All content by Lea Filidore
![The seven female members of X.G. stand in front of a large screen displaying a white number “88” alongside an upward arrow of the same color over a sky background. They are each wearing identical black suit jackets with rhinestone accents and black ties. The performers make peace signs to the crowd with their hands.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DayTwo-9-feature-900x600.jpg)
Head in the Clouds brings diverse roster to NYC
The festival provided a safe and welcoming space for Asian artists to share their music and connect with fans.
Lea Filidore, Staff Writer
• May 25, 2023
![A colorful billboard that reads “New York head in the clouds music and arts festival” at the top. Behind the billboard, there are fireworks in the sky.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/arts-music-headintheclouds-preview-900x900.jpg)
Head In The Clouds comes to NYC
88rising’s two-day music festival aims to represent and amplify the voices of Asian artists.
Lea Filidore, Staff Writer
• May 4, 2023
![An illustration of a Black woman in a green shirt and a white woman in a yellow shirt listening to music through wired headphones. The cord of the headphones spells out “Listen to This.”](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Untitled_Artwork-34-900x675.jpg)
Listen To This: Thee Sacred Souls’ ‘Running Away’ is nostalgic yet feels new
Listen to this week’s most notable singles from Emile Mosseri, The Japanese House and more.
Kate Serrano, Holden Lay, Lea FIlidore, Ethan Beck and Tatyanna Gooden
• March 30, 2023
![A man in a gray sweatshirt with the hood pulled up holds a microphone to his mouth under dim red, yellow and blue lights. Behind him is a man at a table with D.J. equipment.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/arts-v100-4-900x600.jpg)
Doechii and Earl Sweatshirt bring the heat to V100
Earl Sweatshirt, Doechii and NYU student artists put on an unforgettable show at Terminal 5.
Lea Filidore, Staff Writer
• February 28, 2023
![An illustration of a Black woman in a green shirt and a white woman in a yellow shirt listening to music through wired headphones. The cord of the headphones spells out “Listen to This.”](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Untitled_Artwork-34-900x675.jpg)
Listen To This: Sidney Gish ponders what could’ve been in ‘Filming School’
Read about this week’s most notable singles from Lovejoy, Lana Del Rey and more.
Sandy Battulga, Alex Tey and Lea Filidore
• February 16, 2023
![An illustration of a person wearing a white sweater, looking at a painting of a city skyline against a red background. A ray of light shines on the painting, and there are other frames hanging on the wall next to the painting.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/arts-experiencing-art-in-nyc-jae-jin-900x687.jpg)
Experiencing art in NYC: A guide for students on a budget
Sightseeing in New York City can be expensive, but being a student has its perks.
Lea Filidore, Staff Writer
• February 15, 2023
![An illustration of a D.J wearing a black sleeveless top and a black and purple headset and mixing music. Fluorescent green audio waves can be seen on the bottom of the illustration, and dark blue sound bars can be seen behind the D.J.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/arts-DJ-interview-Nicole-Lin-900x675.png)
This weekend: NYU DJs to celebrate Valentine’s Day on the dance floor
This Friday at 10 p.m., NYU student DJs will turn Astor Place Hairstylists from a barber shop into a dance party.
Lea Filidore, Staff Writer
• February 10, 2023
![A line of performers dressed in black and yellow stand on stage, making hand gestures toward the audience.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/arts-springaw-e1668463651469-900x687.jpg)
Tisch New Theatre’s ‘Spring Awakening’ concert rocks on
Tisch New Theatre’s “Spring Awakening: In Concert” debuts a rockin’ production with stunning vocals.
Lea Filidore, Contributing Writer
• November 15, 2022
![An illustration of a Black woman in a green shirt and a white woman in a yellow shirt listening to music through wired headphones. The cord of the headphones spells out “Listen to This.”](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Untitled_Artwork-34-900x675.jpg)
Listen to This: Off camera, ‘Elliot’s Song’ captivates
Read about this week’s most notable singles by HAIM, Ashe and more.
Ethan Beck, Paree Chopra, Lea Filidore, Holden Lay, Candace Patrick and Annie Williams
• March 10, 2022
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Flying Solo stands out in SoHo
Despite Sunday’s snow, Flying Solo displayed an array of designers at New York Fashion Week — each bringing bold ideas.
Lea Filidore, Contributing Writer
• February 16, 2022
![Still Woozy played a concert at Brooklyn Steel on Feb. 6. (Photo by Lea Filidore)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_1031-e1644536979526-900x506.jpg)
Still Woozy and Wallice put rock back in indie-rock concerts
Still Woozy lit up the stage at his second performance at Brooklyn Steel, making his usual psychedelic bedroom pop danceable.
Lea Filidore, Contributing Writer
• February 11, 2022
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Graylin Lucas, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Jake Christy, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Brian Sanchez, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Vaishnavi Girish, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer • February 11, 2025