss, Staff Writer • March 18, 2015

Olly Murs returned with his fourth studio album on March 10.

By Steven Pirani, Life & Culture Editor • March 17, 2015

Purity Ring returns with a 35-minute album that crosses genre boundaries with electric intensity.

By Matthew Radulski, Staff Writer • March 4, 2015

Big Sean's third studio album delivers with witty wordplay in "Dark Sky Paradise."

By Erica Dischino, Staff Writer • March 2, 2015

Screaming Females unveil a newfound range of musical style in "Rose Mountain."

By Matthew Radulski, Staff Writer • February 25, 2015

Rhythm and blues singer Raheem DeVaughn returns with "Love Sex Passion," an overproduced album that sacrifices quality for quantity.

By Kim Joyce, Contributing Writer • February 23, 2015

Following up their previous success in "Night Visions," Imagine Dragons offers individual gems in a muddled overall album.

By Luke Harbur, Staff Writer • February 19, 2015

After a fourteen year hiatus, R&B singer Sisqo returned for the last album in his "dragon trilogy."

By Serena Weiss, Staff Writer • February 17, 2015

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

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.

By Matthew Coogan, Contributing Writer • February 5, 2015

"The Phosphorescent Blues" is the Punch Brothers' best album yet, combining Romantic-era motifs with elements of bluegrass.

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.