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Justin Bieber's has released a new album. Justice is Bieber's sixth studio album and shows a unique vulnerability of the artist. (Staff Illustration by Debbie Alalade)

Justin Bieber demonstrates love and healing In ‘Justice’

In his sixth studio album, Justin Bieber is courageously vulnerable.
Maya Mehrara, Staff Writer March 31, 2021

Justin Bieber has finally found himself. “Justice,” Bieber’s newest album, acts as a vessel for the artist to express his idea of what love means — a theme that has followed...

The arts desk is back with some recommendations of singles you may have missed this week. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

Weekly Radio Roundup: March 5 – March 11

Read about the most notable singles released this week.

This past week’s releases provided a glimpse into the new sounds and influences trending in the music industry.  From soul music to 1970s glam rock, these tracks gave us an...

This past Monday night, Chance the Rapper partnered with Ralph Lauren in an attempt to create an engaging pre-show and concert experience virtually. The night started off with a snapchat filter that allowed the user to explore the flagship Ralph Lauren store and ended with an entertaining YouTube concert. (Staff Illustration by Chelsea Li)

The Ralph Lauren X Chance the Rapper Performance Reimagines Virtual Concerts

The best part of the Ralph Lauren x Chance the Rapper performance was, surprisingly, waiting for the show to start.
Holly Grace Jamili, Contributing Writer September 16, 2020

This past Monday, Chance the Rapper partnered with luxury designer Ralph Lauren to invite his fans for a free online performance in his hometown of Chicago. It was no typical live...

Beyoncé performing at Coachella.

I Tried … Coachella

Michael Muth, Staff Writer April 23, 2018
2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was almost too good to be true.
The Program Board’s new YouTube series “NYU PB ASKS” hits the streets to find out what NYU students are binging and listening to.

Program Board Launches New YouTube Series

Anubhuti Kumar, Highlighter Editor April 15, 2018
NYU Program Board Lectures Chair Kavi Wijayaratne launches a new YouTube series. "NYU PB ASKS," digging into the entertainment interests of the NYU community.
Modern Music Gets Personal

Modern Music Gets Personal

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor April 4, 2018
Music has long been a way to not only express oneself, but to overcome life's struggles, whether they be political, personal, or both.
HBO new TV series "Rolling Stone: Stories From the Edge" looks back at 50 years of the pop culture magazine.

New Documentary Proves Rolling Stone Magazine Is More Than Rock ‘n’ Roll

Jonathan Silverman, Contributing Writer November 7, 2017
The Rolling Store has had a long and storied past. A new documentary on the publication is proof of its versatility in both genre and art form.
Power Shifts in the Music Industry

Power Shifts in the Music Industry

Satish Reginald, Contributing Writer October 5, 2017
The internet has allowed independent musicians to flourish like never before, but are musicians still bound to working with major labels to achieve large scale success?
Noname was one of the many performers for the Mystery Concert.

Dave East Goes Wild at the Mystery Concert

Maya Ranganathan, Contributing Writer September 7, 2017
The NYU Program Board welcomed back students with the annual Mystery Concert at Le Poisson Rouge on Wednesday, Sept. 6. The concert, headlined by guests Palm, Noname and Dave East, boasted a massive attendance, with the line-to-enter snaking around the block.
Chance the Rapper performs at the Meadows on Oct 2.

The Meadows: Day Two

Anna Letson and Christopher Mendoza October 3, 2016
Day Two of the Meadows Music Festival included highlights from Chance the Rapper, the 1975 and Kanye West.
Is the Meadows Music Festival the new Gov Ball?

Is the Meadows Music Festival the new Gov Ball?

Anna Letson and Christopher Mendoza October 3, 2016
To make up for an abbreviated Governor's Ball back in June, the Meadows Music Festival was a home-run at Citi Field.
The Old Chance

The Old Chance

Thomas Lange, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016
With perhaps one of the most enigmatic stories of any in his profession, Chance the Rappers' tale of ascendance to major-level fame is iconic.