![Live punk concerts. such as alternative band Model/Actriz's act in Brooklyn, are places that foster creative expression. Rising pop artists such as Charli XCX and Rico Nasty raise an interesting question as to whether they represent a new manifestation of pop and punk, or a new melding of the two. (Staff Photo by Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/musicpunk-900x675.jpg)
The End of the World Beckons Pop’s Death
A wave of punk appears to be consuming the sounds of pop, pointing to a zeitgeist full of anxiousness manifesting itself through anarchic experimentalism in the music scene.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Music Editor
• March 2, 2020
![Tinashe recently released a new album, "Songs for You." (Via Facebook)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/77389584_2759813884042971_7936984393459957760_o.jpg)
Tinashe’s ‘Songs for You’ Is the Artist’s True Debut Album
Tinashe goes all-in on her first album as an independent artist.
Destine Manson, Staff Writer
• November 26, 2019
![Charly Bliss has had an eventful year, from releasing a new album with an updated sound, to going on tour to three continents. (Via Flickr)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/48098502458_15deecabed_o-900x600.jpg)
Charly Bliss Comes of Age, Led by Clive Davis Alumna
Clive Davis alumna and Charly Bliss vocalist Eva Hendricks talks pop music, sad songs and her band’s critically-acclaimed sophomore album “Young Enough.”
Nicole Rosenthal, Editor-at-Large
• November 11, 2019
![A Perspective on Creating in College: Bailey Gore](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Screen-Shot-2019-11-07-at-4.42.39-PM-900x675.jpg)
A Perspective on Creating in College: Bailey Gore
A portrait interview series about life and work with NYU music business student Bailey Gore.
Andrew Fullerton, Exposures Staff Photographer
• November 8, 2019
![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)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/lauv-music-900x755.jpg)
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
![Pom Pom Squad frontrunner Mia Berren. (via Facebook)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/52696059_987245591666016_861590385405722624_o-1-900x900.jpg)
Pom Pom Squad Walks Forward While Looking Back
The local indie rock group’s homegrown roots haven’t stopped their forward momentum.
Ethan Zack, Music Editor
• August 24, 2019
![(Photo by Katie Peurrung)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/artsissue_katie-peurrung_03-600x900.jpg)
Michelle Lee Bae | K-Pop Prodigy Defines Her Own Sound
Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor
• April 3, 2019
![Jonathan Capeci of Nightly at their early show this past Wednesday at the Mercury Lounge. (Photo by Aashna Agarwal)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Concert-900x632.jpg)
Nashville’s Nightly Embraces the Lower East Side With Upbeat Alt-Pop
The duo promoted their two latest singles, “No Call, No Reply” and “Twenty Something," which released March 29.
Aashna Agarwal, Staff Writer
• April 1, 2019
![Downstein Dining Hall, home to '90s and early 2000's throwback songs. (Photo by Echo Chen)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DSCF6723-900x600.jpg)
Finding Your Next Dining Hall Jam
Feast on these bangers.
Nina Schifano, Contributing Writer
• February 5, 2019
![The cover of Kero Kero Bonito's latest album "Time 'n' Place."](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/music-bonito-900x900.jpg)
Kero Kero Bonito Evolves From Sugar Pop Into Indie Rock with New Album
Jun Sung, Contributing Writer
• October 16, 2018
![Absofacto performed at Brooklyn Music Hall on Friday, Feb. 16.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/02-23-arts-absofacto-2-900x600.jpg)
Absofacto Proves Star Power at Brooklyn Music Hall
Amelia Reardon, Staff Writer
• February 23, 2018
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