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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.”

Listen to this: FLETCHER reimagines Katy Perry’s ‘I Kissed A Girl’

Read about the most notable singles this week by James Blake, Arca and more.
Yas Akdag and Holden Lay October 14, 2021

This week we review two songs by NYU alumni. The Venezuelan producer Arca and New Jersey native FLETCHER both attended the Clive Davis Institute at NYU. Arca pushes the boundaries...

The Grammy Awards is presented by the Recording Academy to recognize achievement in the music industry. While the Grammy Awards preach diversity, they fail to recognize LGBTQ+ artists and artists of color. (Illustration by Chandler Littleford)

In Memoriam: The Grammys

The Recording Academy preaches diversity, but still neglects to recognize LGBTQ+ artists and artists of color.
Valentina Arrieta, Contributing Writer March 22, 2021

Watching the Grammy Awards this year, it became evident the Recording Academy is entirely disconnected from its audience and artists. After a year of tragic losses, I found myself...

Pop icon Katy Perry released her sixth studio album last week. “Smile” is a lyrical and stylistic return to the classic sound that shot her to stardom ten years ago. (Staff Illustration by Li-Chun Pan)

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 August 31, 2020

Being America’s “Teenage Dream” is hard. Katy Perry’s sixth studio album, “Smile,” is proof that it is difficult to continue to thrive in the music world when popular...

The arts desk is back with some recommendations of singles you may have missed this week.(Illustration by Rachel Buigas-Lopez)

Weekly Radio Roundup: March 7 – March 13

The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.

It’s National Women’s History Month! But we’re also navigating a global pandemic and the constant presence of hovering parents at a time when we should be enjoying the blessedness...

3OH!3 members Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte played their chart-topping 2008 album "Want" on Tuesday at Irving Plaza. (Photo by Nicole Rosenthal)

3OH!3 Commands Irving Plaza

If you’re looking for a time machine to take you to that part of 2008, you’re in luck.
Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor December 3, 2018

Ten years ago was a much simpler time. Teens faced an epidemic of texter’s thumb, watched iTunes-bought Jersey Shore episodes from their iTouch devices and uploaded their latest...

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NYU Sketch Comedy Group Joins New York Comedy Festival

Please Don't Destroy kills cows and you with laughter.
Fareid El Gafy, Contributing Writer November 7, 2018
Please Don’t Destroy, made up of three current NYU students and three alumni, is set to perform as a part of a week-long comedy blowout.
Katy Kissed a Boy, He Didn’t Like It

Katy Kissed a Boy, He Didn’t Like It

In the era of #MeToo, why are male sexual harassment victims not taken seriously?
Bethany Sattur, Staff Writer March 20, 2018
Katy Perry's nonconsensual kiss with 19-year-old Benjamin glaze shows that male victims of sexual harassment are too often dismissed.
The Blonds S/S 2018

The Blonds S/S 2018

Kamila Daurenova, Deputy Photo Editor September 13, 2017

The Spring/Summer 2018 collection from New York locals The Blonds – that's Phillipe at David Blond – brought an explosion of color and energy to Skylight Clarkson Square...

Naeem Khan S/S 2018

Naeem Khan S/S 2018

Pamela Jew, Deputy Copy Chief September 13, 2017

Dressing the likes of Beyoncé, Katy Perry and former First Lady Michelle Obama, Naeem Khan’s Spring/Summer 2018 collection is fit to dress a queen. The 40 piece assembly...

Michael Costello S/S 2017

Michael Costello S/S 2017

Ben Blaustein, Contributing Writer September 8, 2016

LA based designer Michael Costello debuted a botanically themed spring/summer 2017 collection of bold new styles, colors, and fabrics. His confident and simmering original...

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ARTS ISSUE: Stans take dedication to extreme heights online, in real life

December 5, 2013
Stans, the moniker for stalkers and fans, are beginning to attract negative attention for their vehement adoration of musicians.
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Katy Perry stays within pop comfort zone on ‘Prism’

October 22, 2013
Katy Perry's new album, “Prism,” won’t convert those not already among her legions of fans, primarily because it is exactly what it strives to be — a conventional pop record.