Music

Listen to This: Phoebe Bridgers expands her sonic palette on “Sidelines”
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Jamie xx and Shin Hae Gyeong.
Yas Akdag, Isabella Armus, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer and Annie Williams
• April 21, 2022

Review: Father John Misty’s ‘Chloë and the Next 20th Century’ is a jaggedly stylistic statement
The singer-songwriter’s most mysterious record yet is overflowing with thrilling sonic surprises and delicate sincerity.
Holden Lay, Staff Writer
• April 20, 2022

Staff Recs: Crunchin’ the munchies
The Arts Desk recommends the best movies and music for dozing off into high heaven as you celebrate 4/20.
Yas Akdag, Isabella Armus and Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer
• April 20, 2022

Review: On ‘Further Joy,’ the Regrettes reimagine themselves as indie pop stars
The Regrettes tackle the highs and lows of lockdown and young adulthood in “Further Joy,” their third studio album and first full-length release since 2019.
MaryCharlotte Barnes, Contributing Writer
• April 18, 2022

Listen to This: After countless breakup songs, Lauv is finally back in love
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Maggie Rogers, Noah Cyrus and more.
Yas Akdag, Paree Chopra and Candace Patrick
• April 14, 2022

Review: ‘Surrender’ is Suicide at their best
“Surrender,” Suicide’s first compilation album, is a celebration of the anarchic synth-punk of a New York staple.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Arts Editor
• April 14, 2022

Review: ‘Stardust’ sees Yung Lean strip rap back to its most guttural
The Swedish rapper’s latest mixtape packs a star-studded slew of features who take turns stabbing away at the triteness of rap’s current formulaity.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Arts Editor
• April 13, 2022

Q&A: kiyu offers listeners introspection and catharsis through his music
The NYU junior talked with WSN about his inspirations, developing his musical identity and his long-term goals.
Stephanie Wong, Staff Writer
• April 11, 2022

Listen to This: Harry Styles announces a new album with single ‘As It Was’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Alexander 23, Father John Misty and more.
Paree Chopra, Holden Lay, Candace Patrick and Brian Savino
• April 7, 2022

Jon Batiste and Olivia Rodrigo shine at the 64th Grammy Awards
NYU alums, former students and faculty also took home Grammys on April 3.
Yas Akdag, Music Editor
• April 4, 2022

With 28 Grammy nominations, Tisch prof. Jim Anderson can’t be stopped
The recording engineer and producer maintains a busy professional life while working as a professor at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music.
Yas Akdag and Lillian Jones
• April 1, 2022

Listen to This: Soccer Mommy’s latest release ‘Shotgun’ pushes her further into dream-pop
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Midwife, beabadoobee and more.
Yas Akdag, Holden Lay, Jack Solomon and Annie Williams
• March 31, 2022

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