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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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All content by Carter Shelter
On April 11, Maggie Rogers performed at Bowery Ballroom, continuing her successful music career. She played her EP and several new songs, staying true to herself as an artist.

Maggie Rogers Conquers Emotional NYC Homecoming

Carter Shelter, Staff Writer April 18, 2017
NYU alum Maggie Rogers returned to New York for a sold-out show full of tears, folk-pop tunes and a Neil Young song turned synth masterpiece.
The New York hailing country duo, The Grahams. The two returned to New York on Friday to play a set at Rockwood Music Hall.

The Grahams: Country’s New Yorker Face

Carter Shelter, Contributing Writer February 23, 2017
Managed by Steinhardt Senior Zach Daniels, The Grahams provide straightforward country music that makes their concerts a thrill.
The Icelandic group, Sigur Ros, gave and atmospheric performance at Brooklyn’s King’s Theater.

Sigur Ros Create Worlds, Not Moments

Carter Shelter, Staff Writer October 18, 2016
Proving yet again that they will never be something as simple as a nostalgic phenomenon, Sigur Ros performed a stunningly immersive set at Brooklyn's King Theatre last week.
The Bob Moses duo, who recently performed at Terminal 5 in NYC, explores a mixture of music genres in their own dark, romantic style.

Bob Moses: Fresh NYC Music Faces

Carter Shelter, Staff Writer October 11, 2016
Local duo Bob Moses proved at their concert at Terminal 5 last week that electronic musicians can create bombastic, interactive shows just as well as any four-piece rock group.
JEFF the Brotherhood performed this past Tuesday, September 27 at Brooklyn’s Market Hotel, playing a variety of songs from their previous albums.

Influenced Become Influencers With JEFF the Brotherhood

Carter Shelter, Staff Writer October 3, 2016
At their concert Saturday night at Market Hotel, JEFF the Brotherhood proved that despite their long and storied career, they're not falling into a formula - and they're not going to quit.
Animal Collective's new album Painting With shows that they have more music to come.

Animal Collective Returns Strongly from Three Year Break

Carter Shelter, Staff Writer February 24, 2016
Animal Collective bring their signature mix of experimental psych and pop to their tenth studio album "Painting With".
The Unknown Mortal Orchestra is a psychedelic sensation that really knows how to throw a party.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra Bring Psych Jams to Irving Plaza

Carter Shelter, Staff Writer February 24, 2016
Unknown Mortal Orchestra brought the groovy jams from their 2015 album "Multi-Love" to Irving Plaza over the weekend.
Ryan Adams covers '1989', showcases emotional lyrics

Ryan Adams covers ‘1989’, showcases emotional lyrics

Carter Shelter, Contributing Writer October 1, 2015
Album covers usually fall flat of the original, but Ryan Adams recharges Taylor Swift's "1989" with a stripped-down version of the album.