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Ariana Grande on the cover of her fourth studio album.

Sounds of ‘Sweetener’

Julia Fields, Contributing Writer September 17, 2018
Ariana Grande's new album "Sweetener" is a remarkable addition to her discography that shares meaningful and empowering music.
"Fall Out Boy" on stage during a performance.

Has Emo Dug Its Own Grave?

Natasha Jokic, Contributing Writer September 10, 2018
Emo, as we know it, is dead. Or perhaps the genre is just reworked into a distant, cooler cousin.
Sheck Wes at this year's Mystery Concert.

Sheck Wes Paints the Town Rouge at Mystery Concert

Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor September 5, 2018
Sheck Wes, Japanese Breakfast and Venus X took to the stage at (Le) Poisson Rouge last night, for NYU students only.
Kelela performing at the 2016 Mystery Concert.

Mystery Concert Headliners Revealed

Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor September 4, 2018
NYU has revealed the three acts performing at the annual Mystery Concert.
Michael Manzi plays a show at campus music venue The Bitter End.

This Gallatin Junior Sings and Studies Love

Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor September 4, 2018
Michael Manzi took to the stage at The Bitter End to share his meditations on love and its versatile forms.
Mia Berrin of Pom Pom Squad.

Three Student Acts on the Rise

Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor August 26, 2018
Check out this handful of talented up-and-coming musicians at NYU to start off your fall semester.
Panorama Day Two Brings Janet Jackson Super Fans and A Cappella Performances

Panorama Day Two Brings Janet Jackson Super Fans and A Cappella Performances

Pamela Jew, Managing Editor of Under the Arch July 29, 2018

In a sea of Janet Jackson fans waiting for who they lovingly refer to as “mother,” the muddy, sinking ground below was the only reminder of yesterday’s midday cancelation....

Hundreds of people leaving Panorama Music Festival as security led them toward emergency exits.

Panorama Day One Flooded With Rain and Angry Festival Goers

Pamela Jew, Managing Editor of Under the Arch July 29, 2018

With the headliner amounting to be Daniel Caesar, Panorama Music Festival was cut short on its first day due to incoming flooding. Randall’s Island, where the festival is held,...

From Right to Left, Adam Roat, James Feinberg, Matt Rose.

The Many Musical Hats of Matt Rose

July 10, 2018
Matt Rose sat down with WSN to discuss his diverse approach to music, cinema, and theater.
KPR's profile on Soundcloud.

KPR Searches for Nostalgia with New EP

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor July 10, 2018
KPR tries to meld a variety of trending hip hop elements together in his new project, with middling results.
Jungle on stage on June 18 at the collective's live performance at the Brooklyn Steel.

Jungle Was Busy Earnin’ the Crowd’s Love at Recent Brooklyn Steel Show

Xin-Rui Lee, Contributing Writer July 2, 2018
A review of Jungle's performance on June 18 at the Bowery in New York.