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TEST SPIN | Tennis — ‘Swimmer’

By Jeremiah LaCon | February 16, 2020

Swimmer is a narration of Riley and Moore’s journey through a period of pain and loss, a testament to the durability of their love.

SIMS | Reconnecting With Old Friends

By Katie Sims | February 6, 2020

These works and their creators were dear to me. I thought of them every day and trusted them to be there for me when I was upset.

Torres’ “Silver Tongue” is Unmissable

By Emma Plowe | February 5, 2020

Torres’ sound is genuine, poetically observant, intimate and should not be missed.

The Sun’s 2020 Grammys Predictions

By Daniel Moran | January 26, 2020

These aren’t necessarily who we think is the best, just who we think is going to win — and that’s exactly in the spirit of the Grammys, isn’t it?

Slope Day Selections Survey Set for Release

By Nick Smith | November 17, 2019

This year’s selections survey will include 24 artists and include names such as Swae Lee, Lil Baby, Alesso and Bebe Rexha.

5 Tracks to Listen to If You Enjoyed ‘Jesus is King’

By Zachary Lee | November 13, 2019

Here are five tracks to listen to from different artists if Kanye’s music struck a particular chord sonically, or if you desire hip hop that approaches the subjects of Christianity and faith with nuance and panache.

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Cornell Prof Discovers Lost Tape of Rock Star Lou Reed in Andy Warhol Museum

By Samantha Stern | November 5, 2019

While Prof. Judith Peraino, music, was combing through the archives at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh for her upcoming book, she found something of a golden treasure: a cassette tape with a dozen unreleased songs from rock legend Lou Reed.

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TEST SPIN | Cigarettes After Sex — ‘Cry’

By Stephen Yang | October 30, 2019

With ‘Cry,’ Cigarettes After Sex remain firmly in their sweet spot while opening up a dreamy mesh of sensual possibilities.

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Record Label Slaps Cornell With Major Lawsuit, Seeking Up To $150,000

By Meghna Maharishi | October 24, 2019

What started off as seemingly innocent background music in a collaboration between Cornell and two agriculture organizations soon unfolded into a major lawsuit — with the University now facing allegations of copyright infringement.

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TEST SPIN | clipping. — ‘There Existed an Addiction to Blood’

By Jeremy Markus | October 21, 2019

There Existed an Addiction to Blood is specially, spookily tailored for All Hallow’s Eve.