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Review: Cochise reinvigorates fans with ‘WHY ALWAYS ME?’

The Florida rapper is on a journey to explore his voice, releasing his most energetic and carefree album to date.
Antonio Johri, Contributing Writer November 5, 2024

Cochise’s eighth album, “WHY ALWAYS ME?,” delivers 18 tracks aimed at energizing his loyal fanbase. Fans were craving booming trap beats, addictive synth-heavy melodies and...

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Review: Soccer Mommy grapples with grief and heartache on ‘Evergreen’

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Soccer Mommy seamlessly releases her most haunting and heartbreaking album yet.
Caia Cupolo, Contributing Writer November 5, 2024

While attending my high school, Nashville School of the Arts, alum Sophia Regina Allison, more known by the name Soccer Mommy, was consistently mentioned in conversation. After...

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Review: Kelsea Ballerini’s ‘PATTERNS’ lacks her signature country flare

The country music icon treads unsteadily into the pop genre in her reflective new album.
Ashley Combs, Contributing Writer November 4, 2024

As a 12-year-old on summer break with nothing to do in the desert wasteland of Nevada, I spent the whole month of July replaying Kelsea Ballerini’s debut album, “The First...

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Review: Virtual Riot’s ‘Stealing Fire’ is a sometimes-chaotic, always-energetic standout for bass music

The German DJ’s sophomore album is a rip-roaring record bound to tear up the dance floor.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer November 1, 2024

If there’s one thing that DJ and producer Skrillex’s return last year showed, it’s that dubstep didn’t die. After the meteoric boom and subsequent bust of its raucous,...

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Review: ‘The Secret of Us (Deluxe)’ is just so cool

The four new tracks on Gracie Abrams’ new release are exactly what the album needed.
Emily Genova, Managing Editor October 31, 2024

After I witnessed Gracie Abrams sing “That’s So True” and “Packing It Up” live at Radio City Music Hall, I think I changed as a person. There was something so beautiful...

Review: Maggie Rogers reaches new career heights at sold-out show

Review: Maggie Rogers reaches new career heights at sold-out show

On Oct. 19, Maggie Rogers performed at Madison Square Garden, her first arena performance in New York City.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy Managing Editor October 24, 2024

I believe we come into life unexpectedly, and if we are lucky, we find the video of Maggie Rogers singing “Fallingwater” on Saturday Night Live. It is a raw performance by...

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Review: ‘SABLE,’ is Bon Iver’s self-fulfilling prophecy in heartbreak

The 12-minute return to Bon Iver channels the frontman’s deepest insecurities into acoustic guitar and occasional trumpet.
Julia Diorio, Arts Editor October 23, 2024

There is something about listening to Bon Iver in the city that feels wrong. I need a chill in the air, the woods and the silence and tranquility that only being surrounded by...

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Review: Inhaler’s ‘Dublin in Ecstasy’ becomes New York in ecstasy

Irish band Inhaler brought a taste of Dublin to New York City during their performance at Pier 17.
Isabella D’Erasmo, Deputy Copy Chief October 22, 2024

The Rooftop at Pier 17 combines two of life’s greatest pleasures: beautiful views and incredible music. While not every artist can deliver, Inhaler surpassed all expectations. Irish...

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Review: FINNEAS sparks a new era of soft rock

This singer, songwriter and producer's sophomore album reflects a new level of artistic depth that comes with heartbreak.
Kaitlyn Sze Tu, Contributing Writer October 21, 2024

FINNEAS is a subdued one-man show with notes of the clear, mastered vocals characteristic of traditional studio production. His second solo album, “For Cryin’ Out Loud!”...

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Review: Gigi Perez headlines at Baby’s All Right

The indie singer-songwriter performed her music in Brooklyn, encompassing themes of love, loss and heartbreak.
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor October 17, 2024

On Oct. 10, indie singer-songwriter Gigi Perez performed at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn. Although she had performed at the venue before, the success of her recent single, “Sailor...

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This year’s NYU Mystery Concert showcases an engaging and intimate atmosphere

With headliner Anycia, NYU Program Board’s yearly mystery concert presented energetic indie-pop and rap performances.
Eva Mundo, Contributing Writer October 16, 2024

As students entered the dimly lit Le Poisson Rouge on Oct. 9, they were greeted with an array of red and blue lights, a disco ball and an empty stage. The classic Greenwich Village...

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Review: Toosii returns, ‘JADED’ as ever

The Syracuse emcee dips into his smooth R&B with features from Gunna, Kehlani and Muni Long — but the experiment yields generic results.
Antonio Johri, Contributing Writer October 16, 2024

Like many other rappers of his time, Toosii first found fame during the SoundCloud era of the mid-2010s. He carved out a space for himself by adopting era-defining features into...