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Weekly Radio Roundup: Final Edition of the Semester

The most exciting tunes as you get ready to let loose in the summertime.

Vanessa Handy, Alexandra Bentzien, Alexandra Chan, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer and Ethan Zack • May 7, 2020

The end is near and the statement isn’t necessarily foreboding. The end suggests the completion of finals and the freedom to wander the streets freely for the first time in months....

Travis Scott’s ‘Astronomical’ Fortnite Concert Has Redefined Genuine Interactivity

What Travis Scott’s spellbinding concert through an online video game could mean in the ever-changing entertainment landscape.

Holly Grace Jamili, Contributing Writer • May 4, 2020

Travis Scott’s hit “SICKO MODE” from his 2018 album, “ASTROWORLD,” blared through an Instagram post that sucked me into a dimension that spun trippy hues of tropical...

Tisch Senior Beth Million Is a Beacon of Light for Foggy Times

Beth Million spoke to WSN in anticipation of her new single “Rewind” that comes out on Friday, May 1.

Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Music Editor • April 30, 2020

The artwork for Beth Million’s latest single is all too familiar. Messy sheets, a plethora of pillows and a dressed-up body tied to the bed. It’s a portrait of everyday life...

Clive Davis Junior Returns With Music During Quarantine

Against the backdrop of mass social isolation, Cam Franklin has released a fresh batch of vulnerable music to tell their story of young love and lessons learned through heartbreak.

Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Deputy Managing Editor • April 27, 2020

A lot has changed for Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music junior Cam Franklin since their debut solo show at the Bitter End in late September of last year. Over the course...

Other Music, Other Times

Tisch Alumnus Rob Hatch-Miller and co-director Puloma Basu remember Other Music and the community it fostered.

Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Music Editor • April 27, 2020

After 20 years of musical wizardry, famed record shop Other Music shut its doors in 2016. With their latest documentary, Rob Hatch-Miller and Puloma Basu memorialize its magic,...

Weekly Radio Roundup: April 17 – 24

The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.

Ian Reid, Charles Smith, Izzy Salas, Henry Carr and Ana Cubas • April 24, 2020

Looking at this week’s releases might transport you to a different era. Chromatics, Florence + the Machine and Jamie xx — like, seriously, what year is it? Anyways, nostalgia...

Weekly Radio Roundup: April 10 – April 16

The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.

Ian Reid, Claire Jones, Alexandra Bentzien and Ana Cubas • April 17, 2020

In the immortal words of ESG: “Dance!” With social distancing measures being extended throughout the world, the need for levity is imperative. As hysteria by way of isolation...

Remembering John Prine: Our Poet, Our Friend

Celebrating the iconic American storyteller who changed music forever and brought us closer together.

Hanna Khosravi, Contributing Writer • April 15, 2020

The first John Prine song I heard was not technically his. “Clay Pigeons,” revitalized by Prine in his 2005 Grammy-winning album, “Fair and Square,” is originally a Blaze...

Weekly Radio Roundup: April 3 – April 9

The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.

Izzy Salas, Henry Carr, Isabella Armus, Ana Cubas, Alexandra Bentzien and Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer • April 10, 2020

Another week in isolation, another opportunity to explore great music. Here at the Music Desk, we’re celebrating the fact that this is the 10th edition of this column that hopes...

Record Store Day Is Rescheduled. Can It Still Survive?

Record Store Day has been moved to June 20, but the trend of social distancing suggests lower sales.

Ana Cubas, Staff Writer • April 9, 2020

April is the most glorious month of the year for vinyl junkies, veterans and rookies alike. Unheard live performances, digital album giants and new singles are released in limited...

Dua Lipa’s Pop Escapism Arrived Just in Time

Dua Lipa conjures newness by incorporating history with her latest album. “Future Nostalgia” is unafraid to dance and begs its listeners to embody its rhythms.

Henry Carr, Contributing Writer • April 8, 2020

It’s day 17 of quarantine. My family and I are lethargically slumped in our rooms over our respective technological devices. We’re all in our pajamas, despite the fact that...

Weekly Radio Roundup: March 27 – April 2

The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.

Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer and Alexandra Bentzien • April 3, 2020

The world’s halt has driven many creatives to fully involve themselves in their craft. Whether it be Arca taking over Twitch or Nick Hakim announcing a new album, the music world...