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Review: YT is the future of UK rap

The British rapper dropped an earworm-filled debut project that pushes Jerk rap to its limit with features from fellow U.K. artists.
Antonio Johri, Contributing Writer April 8, 2025

In the United Kingdom, an entire underground scene is on the rise, which can be attributed in large part to the Nigerian diaspora that is producing some of the best music in underground...

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Review: NAV finds his sound in ‘OMW2 REXDALE’

NAV’s first album in three years shows signs of evolution — and The Weeknd, Playboi Carti and Don Toliver help him get there.
Antonio Johri, Contributing Writer April 7, 2025

Navraj Singh Goraya, the self-proclaimed "first brown boy to get it poppin’,” rose to prominence following the SoundCloud boom of 2016 as a rapper and producer. Goraya, who...

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Review: ‘Forever Is a Feeling’ is for the romantics

Lucy Dacus’ new album beautifully explores the multifaceted elements of romance through sentimental songwriting.
Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

Spring is in full bloom, and Lucy Dacus’ new lovesick album is the perfect soundtrack for the season. “Forever Is a Feeling” marks Dacus’ fourth studio album and is...

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Books beyond Bobst: A novel in verse, a journalism-centered drama and more

Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.

“Self-Help” by Lorrie Moore Lorrie Moore’s short story collection “Self-Help” made me truly appreciate the art of prose. Looking into the lives of various women going...

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‘Hell of a Summer’ is a Gen Z take on slasher, summer camp horror

WSN spoke with director-actor duo Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk about how they tailored their debut film for a younger audience.
Tony Jaeyeong Jeong, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

Horror films set at summer camps were a guaranteed formula for decades in the past. Isolated summer camp in the middle of a dark forest, seemingly ancient cabins that hide a dark...

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Review: Ariana Grande radiates authenticity on ‘eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead’

Closing the chapter of her “eternal sunshine” era, the pop star adds six new songs and a short film to deepen the original story.
Amelia Knust, Staff Writer April 4, 2025

There’s no doubt that Ariana Grande is at an artistic high right now. Straight out of an Oscar-nominated award season, the singer has returned, stacking harmonies and spitting...

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Review: ‘Operation Mincemeat’ fails its mission

The WWII historical comedy is crossing the pond after its Olivier win for best new musical.
Ethan Li, Deputy Copy Chief April 4, 2025

The theater world is facing a British invasion. Of the 42 2024-25 Broadway shows, almost one in five have previously played in London, with countless more off-Broadway. As Paul...

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Q&A: Braden Bales has nothing to hide

Prior to the release of his new single “SUBTITLE,” the pop-rock artist spoke to WSN about being an open book — both musically and online.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor April 4, 2025

TMI doesn’t exist for 23-year-old Canadian artist Braden Bales. In 2023, TikTok clung to his song “CHRONICALLY CAUTIOUS,” a candid rumination on the tension between his mental...

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Review: With Wallows, ‘More’ is better

Contrary to the new EP’s title, it doesn’t take much for the indie rock band to deliver some great hits.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor April 3, 2025

I’ve been insufferable about my love for Wallows for nearly a decade. In middle school, I was the girl telling every “13 Reasons Why” watcher that Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette)...

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The Brooklyn Museum reflects on 200 years and embraces change

The Brooklyn Museum celebrates its bicentennial with the exhibition “Breaking the Mold: Brooklyn Museum at 200,” honoring both past work and new additions.
Petunia Hu, Contributing Writer April 3, 2025

In 1819, American painter Francis Guy gazed out the window of his studio on Front Street — now part of Dumbo — and decided to capture the scene before him. The result was his...

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NYU Vocollision on quarterfinals and family ties

The a cappella group spoke to WSN prior to performing at the Varsity Vocals International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella semifinals on March 30.
Rory Lustberg, Staff Writer April 3, 2025

The NYU a cappella group Vocollision may just be straight out of “Pitch Perfect.” The 18-person musical group performed at the International Championship of Collegiate A...

Eli Lane performs his monologue as the character Zak in the play “The Ball.” (Ivy Chan for WSN)

At the Fresh Fruit Festival, NYU students bring gay to the stage

Presented by All Out Arts, the festival’s 2025 10-Minute Play Contest featured student directors and actors.
Dylan Henschen, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

Broadway has its fair share of LGBTQ+ representation — think musicals like “& Juliet” and plays like “Oh, Mary!” — but at the Fresh Fruit Festival, there is an...