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

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Frank Ocean released his new single, DHL, on October 19. (Via Twitter)

Frank Ocean’s New Song Has All of His Style With None of His Substance

If “DHL” is any indication of what’s to come in his prospective album, listeners can expect a shift from Ocean’s usual grounded social commentary to a listless focus on endless money, drugs and sexual partners.
Izzy Salas, Staff Writer October 22, 2019

Musician Frank Ocean dropped his new single “DHL” on Saturday via his podcast-esque series “Blonded Radio 008.” Infamous for his reticence and lengthy breaks between new...

Lauv performing on stage at Terminal 5. His performance emphasized on mental health awareness as his upcoming album "How I'm Feeling" will focus on his own experience with mental illness. (Photo by Dani Herrera)

Lauv Emphasizes Mental Health at Terminal 5

The singer-songwriter and NYU grad is using his sold out tour to talk about how he’s feeling, and he wants fans to do the same.
Dani Herrera, Staff Writer October 14, 2019

Pop musician and Steinhardt grad Lauv has emphasized that his upcoming album, “How I’m Feeling,” will focus on his personal experience with mental illness. It’s only appropriate...

A$AP Rocky greets a sea of fans at his first show back in NYC since his arrest in Sweden. (Photo by Iffat Nur)

Rolling Loud Festival Pulls up to NYC for the First Time

The hip-hop mega-event hosted two days' worth of unforgettable, high-energy chaos.
Iffat Nur, Contributing Writer October 14, 2019

“OPEN THAT SH-T UP! OPEN UP THAT MOSH PIT!” These words rang throughout the entire weekend as Rolling Loud, billed as “the largest Hip-Hop festival in the world,” made...

Downtown Nashville skyline on the Cumberland River. (Via Flickr)

NYU to Launch Study Away Site in Nashville This J-Term

The program will focus on music business and teach students the ins and outs of designing a record label.
Julia Baxley, Staff Writer October 8, 2019

The country music hub of the U.S., Nashville, Tennessee, will be home to a new study away program this upcoming J-term, joining the ever-growing list of cities with an NYU presence. The...

Sabrina Claudio’s new album, “Truth Is” has a distinct tonal shift from her debut album.  (via Atlantic Records)

Sabrina Claudio’s ‘Truth Is’ Goes To Dark Places

The R&B singer solidifies her style and signals experimentation ahead with an unprecedentedly dark project.
Destine Manson, Staff Writer October 7, 2019

Sabrina Claudio’s new album “Truth Is” paints a picture of true love, but its ambiguity makes it more Mona Lisa's smile than lovers embracing. Romance has been the primary...

Tame Impala's 2015 album Currents. (Via Twitter)

Album Art Provides a Snapshot of Artists’ Personalities

Students reflect on the visual component of music consumption and how it can affect us more than we think.
Izzy Salas, Staff Writer October 7, 2019

Album art is the face of music. It is a visual representation of what’s inside an album. It isn’t always as on the nose as the Beatles strutting across Abbey Road on a beautiful...

Webb Hunt poses in front of neon lights. The Gallatin first-year video jockey incorporates such video elements with music. (Photo by Lukas Sheehan)

Through Video Art, First-Year Video Jockey Transforms Concert Experiences

Webb Hunt turns music into an experience for both the ears and the eyes.
Chad Evans, Contributing Writer September 26, 2019

The room glows in neon. Distorted images projected upon the walls pulse to a psychedelic rhythm. We are not in a trendy converted warehouse in Bushwick or highbrow bar in the Meatpacking...

The Weeks is an indie rock band from Florence, Mississippi. (Via Instagram @theweeksmusic)

The Weeks Keep Cool

The popular indie band is still as carefree about music as they were in high school.
Sima Doctoroff, Staff Writer September 24, 2019

When veteran indie band The Weeks formed 13 years ago, they were little more than a passion project between high school friends. Now, they’re on a two-month-long, nationwide...

Staff Rants and Raves: Music

Staff Rants and Raves: Music

Whether you’re listening to your favorite playlist on the way to work or overhearing someone else’s at 4 a.m., music can evoke many emotions. Here’s what our staff has to say about it.

Rants On Pointless Effort By Ethan Zack, Music Editor Trying to make a good playlist has to be one of the most excruciating things you can subject yourself to. You’re...

Dean Morris cuts the ribbon, officially opening the Nordoff-Robbins Center with Robert De Niro (left). (Photo by Alexandra Chan)

Steinhardt Opens New Facility for Music Therapy, Research

The facility will have one room for treatment and another for recording therapy sessions so they can be used for research.
Claire Jones, Staff Writer September 23, 2019

The NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development opened a new facility on Thursday within the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Center where children with disabilities...

Gutseverywhere played a solo show at The Bitter End on Saturday, September 21. (Via Instagram @gutseverywhere)

gutseverywhere Excels at Vulnerable First Concert

Cam Franklin’s performance at the Bitter End was personal and down to earth.
Izzy Salas, Staff Writer September 23, 2019

Clive Davis junior Cam Franklin, also known by their stage name, gutseverywhere, performed at The Bitter End this past weekend. During their set, Franklin laughed and said, “guts...

Tyler the Creator released his new album, Igor, on May 17th, and will be on tour from August 30th to October 26th. (via Wikimedia)

Tyler, the Creator Stuns Fans at Madison Square Garden

The eclectic musician delivered yet another bizarre, hilarious and heartfelt performance.
Madeline Lyskawa, Staff Writer September 16, 2019

Wearing a pink suit with one red sleeve and one red pant leg, a pair of white sunglasses and an iconic blonde wig, Tyler, the Creator took the stage at a sold-out Madison Square...