Music

Staff Recs: Best Albums for Winter
The key to surviving crazy temperature drops and impromptu blizzards? Music recs from the critically acclaimed weekly series from WSN’s Arts Desk!
Guru Ramanathan, Alex Cullina, Claire Fishman, Nicole Rosenthal
• February 1, 2019

Bring Me the Horizon Explores Pop, Alt Rock on ‘amo’
The metalcore band opts for a softer sound on their new release.
Gabriele Esposito-Wilcock, Contributing Writer
• January 29, 2019

The Ophelias’ Lyricist Reflects on Tisch Graduation and Embraces Uncertainty
The frontwoman has just graduated Tisch and moved into the national spotlight — but she’s still carefully planning her next steps.
Amelia McBain, Contributing Writer
• January 28, 2019

Japanese Breakfast Brings ‘Another Planet’ to the Space Ballroom
The indie-pop powerhouse is on a national tour promoting her sophomore album.
Gabriele Esposito-Wilcock, Contributing Writer
• January 22, 2019

New School and NYU Collide for Haiku
Megan O’Brien, Contributing Writer
• December 3, 2018

3OH!3 Commands Irving Plaza
If you’re looking for a time machine to take you to that part of 2008, you’re in luck.
Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor
• December 3, 2018

On a Rainy Monday, Aminé Takes Brooklyn Steel by Storm
Aminé’s bright yellow energy mixed with unfaltering gratitude transformed a concert into a creatively masterful self-love sermon.
Avani Jurakhan, Staff Writer
• November 29, 2018

Tyler, the Creator’s Grinch Steals Christmas
The rapper’s remake of the iconic Grinch theme song is meaner than ever.
Avani Jurakhan, Staff Writer
• November 26, 2018

Anderson .Paak Shows Funk Belongs Back in Hip-Hop
The musician’s new album combines old hip-hop sounds to pave a new wave in today’s mainstream rap.
Jun Sung, Contributing Writer
• November 26, 2018

Music Desk Staff Recs: Best Songs of Fall 2018
Music Desk
• November 20, 2018

Behind the Scenes With the Producers of ‘thank u, next’
WSN speaks with Social House, the LA-based duo behind Ariana Grande's chart-topping hit.
Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer
• November 19, 2018

Tennis Plays Stripped Down Hits at (Le) Poisson Rouge
As part of their “Solo in Stereo” tour, the husband-and-wife duo are traveling the country without a backing band and reworking most of their classics.
Penina Warren, Contributing Writer
• November 19, 2018

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