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Test Spins: Frank Ocean, Channel Orange

Lucas Colbert-C...  —  Aug 30, 2012

Lucas Colbert-Carreiro '15 gives Frank Ocean's debut studio album, Channel Orange, top marks, praising its emotional lyrics and varied arrangements.

Test Spins: Childish Gambino, Royalty

Clio Chang  —  Aug 30, 2012

Clio Chang '14 commends Childish Gambino's latest mixtape, Royalty, an eclectic collection of star-heavy tracks from the 28-year-old prolific prodigy.

The Sun Asks WHY?

Tom Moore  —  Aug 28, 2012

The Sun talked on the phone with Josiah Wolf, drummer and multi-instrumentalist for indie-rock-hip-hop group, WHY?, on the benefits of solo work, swearing and piracy.

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.

Raekwon Cooks Up Real Hip-hop At The Haunt

Patrick Cambre  —  Apr 17, 2012

Ithaca's diehard hip-hop fans were out in full force on Sunday night. Patrick Cambre '12 was among them. 

GZA/GENIUS Talks Hip-Hop and Architecture at Sibley Hall

Patrick Cambre  —  Apr 12, 2012

Race, space and place collide in the music of Wu-Tang Clan frontman GZA, as Patrick Cambre '12 finds out. 

Musical Dope

Patrick Cambre  —  Mar 15, 2012

In this week's instalment of This Album Will Change Your Life, Patrick Cambre '12 tells us why he's hooked on  People Under the Stairs’ magnum opus O.S.T.

Bro-Rap: Not a Crime?

James Rainis  —  Nov 10, 2011

James Rainis discusses the scourge of bro-rap, authenticity, machismo posturing and cutting people a break because, c'mon, it's all in good fun.

Collabs: The Heavenly Option

James Rainis  —  Oct 13, 2011

James Rainis discusses some sweet collaborative efforts, including cuts from Heavenly, Silver Jews and UGK. (Okay, Kanye and The Beatles make the list, too...)

Test Spins: Lil Wayne, Tha Carter IV

G. Andrew Volosky  —  Sep 1, 2011

Tha Carter IV underwhelms amidst mounting anticipation. Or, as the Soup Nazi would tell you: "No comeback record for you!"

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