Writer: Isha Damle
Damle: Michael Bublé's Christmas album defines him as modern Sinatra
Everyone knows Michael Bublé for his famous Christmas album. Read More »
Damle: A college kid’s Thanksgiving break in songs
Here’s a playlist that will carry you through Thanksgiving break's ups and downs. Read More »
Adele's 'Hello' left millions crying and yearning for more
Music columnist Isha Damle dives into the song that's had us all crying for weeks: "Hello" by Adele Read More »
Damle: 6 bizzare songs to pregame with this Halloweekend
Listen to these 6 songs this Halloweekend. Read More »
Damle: Young the Giant's additions to 'In the Open' are distinct in tone
In their "In The Open" series, the California-based band records stripped down live versions of their music in scenic outdoors locations. Somehow, the covers are on par with their studio recordings, and at times, are even better. Read More »
Damle: Why it doesn’t matter if you heard it first
Music columnist Isha Damle explains why discovering music is a personal journey. Read More »
2 reasons why going to concerts sober is better
You’ve paid money to see an artist, usually because you enjoy them, right? So you should probably remember it. Read More »
Damle: X Ambassadors, Tribe Society captivate sold-out crowd at Bandersnatch concert
At the first Bandersnatch Concert of the fall semester, alt-rock bands X Ambassadors and Tribe Society performed at Schine Underground Wednesday night. Read More »
Damle: Fast reaction to X Ambassadors' Bandersnatch performance
Music columnist Isha Damle reacts to X Ambassadors performance Wednesday night. Read More »
Damle: There's more to Fetty Wap than catchy lyrics
Wherever you go, it's nearly impossible to avoid a Fetty Wap song, and there will always be someone saying “And I’ve got that fruit roll up” after hearing his hit “679," despite the fact that those certainly aren’t the lyrics. Read More »
Damle: X Ambassadors is one of the best bands to emerge from CNY
Check out Isha Damle's reaction to X Ambassadors coming to Syracuse. Read More »
Music: Isha Damle
Meet Isha Damle, one of The Daily Orange's music columnists for the fall 2015 semester. Read More »
Damle: Drake is not a feminist; he's just less sexist than other rappers
Drake has come a long way in his rap career. From his corny Canadian beats of the mid 2000s to the absolute bangers he releases today, it is safe to say that he has grown not just as a musician and businessman, but as a person, especially when it comes to how he handles the treatment of women in hip-hop and rap. Read More »
Damle: 'What at Time to Be Alive' showcases Future and Drake's dynamic
"What a Time to Be Alive" mixtape highlights Future and Drake's sound. Read More »
Damle: English versions of Spanish songs fall short of energy and flavor
When translating originally Spanish lyrics to their English version, the quality usually becomes lost in translation and are simply not as good as the original. Read More »
Highlights from every Juice Jam performance
Despite the cold weather, the Juice Jam lineup energized the large crowd. Read More »
Damle: 'Beauty Behind the Madness' maintains The Weeknd's classic vocals
Considering The Weeknd's explosive popularity in the last year, we were all overjoyed by the rumors of his supposed scheduled appearance at this year’s Juice Jam and painfully disappointed about the falseness of those rumors. That being said, even if you can’t see The Weeknd at Juice Jam for $15, listen to his latest album. Read More »
Damle: Fast reaction to every Juice Jam 2015 artist
Movie columnist Isha Damle's gut reaction to the Juice Jam 2015 lineup. Read More »
Damle: Five workout songs to beat the Freshman 15
Half the battle to exercise is mental but with these five songs, keeping off the pounds just got easier. Read More »
Local band The New Daze looks to increase presence at Syracuse University
Local band The New Daze has changed immensely and currently have two upcoming shows scheduled in upstate New York. Read More »
Members of local Syracuse rock band Lee Terrace aim to release album over summer
Every member of Lee Terrace grew up in the area, and the band has been performing around the city since 2007. Read More »
Syracuse musician to create documentary web series highlighting local music scene
Corey Jordan is creating a “rockumentary,” titled “Syracuse TV." The web series is planned to incorporate two parts. The first involves Jordan following a band and interviewing its members about being a band in Syracuse. The second part involves filming in the studio with the band, to also showcase local recording studios. Read More »