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Staff Recs: Best Movie Soundtracks and Scores

Ryan Mikel, Nicole Rosenthal, Guru Ramanathan, Daniella Nichinson and Alex Cullina • October 26, 2018

The release of "Mid90s" has reminded audiences of the importance of a great soundtrack. Check out WSN's top picks for best movie soundtracks and scores.

Mom + Pop Celebrates 10 Years With Brooklyn Steel Showcase

Penina Warren, Contributing Writer • October 26, 2018

Notable New York City-based indie label Mom + Pop celebrated its 10th anniversary at Brooklyn Steel with electrifying performances by artists like Courtney Barnett, Sleigh Bells and Sunflower Bean.

Rock Has Slowed Its Roll: How Rock Music Lost Its Edge

Sophie Lee, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2018

50 years ago, rock music was at its zenith. In 2018, the genre's power has subsided as hip-hop and EDM take over. What happened to make rock 'n' roll lose its edge?

Britain’s Bad Girl Lily Allen Takes on Terminal 5

Penina Warren, Contributing Writer • October 24, 2018

Lily Allen — the fearless voice of a generation of women who have no issue being just as raunchy as the boys — is all grown up. Though Britain’s beloved bad girl and...

Unpopular Opinions: Albums

Daniella Nichinson, Nicole Rosenthal, Guru Ramanathan and Ali Zimmerman • October 24, 2018

Think you have a hot take on an underrated or overrated record? See how it holds up against WSN's picks in Unpopular Opinions: Albums edition.

Gorillaz Shake Up Barclays Center in Their Last Appearance ‘For A While’

Two decades into their career, British band Gorillaz still bring energy and excitement to the Barclays Center, but allude to a break soon to come.

Jessica Xing, Staff Writer • October 23, 2018

Self-described, British “virtual band” Gorillaz played a nearly sold-out show at the Barclays Center on Oct. 13 for what is possibly one of the band’s last concerts for a...

Kero Kero Bonito Blow the Roof Off Elsewhere

Jun Sung • October 23, 2018

London indie pop band Kero Kero Bonito offer innovative tracks to an enthusiastic Brooklyn crowd.

WNYU Hosts Talk Radio and Resistance

Jessica Xing, Contributing Writer • October 22, 2018

Student hosts from NYU's radio station WNYU discuss the power of music as a social and political medium.

Growing Up In — and According to — the ‘U.S.A.’

Jude Zhu, Contributing Writer • October 17, 2018

Writer Jude Zhu gives his unique perspective of growing up in China and listening to Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." with his father.

Kero Kero Bonito Evolves From Sugar Pop Into Indie Rock with New Album

Jun Sung, Contributing Writer • October 17, 2018

Kero Kero Bonito’s incorporates experimental indie rock in their newest album "Time 'n' Place," signifying an evolution from their previous sugar pop style.

A Film Within an Album: A Closer Look at the ‘A Star Is Born’ Soundtrack

Lady Gaga and Mark Ronson create a powerful and visceral soundtrack that brings 'A Star is Born' to life.

Michael Muth, Contributing Writer • October 16, 2018

The streaming era of music has been a tumultuous journey of countless ventures within the industry, from unannounced album releases to streaming plans as low as $5 a month. The...

88Rising: Marketing Race, Not Music

Asian-American hip-hop media company 88Rising focuses too much on brand than content.

Jun Sung, Contributing Writer • October 16, 2018

88Rising is an Asian-American mass media company based out of New York that focuses on spreading Asian hip-hop in both the United States as well as East Asia. The collective has...