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An illustration of Yung Lean and FKA Twigs under teal fluorescent light.

Review: ‘Stardust’ sees Yung Lean strip rap back to its most guttural

The Swedish rapper’s latest mixtape packs a star-studded slew of features who take turns stabbing away at the triteness of rap’s current formulaity.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Arts Editor Apr 13, 2022

Yung Lean’s newest mixtape, “Stardust,” revives cloud rap by embracing its haziest features: its mumbled murkiness, vaporwave production and shape-shifting sonic grammar....

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 12 – March 19

Read about the most notable singles released this week.
Holden Lay, Ana Cubas, Perry Gregory, and Sophia Carr Mar 19, 2021

As midterms come to a close and our short-lived spring break begins, we are reminded of the healing, enticing nature of music. From the cathartic glitches of Laura Les to the entrancing...

Cover art for Mau. (via Saskia de Borchgrave at Holyrad Studio and Design by Maũ & Alejandro Ribadeneira Varea)

NYU Senior Maũ Meditates on NYU Graduation With New Single

His new track, “Haba na Haba” (in English, little by little) is a testament to the uncertainty of “making it” after college graduation.
Kamau Holston, Staff Writer May 3, 2019

As graduation season quickly approaches, Tisch senior and rapper-producer Maũ has been using his music as an outlet to reconcile the existential dread of his days as a college...

Cover art for Thats My Fault.

This Steinhardt Junior Wants to Be on Your Sex Playlist

Michael Muth, Contributing Writer Sep 19, 2018
Steinhardt junior Pedro Cañas's new single "That's My Fault" is a smooth and funky delight.
Mixtape cover for The Disappointing Tape EP by Hi, Im Chris.

Say Hello to ‘Hi, I’m Chris’

Michael Muth, Staff Writer Feb 14, 2018
Gallatin sophomore Chris Bottone (also known as Hi, I'm Chris) released his debut mixtape “The Disappointing Tape” earlier this month.
Power Shifts in the Music Industry

Power Shifts in the Music Industry

Satish Reginald, Contributing Writer Oct 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?
Jai Wolf performing at his sold out show at Rough Trade, New York City.

Alum Jai Wolf talks snacks, ODESZA

Daniel G. Valente, Contributing Writer Oct 12, 2015
After graduating from NYU in 2013, Jai Wolf is finding success as a music producer and DJ, working with Skrillex and ODESZA.
Miley Cyrus dropped a surprise 90 minute album.

‘Dead Petz’ isn’t for everyone

Tye Musante, Contributing writer Sep 14, 2015
Miley Cyrus makes her bizarre return with the release of her free album, "Dead Petz."

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