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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
• April 24, 2020
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Weekly Radio Roundup: March 18 – March 26
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Charles Smith, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer and Destine Manson
• March 27, 2020
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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
• March 13, 2020
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Weekly Radio Roundup: Feb. 29 – March 6
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Ian Reid, Ashley Wu, Henry Carr, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Charles Smith and Emily Nicole Glass
• March 6, 2020
![Cowgirl Clue is a Southern California based electronic producer. Emulating the look of a manic pixie dream girl, she styled herself, sways, and spoke in a fashion that pronounced her spirit. (Photo by Deonté Lee, courtesy of Cowgirl Clue)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_4032-900x675.jpg)
Electronic Super-Producer Cowgirl Clue Discusses the Punk Aesthetic of Pop
Following the musical philosophy of “Vada Vada,” Cowgirl Clue stands as one of the most exciting DJs working today. Here, contributing writer Charles Smith speaks to her in anticipation of Valentine’s Day with Cowgirl Clue and Special Guests at Elsewhere.
Charles Smith, Contributing Writer
• February 12, 2020
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Seasonal Singles Survey
An overview of singles you might have missed that came out over the break.
Henry Carr, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer and Charles Smith
• January 28, 2020
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Professor Spike Lee Gives Talk on ‘Do the Right Thing’’s Writing Process
Tisch Alum and Professor Spike Lee discussed his generation-defining 1989 film at NYU Skirball Center.
Charles Smith, Contributing Writer
• November 26, 2019
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Nirvana’s Immortal ‘Unplugged,’ 25 Years On
A quarter-century later, the live album remains the purest distillation of the rock band’s sound.
Charles Smith, Contributing Writer
• November 17, 2019
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On ‘New Age Norms 1,’ Cold War Kids Forget That People Actually Listen to Their Lyrics
The new album is a bland attempt at reasserting the band’s rock image.
Charles Smith, Contributing Writer
• November 11, 2019
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
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Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
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Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024