Music

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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