Review: Singles for the week of 1/31
“Better Way”
NEIL FRANCES
Released Jan.
As a professional composer, Sarah Hennies’ life and house revolve around music.
In the Watters Theater at Binghamton University, Premium Blend, the only all-women a cappella group at Ithaca College, huddled close, hoping to hear its name called as a finalist at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA).
In Press Bay Alley, passersby can purchase beer, homemade hand pies and scoops of ice cream on the grounds of the former printing and distribution space of the Ithaca Journal.
“Marriage Story,” “Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker,” “Little Women” and “Cats” were statement films this winter season.
Gimme! Coffee: Latte
$4 (medium), $4.25 (large)
When compared to Ithaca Bakery’s specialty drinks, a latte is perhaps the most diverse offering on Gimme!
“… I do think I’m good at what I do, but also I’m a student-athlete as well, and working at Chatty Cathy wasn’t the biggest aspiration of mine, but I definitely have fun with it.”
“DROWN” is an electronic dance music (EDM) track with 168,358 plays on Spotify — a statement number for Ivy., the stage name of Ithaca College junior Graham Johnson.
“Amnesia”
Grace Carter
Released Dec. 6
Polydor Records
Grace Carter’s compelling vocals are the shining strength of “Amnesia.” Although the lyrics teeter on mundanity, the song is catchy, and the pop-style background music is captivating.
“Almost”
Sarah Close
Released Nov. 29
The Kodiak Club Ltd
“Almost” owns its too-catchy lyrics and conventional pop backbeat with style.