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At Long Last Love: Citizen Cope at the State

Kerry Close  —  Nov 5, 2012

There’s something about Citizen Cope that's indefinable yet distinctly recognizable. At Thursday's performance at the State Theatre, it took the band far too long to capture that elusive feeling, writes News Editor Kerry Close '14. 

Test Spins: Titus Andronicus, Local Business

Paul Blank  —  Oct 25, 2012

Local Business isn’t the flawless classic The Monitor is, but it doesn’t have to be. Paul Blank '14 is moved by Titus Andronicus' nostalgia for unencumbered youth. 

Indigo Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Danyoung Kim  —  Oct 25, 2012

The Indigo Girls play the State Theatre on October 30. Danyoung Kim '16 talks to band member Emily Saliers about making music and campaigning for gay rights.

Test Spins: No Doubt, Push and Shove

Jason Goldberg  —  Sep 27, 2012

No Doubt is undoubtedly back. The 11-year wait for the band's latest album brings back the masterful balance of pop, rock and ska that fans know and love, writes Jason Goldberg '14. 

2009 Strikes Back

James Rainis  —  Sep 7, 2012

James Rainis '14 gets nostalgic about being a high school music nerd. 2012's new releases brings on a wave of déjà vu. 

The Music Doesn't End at Bonnaroo

Dan Robbins  —  Jun 14, 2012

The big names rocked Bonnaroo, but Dan Robbins '13 offers five newcomers who stole the show.

Masters of Emotionalism: The Avett Brothers at the State Theatre

Clio Chang  —  Apr 23, 2012

The Avett Brothers' phenomenal energy and ardor amaze Clio Chang '14, who went to the band's sold out show at the State Theatre on Saturday.

The Science of Selling Yourself Short

James Rainis  —  Apr 18, 2012

Even free tickets and a sitdown interview don't faze James Rainis '14, as he reports that We Are Scientists' Saturday show at Ithaca College was, nonetheless, under-par.

Now He's Writing Music

Lubabah Chowdhury  —  Apr 10, 2012

Lubabah Chowdhury '14 interviews the rock pianist Marco Benevento, who will play at The Haunt on Froday.

Test Spins: Wrecking Ball

Jason Goldberg  —  Mar 8, 2012

Jason Goldberg '14 gives his verdict on The Boss' socially-conscious Irish folk-rock album

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