

Ana Cubas, Arts Editor
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‘El Planeta’ Review: A witty, ethically complicated dramedy
Telling the story of a mother and daughter faking their way through the wake of a recession, Amalia Ulman’s sly, offbeat comedy film is a modern classic.
Ana Cubas, Arts Editor
• Sep 27, 2021




Listen to this: Singles from August
In case you missed it, here are new tracks by Kacey Musgraves, BTS and more.
Yas Akdag, Isabella Armus, Alexandra Chan, Ana Cubas, Elizabeth Moshkevich, Jennifer Ren, and Annie Williams
• Sep 2, 2021


Review: ‘WE LOVE NYC: The Homecoming Concert’
New York’s anticipated COVID-19 recovery event was an off-key, optimistic celebration, until halted due to Hurricane Henri.
Ana Cubas, Arts Editor
• Aug 30, 2021


‘All Things Must Pass (50th Anniversary)’ provides thrilling insight into George Harrison’s artistic process
The remaster of George Harrison’s solo debut demonstrates the benefits of extended albums.
Ana Cubas, Arts Editor
• Aug 25, 2021




Listen to this: Singles from July
In case you missed it, here are new tracks by Bo Burnham, Peggy Gou and more.
Caitlin Hsu, Alexandra Chan, Isabella Armus, Sasha Cohen, Ana Cubas, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Ashley Wu, and Julian Hammond Santander
• Jul 30, 2021


Listen to This: Singles from April 24-30
Here are the singles we're obsessing over this week!
Isabella Armus, Holly Seefeldt, Sophia Carr, and Ana Cubas
• Apr 30, 2021




Listen to This: Singles from April 17-23
In case you missed it, here are new tracks by Day6, Alanis Morissette and more.
Alexandra Chan, Candace Patrick, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Sasha Cohen, and Ana Cubas
• Apr 23, 2021


Paul Simon is no historical footnote
Another catalog sold, another legacy at stake.
Ana Cubas, Music Editor
• Apr 21, 2021


Chess Forum is home to Greenwich Village’s chess-playing community
Owner Imad Khachan shares what chess meant to him growing up in Lebanon, how Chess Forum became a Greenwich Village icon and what the pandemic and “The Queen’s Gambit” mean for contemporary chess culture.
Ana Cubas, Music Editor
• Apr 16, 2021


Weekly Radio Roundup: March 12 – March 19
Read about the most notable singles released this week.
Holden Lay, Ana Cubas, Perry Gregory, and Sophia Carr
• Mar 19, 2021


Weekly Radio Roundup: March 5 – March 11
Read about the most notable singles released this week.
Ana Cubas, Victoria Carchietta, Perry Gregory, Nathan Chizen, Sophia Carr, Abbey Whelan, Anastasia D.S. Johnson, and Candace Patrick
• Mar 12, 2021


Billie Eilish’s documentary breaks barriers of pop stardom
This candid-but-unfiltered documentary is as unconventional as Eilish herself.
Ana Cubas, Music Editor
• Mar 8, 2021


Staff Recs: Comfort Movies
Sometimes when the outside world becomes too much, a good movie is the best form of escapism.
Kaylee DeFreitas, Ana Cubas, Sasha Cohen, and Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer
• Sep 24, 2020


Weekly Radio Roundup: Sept. 15 – Sept. 21
Read about the most notable singles released this week.
Anastasia D.S. Johnson, Izzy Salas, Ana Cubas, Claire Jones, and Henry Carr
• Sep 22, 2020


Weekly Radio Roundup: Sept. 7 – Sept. 14
Read about our favorite singles that were released this week.
Isabella Armus, Ana Cubas, Lexi Wolf, and Claire Jones
• Sep 15, 2020


Katy Perry Clings To Her Past in ‘Smile’
The “Teenage Dream” artist knows how to craft a perfectly encouraging pop hit, even if it’s getting old.
Ana Cubas, Music Editor
• Sep 1, 2020


Weekly Radio Roundup: April 17 – 24
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Ian Reid, Charles Smith, Izzy Salas, Henry Carr, and Ana Cubas
• Apr 24, 2020


Weekly Radio Roundup: April 10 – April 16
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Ian Reid, Claire Jones, Alexandra Bentzien, and Ana Cubas
• Apr 17, 2020


Weekly Radio Roundup: April 3 – April 9
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Izzy Salas, Henry Carr, Isabella Armus, Ana Cubas, Alexandra Bentzien, and Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer
• Apr 10, 2020


Record Store Day Is Rescheduled. Can It Still Survive?
Record Store Day has been moved to June 20, but the trend of social distancing suggests lower sales.
Ana Cubas, Staff Writer
• Apr 9, 2020


J Balvin’s Vibrant Plea for Positivity Radiates Like A Rainbow
The reggaeton luminary solidifies his signature sound on “Colores” and creates an immersive, visceral experience for listeners.
Ana Cubas, Contributing Writer
• Mar 30, 2020




Weekly Radio Roundup: March 7 – March 13
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Ethan Zack, Izzy Salas, Isabella Armus, Ana Cubas, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Charles Smith, and Alexandra Bentzien
• Mar 13, 2020


Bad Bunny Does What He Wants. Are We Really Surprised?
Bad Bunny constructs an anthology of reggaeton history with scopic, global influences proving he can’t be predicted, or tamed.
Ana Cubas, Contributing Writer
• Mar 4, 2020


Moses Sumney’s Maximalist Album Radiates With a Spectrum of Meanings
Moses Sumney’s “græ: Part I” disrupts conventionality with complex emotional profundity.
Ana Cubas, Contributing Writer
• Feb 28, 2020




Weekly Radio Roundup: Feb. 14 – Feb. 21
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Ian Reid, Ana Cubas, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Izzy Salas, and Alexandra Bentzien
• Feb 21, 2020


‘The Slow Rush’ Is Tame Impala’s Most Introspective Album to Date
Tame Impala’s long-awaited album, ‘The Slow Rush,’ is a cosmic trip of understanding time and oneself, and Kevin Parker achieves it perfectly.
Ana Cubas, Contributing Writer
• Feb 18, 2020




Weekly Radio Roundup: Feb. 7 – Feb. 12
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Alexandra Bentzien, Abby Hofstetter, Angela Cai, Ana Cubas, Destine Manson, and Ashley Wu
• Feb 13, 2020


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