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An artist sings into a microphone on a stage made to look like a minka-style house with sliding doors open to reveal a mountain lake scene. A few musicians play in the corner.

Review: Rex Orange County’s ‘FINALLY: A Theatre Tour’ grapples with his emotional turmoil on stage

Returning to the stage after a two-year hiatus, Alexander O'Connor captivated fans with introspective tunes and classics alike through an intimate performance.
Jonathan Mak, Sports Editor October 16, 2024

The iconic Beacon Theatre's ornate cornices and vast red curtains set the stage for Rex Orange County's six-show stint In New York City, beginning on Friday, Oct. 11. With the...

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Review: Charli xcx’s new remix album explores the nuances of fear and fame

With the help of esteemed collaborators, “Brat and it's completely different but also still brat” remains loyal to the original’s motifs and themes while exposing a new level of vulnerability.
Amelia Knust, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

This year, it seems as though all of the prominent names in pop have released albums — Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish, to name a few. But it was entirely...

A large crowd in front of a stage with three people in front of a backdrop that says “VAMPIRE WEEKEND." Two screens show close-up shots of a man holding a guitar.

Review: Vampire Weekend packs 2 decades worth of hits into its MSG show

The veteran indie rockers returned to their hometown for the first time since 2019, littering their set with jams, covers and much-loved deep cuts.
Ethan Beck, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

Last Thursday, Vampire Weekend took Chinatown by surprise, putting on a concert performance for a small crowd in front of the Time Again bar. The band launched into its classic...

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Lupe Fiasco and Frayne Vibez bring electric energy to Brooklyn Steel

WSN spoke to hip-hop rapper Lupe Fiasco and opener Frayne Vibez about hosting a night celebrating hip-hop roots.
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor October 10, 2024

Blue and pink lights flash, reflecting off artist Frayne Vibez’s Spider-Man’s jacket as he enters the Brooklyn Steel venue to a crowd cheering his name. As the opening act...

A person outside of N.Y.U. Stern, wearing a red keffiyeh, speaks into a microphone. Around him are protestors holding signs that say “HANDS OFF OUR STUDENTS” and “CEASEFIRE NOW”.

Q&A: CAS prof. Chenjerai Kumanyika challenges NYPD preconceptions with new podcast

The audio journalist Chenjerai Kumanyika spoke to WSN about his new podcast, “Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD.”
Julia Diorio, Arts Editor October 4, 2024

CAS professor Chenjerai Kumanyika opens his new podcast, “Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD,” with a clip of his daughter, Eniola, asking him about the police’s...

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‘Sink Your Teeth’ digests love in modern times

Neon Trees takes a bite into the strain of relationships through dance-worthy yet emotional ballads.
Ellie DaSilva, Contributing Writer October 4, 2024

Everyone knows the song “‘Everybody Talks,” either from its initial release in 2012 or its resurgence on social media in the summer of 2022. Whenever the song plays, with...

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Review: Katy Perry’s feminist vision for ‘143’ falls short

In an attempt to boomerang back into the main pop scene, Perry delivers a lackluster tracklist despite its 2010s-pop sensibilities and all-star features.
Kaitlyn Sze Tu, Contributing Writer October 3, 2024

Katy Perry’s foray back into pop was her audacious single, “WOMAN’S WORLD,” in July. For the star made famous by hits like “Firework” and “Teenage Dream,” it was...

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Review: ‘MIXTAPE PLUTO’ delivers the dark thrills and new vulnerability

In Future's third release of the year, he strikes a balance of hype and heartache that keeps fans hooked.
Chazzel Ferbol, Contributing Writer October 2, 2024

It’s undeniable that the artistic partnership between Future and Metro Boomin is a match made in heaven. It feels like it was just yesterday that the duo rocked the world with...

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Review: The Sweat Tour turns Madison Square Garden into New York City’s hottest club

Charli XCX and Troye Sivan took the stage with star-studded guests, impeccable stage design and “Club Classics” that kept the room moving all night long.
Amelia Knust, Contributing Writer September 27, 2024

A sea of bright green flooded the streets of New York City on Sept. 23, marking Charli XCX and Troye Sivan’s sold-out show at Madison Square Garden. To the two artists’ devoted...

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Review: Hippo Campus’ ‘Flood’ is a warm and welcome look at getting older

With witty lyricism and stripped-back production style, the band delivers pearls of wisdom on its latest album.
Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor September 27, 2024

Despite writing over 100 songs over the course of five years for its fourth studio album, Midwest indie rock band Hippo Campus chose to release only 13. Dissatisfied with the production...

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Review: ‘The Forest Is the Path’ follows Snow Patrol’s decade-long healing journey

Snow Patrol’s millennial-melancholic sound adapts itself to the current state of indie-rock in its new album, “The Forest Is The Path.”
Ana Marks, Contributing Writer September 26, 2024

Snow Patrol's newest album, "The Forest Is The Path," is loud — each chorus is accompanied by loud drums and an even louder guitar. In this way, it feels reminiscent of the band's...

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Steinhardt welcomes rapper Eve as its newest scholar-in-residence

Grammy-winning rap legend Eve kicked off her tenure as this year’s Steinhardt scholar-in-residence, where she spoke on her new memoir “Who’s That Girl?” with co-writer and NYU adjunct professor Kathy Iandoli.
Ekene Onukogu, Contributing Writer September 26, 2024

On Sept. 21, hip-hop trailblazer Eve came to the Kimmel Center for University Life to speak on music, motherhood and her newly-released memoir “Who’s That Girl?” in conversation...