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Q&A: A young songwriter on creating emotion through music

Alternative artist Kellan Christopher Cragg sat down with WSN to discuss his new album and how music defines his identity.
Ellie Miller, Contributing Writer May 6, 2025

For freshly 18-year-old singer-songwriter Kellan Christopher Cragg, making music seems to come naturally. His recent debut album, “WRONG BALLOON,” uses genre-blending, ambient...

Tisch alum Maggie Rogers performing at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 19, 2024. (Anna Baird-Hassell for WSN)

Maggie Rogers to speak at Tisch graduation

The singer-songwriter and Clive Davis alum will speak at the school’s 2025 Salute at Radio City Music Hall on May 16.
Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor May 6, 2025

Maggie Rogers, a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and Clive Davis alum, will address students at the Tisch School of the Arts’ graduation ceremony next week as this year’s...

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Q&A: Milehin on art and student artistry

From performing at V100 to producing new music with Village Records, this student artist is thoroughly involved in NYU’s music scene.
Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor May 6, 2025

In March 2024, Steinhardt sophomore Timilehin Awaye — also known as Milehin — stood in the crowd of NYU Program Board's annual V100 concert, watching artists like JPEGMAFIA...

Aiden Mailley photographed on the left with the white electric guitar. (Courtesy of Olivia Federici)

Q&A: How studying abroad helped Aidan Mailley kickstart his music career

Following the release of his first single, WSN spoke to Steinhardt junior Aidan Mailley about how being away from New York City helped him write a song about the city.
Caia Cupolo, Contributing Writer May 2, 2025

Aidan Mailley played bass or guitar for bands at local New York music venues — now, he’s stepping into the limelight. Mailley, a junior studying music business at the Steinhardt...

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Q&A: Samantha Crain on redefining her roots

Ahead of the release of her folk-rock album “Gumshoe,” Crain spoke with WSN about attending DIY shows in Oklahoma, scoring for film and homecoming.
Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor May 2, 2025

For Samantha Crain, home isn’t a singular place. As a self-taught guitarist and songwriter, she has been on the road as a touring musician since age 19. Whether for her independent...

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8 pop-punk albums for jamming out

These classic and new-gen pop punk records will be the perfect sound for your summer.
Roshan Rao, Contributing Writer May 2, 2025

Whether you’re stuck at home with family, enjoying a sandy beach in Costa Rica or spending time exploring New York, your summer needs a soundtrack. It’s getting warmer, Washington...

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Review: On ‘Bloodless,’ Samia teeters on the edge of rebirth

The indie singer-songwriter’s newest album delivers a musical journey of evolution and identity.
Amelia Knust, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

Ever since her 2020 debut album, “The Baby,” every Samia record has felt like a page ripped from her diary. While her previous releases highlighted the excitement and anxieties...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

TikTok songs we actually like

When was the last time you listened to these viral tunes in their entirety?

If you have the TikTok app on your phone, you know these songs. Perhaps there’s a 30-second section that you detest because you’ve listened to it nonstop in the background...

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Ranked: THE DRIVER ERA’s 4 albums

Enjoy this ranked list of the duo’s discography as we celebrate the release of its newest album, “Obsession.”
Leo Field, Staff Writer April 28, 2025

Since their days on the sound waves of Disney Channel with the sibling band R5, brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch have known how to craft a catchy tune. R5 was known for its fun, youthful...

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Review: In Bon Iver’s ‘SABLE, fABLE,’ everything is sparkling

This two-pronged project has unlocked a new level of passion and candor from the ballad pro.
Rory Lustberg, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

On “SABLE, fABLE,” Bon Iver steps into newfound light. Justin Vernon — the artist who created the project — has been known for his melancholy music since 2001. His most...

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Review: The Wrecks’ ‘INSIDE:’ is perfectly heartbreaking and upbeat

The indie band intrigues listeners by releasing the first half of a larger upcoming musical project.
Caia Cupolo, Contributing Writer April 23, 2025

The Wrecks’ last record was a cathartic breakup album, but after three years of writing, its newest project is far more introspective. The band’s new EP “INSIDE:” is the...