Music

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
• December 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
• November 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
• November 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
• November 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
• November 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
• November 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
• 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

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