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Music

Do you know all 15 of NYU’s music majors?

Do you know all 15 of NYU’s music majors?

Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor February 28, 2025

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

Please don’t stop the music: Inside NYC’s thriving DJ scene

Maggie Turner, Deputy Under the Arch Editor February 28, 2025

Steinhardt sophomore Timilehin Awaye and Tisch junior Trenton Michael.

Students share stage with JT and Ravyn Lenae at V100 Concert

Krish Dev, Director of Creative and Digital Strategy February 28, 2025

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Review: ‘Automatic’ turns The Lumineers’ sound inside out

Twenty years into their journey, Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites have shed their signature folk softness for something strikingly unfiltered.
Sadie Pease, Contributing Writer February 27, 2025

Since the 2012 release of its hit song “Ho Hey,” The Lumineers, has found great success through its signature folk-infused style characterized by raw storytelling and heartfelt...

(Courtesy of Universal Music Group)

Review: Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR reunite on ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’

The two Canadian artists deliver a mixed bag of 21 tracks, leaving listeners as confused as Drake seems to be.
Antonio Johri, Contributing Writer February 26, 2025

After Kendrick Lamar’s scathing “Not Like Us” gained traction, Drake responded with a defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group — which manages both Lamar and Drake...

(Courtesy of Bella Sgarlata)

Q&A: Molly Grace can charm anyone with a single song

On the opening night of her North American tour, pop diva Molly Grace sat down with WSN to discuss the virality of her songs, queer representation and the pop music renaissance.
Amelia Knust, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

Equipped with pink sparkly dresses, platform white heels and an enviable vocal range, Molly Grace is a woman to watch for in the music landscape. Since the 2021 release of her...

Steinhardt sophomore Timilehin Awaye and Tisch junior Trenton Michael.

Students share stage with JT and Ravyn Lenae at V100 Concert

The annual student-run event saw 1,000-plus attendees and featured two NYU performers, alongside its first all-female guest list.
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy February 24, 2025

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Unique talents and ensembles shine at UltraViolet Live

The winner of this year’s universitywide talent show was Steinhardt junior Aasia Gabbour, whose Chinese violin performance stunned the contest’s celebrity judges.
Mariana Arboleda, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

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Review: ‘choke enough’ is a hard-hitting anthology of random, playful electropop narratives

In her full-length debut, the French synth-pop princess Oklou pushes the bounds of her discography, which, for years, has circulated almost entirely online.
Ian Sleat, Contributing Writer February 21, 2025

Classically trained in piano and cello and a co-producer on all of her tracks, Marylou Mayniel — better known as Oklou — first found traction thanks to the chronically online...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

10 love songs we adore

These musical picks are like a box of chocolates for your playlist.

As we approach Valentine’s Day, the Arts Desk is unconcerned with your relationship status. Whether you’re single, taken or somewhere in between, the desire to celebrate love...

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

Vigil Records: How dorm room jams turned into dim sum raves

These NYU students are up all night building community through music.
Caia Cupolo, Contributing Writer February 13, 2025

Last year, Gallatin first-year Matthew Jeffers and Stern first-years Darren Liu and Alex Xu occupied room 1010 in Brittany Hall. Along with Steinhardt first-year Maung-Gyi “Mango”...