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Music

Student browses through Spotify’s homepage. Spotify has recently made itself much more accessible to independent artists, including students. (Photograph by Alana Beyer)

Spotify’s New Free Upload Initiative Splits Budding Artists

Spotify's new initiative to empower independent artists might be causing them more harm than good.
Ethan Zack, Contributing Writer October 15, 2018
Spotify's new initiative has left some musicians uncertain about what kind of impact it will have on the landscape of the streaming service and the music industry at large.
A collage depicting the many artists and movements in pop culture influenced by the Velvet Underground. (Photo by Daniella Nichinson)

The Velvet Underground Through the Lens of ’60s New York

Daniella Nichinson, Arts Editor October 15, 2018
The Velvet Underground Experience, a new immersive exhibition, takes you down the history of one of history's greatest bands and the 1960s-era New York that influenced it.
Behind the Scenes With the NYU Mixtapes Preparing for Concert

Behind the Scenes With the NYU Mixtapes Preparing for Concert

Guru Ramanathan, Film Editor October 12, 2018

The Mixtapes are one of NYU’s most popular a capella groups, currently led by Musical Director Sam Dhanraj, a senior in Steinhardt. They recently released their first single...

A girl waves the pride flag during "Heaven," off of Troye's debut album, "Blue Neighborhood." Troye told the audience that for him, "Heaven" was about his coming out experience. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Kim Petras and Troye Sivan Blossom on BLOOM Tour

Joel Lee, Staff Writer October 12, 2018
Troye Sivan and Kim Petras brought an atmosphere of inclusion and self-expression to their Radio City Music Hall concert on Tuesday night.
Clive Davis sophomore Nala Duma, known by stage name Ntu. (via facebook.com)

Clive Davis’ Ntu on Standing Out

Avani Jurkahan, Contributing Writer October 12, 2018
WSN talks to Clive Davis sophomore and musician Ntu about his inspiration, process and aspirations.
Musician R. Kelly is the subject of recent controversies surrounding his sexual misconduct allegations

Should We Ignore the Mess Behind the Music?

Ethan Zack, Contributing Writer October 4, 2018
How do we define the ethics of listening to controversial musicians and can we separate the art from its creator?
Johnny Champagne, also know as Chris Tapper, is a second-year in Clive Davis.

Champagne on Clive and Collaboration

Avani Jurakhan, Staff Writer October 1, 2018
Clive Davis sophomore Chris Tapper, who performs under the stage name Johnny Champagne, shares his passionate process of creating music.
Jay Milton of Rochester-based group The Demos.

Inside The Demos’ Latest Spirited, Vintage-Sounding EP

Penina Warren, Contributing Writer September 28, 2018
Rochester-based band The Demos played a spirited headlining set at the Mercury Lounge on Monday night.
Members of boy group *NSYNC.

Staff Recs: Best Early 2000s Jams

Unabashedly indulge your bedazzled former self and rock out to these early 2000s hits.
Young Thug performing at Violet 100 earlier this year.

Mumble Rap: A Genre or a Joke?

Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer September 24, 2018
The mumble rap genre includes artists like 21 Savage and Lil Uzi Vert, but it still has critics questioning its musical validity.
 Kali Uchis and Tyler, The Creator in the "Perfect" music video.

Staff Recs: Best Songs To Fall In Love To

Fall is the season when everyone wants to find in love — here are the best songs to indulge your inner romantic.
Fall is the season when everyone wants to find in love — here are the best songs to indulge your inner romantic.
Cover art for "That's My Fault."

This Steinhardt Junior Wants to Be on Your Sex Playlist

Michael Muth, Contributing Writer September 19, 2018
Steinhardt junior Pedro Cañas's new single "That's My Fault" is a smooth and funky delight.