Music

Review: Dove Cameron’s ‘Alchemical: Volume 1’ and the relationship between love and change
The singer-songwriter’s newest endeavor releases her from her past Disney persona, and redefines her as an emerging artist.
Eleanor Jacobs, Contributing Writer
• Dec 8, 2023

Review: NYU jazz ensembles take over Blue Note jazz club
Two of NYU’s jazz ensembles performed original songs and covers this past weekend at Greenwich Village’s Blue Note.
Jax Coopersmith, Contributing Writer
• Dec 7, 2023

Q&A: Yo La Tengo’s Ira Kaplan on the challenge of playing 8 straight nights
An inside look at one of indie rock’s most beloved holiday traditions.
Holden Lay , Staff Writer
• Dec 5, 2023

How unlimited music is changing our listening habits
In honor of Spotify Wrapped, it’s worth taking a deep dive into how streaming services shape the ways we think about music.
Maisie McDermid, Contributing Writer
• Nov 30, 2023

Review: ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ soundtrack creates a world of haunting acoustics
The new prequel’s soundtrack features folk ballads that transport listeners straight to Panem.
Eliana Brown, Contributing Writer
• Nov 28, 2023

Review: PinkPantheress’ ‘Heaven knows’ is the pinnacle of modern internet-pop
The emerging star’s newest album explores the challenges of growing up in the digital world and rapidly rising to fame while paying homage to her influences.
Miranda Santiago, Contributing Writer
• Nov 21, 2023

Review: Sabrina Carpenter delivers evergreen holiday hits with ‘fruitcake’
Carpenter’s latest EP, packed with witty lyrics and angelic runs, embodies everyone’s mixed feelings on the holiday season.
Naisha Roy, Deputy Managing Editor
• Nov 21, 2023

Review: The ‘Priscilla’ soundtrack adds a fresh take to an old story
Sofia Coppola crafted a perfect score for Priscilla’s journey, even without relying on Elvis’ signature sound.
Jordan Wilkens, Contributing Writer
• Nov 20, 2023

Review: ‘Higher’ shows Chris Stapleton in steady territory
The country star returns with a pleasant, generically good record that’s on par for him, but lacks variety.
Ethan Beck, Staff Writer
• Nov 20, 2023

Review: ‘Blanket’ is a lukewarm embrace of Kevin Abstract’s new style
The former Brockhampton rapper attempts to find his voice and reinvent himself in his first solo album after Brockhampton disbanded.
Alan Zhang, Contributing Writer
• Nov 15, 2023

Q&A: Current Joys shifts into hyperpop mania in ‘LOVE + POP’
WSN sat down with singer-songwriter Nick Rattigan to talk about his latest album’s stylistic shift, current musical influences and future projects.
Stephanie Wong, Arts Editor
• Nov 14, 2023

Beyond NYU: From TikTok fame to onstage game
Former student Sadie Jean spoke to WSN about her recent and sudden rise to fame after posting a song on TikTok, eventually making a name for herself and performing across the country.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• Nov 9, 2023

Adrianna Nehme, News Editor • Dec 11, 2023

Lauren Ng, Contributing Writer • Dec 11, 2023

Yezen Saadah, News Editor • Dec 11, 2023


Noor Maahin , Contributing Writer • Dec 11, 2023

Ania Keenan, Features Editor • Oct 27, 2023

Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer • Oct 27, 2023