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A display of shelves showing Taylor Swift smiling with the words "1989 (Taylor's Version)" with multiple vinyls in the middle of a large room with other aisles of items on sale.

Review: ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ proves the album will never go out of style

Taylor Swift’s rerelease of “1989” is a dreamy rendition of her New York past that showcases her lyrical artistry.
Julia Diorio, Music Editor October 30, 2023

Red lips, smeared eyeliner, a blue dress on a boat, one lost Grammy and a suspected snowmobile crash with then-boyfriend Harry Styles — 2014 Taylor Swift had every bit of inspiration...

A man with his head tilted back holding a microphone on a stage in front of a large crowd under red lights. Behind them is a man on a guitar.

Beyond NYU: Del Water Gap on exploring creative vulnerability

Since starting his music career in a student band at NYU, Samuel Holden Jaffe has ascended to indie stardom as Del Water Gap with hits like “Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat” and “High Tops.”
Eliana Brown, Contributing Writer October 26, 2023

Tisch alum Samuel Holden Jaffe dreamt of performing on national tours since he was 14. Now performing as Del Water Gap, Jaffe headlines shows around the country and performs alongside...

A woman in a black-and-white striped vest lying down with her head propped up by her hand.

Steinhardt sophomore Kayla Oh hangs onto her teenage dreams in New York City

The singer-songwriter spoke to WSN about releasing her debut single "See Through," available on Spotify and Youtube Music.
Roksaneh Salartash, Contributing Writer October 26, 2023

At just 19, Kayla Oh is establishing her sound and making a name for herself as a songwriter. Influenced by Joni Mitchell and Phoebe Bridgers, Oh’s storytelling is unapologetically...

Three men walking in an alley. Ronnie Wood, the man on the left, is holding a black guitar case. Mick Jagger is in the middle. Keith Richards, the man on the right, is holding a black guitar case and has black glasses on.

Review: The Rolling Stones resurrect rock and roll with ‘Hackney Diamonds’

With the band’s first new album since 2016, the Rolling Stones bring the soul of classic rock into the 21st century.
Camryn Loor, Contributing Writer October 26, 2023

I am generally against reboots. I have yet to witness a reboot of any of my all-time favorite shows that didn’t at least slightly disappoint me, and I have rarely listened to...

A person sits on a rock above the water wearing a multicolored top and brown boots.

Review: Squirrel Flower returns with an unmissable rock record ‘Tomorrow’s Fire’

The Chicago-based singer-songwriter applies heavy, atmospheric indie rock to aching, vivid storytelling.
Ethan Beck, Staff Writer October 25, 2023

Ella Williams begins her third album as Squirrel Flower with the song “i don’t use a trash can,” a reverb-soaked, stark anecdote about being completely transfixed by someone....

Taylor Swift performs standing with a guitar in hand. Swift wears a pink mid-length dress with layered ruffles as she sings into a standing microphone.

Ranked: Taylor Swift’s vault tracks

From devastating heartbreak ballads to solo-dance-party anthems, there is a vault track for everybody.
Emily Genova and Natalie Thomas October 25, 2023

This Friday, Taylor Swift is releasing her latest re-recording, “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” which will include five previously unreleased songs from that era — her “From...

An illustration of a person dressed in a blue outfit holds their left fist up while riding a horse. The words “nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana” and “Bad Bunny” are printed above and below the illustration.

Review: Bad Bunny’s unpredictable journey with ‘nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana’

After a few months of inactivity that followed a year of groundbreaking success, the Puerto Rican artist returns with a new vibe.
Sneha Tripathy, Contributing Writer October 24, 2023

When the Latin music industry is brought up in conversation, it is nearly impossible not to mention Bad Bunny. In recent years, the artist’s career has skyrocketed with a series...

Someone with brown hair and blue eyes is lying down on grass. She is wearing white pants and a black, harness-like crop top.

Q&A: MAY-A on queer artistry and current tour

Australian indie-rock sensation MAY-A has been rising in global popularity. She sat down with WSN to talk about the power of queer art, representation behind the scenes and her upcoming show at Baby’s All Right on Oct. 26.
Tess McLafferty, Contributing Writer October 20, 2023

22-year-old music sensation MAY-A is already flourishing as she challenges the status quo, and she’s only a few years into the game. One look at her work is enough to give you...

A band is onstage, mid-action. There are two female guitar players, a male drummer, and a male guitar player.

Feminine rage and queer joy: The Crane Wives rock New York

The Crane Wives creates community for fans at its Brooklyn show on Oct. 12.
Kiran Komanduri, Contributing Writer October 19, 2023

“Do we have any feminine rage in the house?” asked Kate Pillsbury, lead singer and guitarist of The Crane Wives, before launching into the rousing tune of “Steady, Steady.”...

A woman with red curly hair holding a pink macaron to her mouth. She is wearing a brown shirt and a loose red tie with a yellow-and-blue geometric pattern on it.

R&B star Yasmina on her new EP ‘the process’

The singer-songwriter and NYU student’s newest project highlights a newfound sense of authenticity and creative control.
Alan Zhang, Contributing Writer October 18, 2023

Yasmina has flourished as a rising star in the R&B scene. Her steady stream of singles and EPs released in recent years have gained her a sizable following online, especially...

The silhouette of three women with their hair moving in the breeze standing in front of a beach facing the horizon.

Review: boygenius’ latest release “the rest” invites audiences on a spacial voyage

boygenius members Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker released an EP on Oct. 13.
Diana C. Sánchez González, Contributing Writer October 18, 2023

Marching around my all-girls Catholic high school and blasting “Me & My Dog” by boygenius through my headphones is a precious memory of mine. I was an angry 17-year-old...

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Review: Ed Sheeran welcomes his listeners to the fall season with his new album ‘Autumn Variations’

Finding bliss despite tragedy, Ed Sheeran’s second album of 2023 is perfect for finding hope in the fall.
Danielle Jaculewicz, Contributing Writer October 17, 2023

I’ll admit it: when I saw that Ed Sheeran had released a new album, especially one that was unrelated to a math symbol, I was surprised. The singer-songwriter released his previous...