Music

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
• November 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
• November 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
• November 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
• November 9, 2023

Matty Healy is the chronically online hero we all need
The 1975’s recent tour was magical, messy and a reminder of why I fell in love with the band in the first place.
Joyce Cayre, Contributing Writer
• November 9, 2023

Review: ‘Equal Strain on All Parts’ is a celebration of chilling out
Jimmy Buffett’s final album serves as a beacon of light amid the sadness of his recent passing.
Holden Lay, Staff Writer
• November 8, 2023

Review: Jazz songwriter Defne Şahin gives a twist on Dickinson’s classics with ‘HOPE’
The Berlin-based singer-songwriter’s newest album reconstructs the poems of Emily Dickinson into wandering, heartfelt jazz songs.
Ethan Beck, Staff Writer
• November 7, 2023

AI gave us the ‘last’ Beatles song
The first unheard Beatles song in nearly 30 years is now here, but at what cost?
Holden Lay, Staff Writer
• November 6, 2023

Review: ‘Flyte’ explores the bittersweet beginnings of new love
The indie-folk duo Flyte performed in New York City last Friday. The musicians’ self-titled third album — a beautifully raw and intimate ode to relationships — is now available to stream on all platforms.
Stephanie Wong, Arts Editor
• November 3, 2023

Review: Reneé Rapp’s ‘Snow Hard Feelings’ Tour
With one special guest, two openers and three pairs of pants, Rapp returned to New York to perform with her own sound.
Natalie Thomas, Anna Baird-Hassell and Emily Genova
• November 2, 2023

Review: With ‘Census Designated,’ Jane Remover continues her stylistic evolution into shoegaze and grunge
Despite being a departure from her previous work, Remover’s sophomore album will impress longtime fans and new listeners alike.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• October 31, 2023

Review: blink-182’s ‘ONE MORE TIME…’ is a welcomed revitalization of 2000s pop-punk
The band simultaneously returned to and refreshed its roots with the release of its ninth studio album.
Skylar Boilard, Contributing Writer
• October 30, 2023

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