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Sam Fender’s ‘People Watching’ delivers smashing personal reflection

The singer blends intimate storytelling with societal critique in this musically robust and dynamic project.
Rory Lustberg, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

Sam Fender’s “People Watching” is aptly titled. Across 11 songs, Fender sings an ode to his ailing hometown of North Shields, UK — and growing up and out of where...

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5 books to kick off Women’s History Month

March is the perfect time to dig into feminist literature.
Siobhán Minerva and Alexa Donovan March 5, 2025

March is a wonderful month — the flowers start to bloom, the sun gets a little bit stronger and we honor the trailblazing female activists of history. Even if Women’s History...

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Review: ‘Redwood’ spotlights the roots of resilience

Broadway legend Idina Menzel returns to 41st Street for the new musical “Redwood.”
Luke Vrba, Contributing Writer March 5, 2025

After nearly a decade, Idina Menzel is back on Broadway. The Tony Award-winning NYU alum you’ve seen in “Wicked” and “Rent” and heard in “Frozen” now stars in “Redwood,”...

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Q&A: Kate Forbes on the clothes behind ‘The Brutalist’

Kate Forbes, costume designer of the Oscar-winning film, spoke to WSN about her career and design process.
Jadah Jules, Contributing Writer March 4, 2025

Kate Forbes started as an insatiable teen from Leicester scouting the world for punks and club kids, or anyone who shared her desire for self-expression in an insipid culture....

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Alum Sean Baker snags 4 Oscars for ‘Anora,’ including best picture

Five alumni took home a total of seven Academy Awards last night, including best picture, best director, best costume design and best animated feature film.
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2025

Tisch alum Sean Baker won four Oscars for “Anora” at the 97th Academy Awards, sweeping best picture, best director, best original screenplay and best film editing.  “We’re...

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Review: Alessia Cara’s ‘Love & Hyperbole’ is personal and honest

The singer’s newest album explores personal themes of love and mental health in a refreshing way.
Ellie DaSilva, Contributing Writer March 3, 2025

At some point in 2015, every pop-loving teenager listened to Alessia Cara’s self-love anthem “Scars to Your Beautiful.” The song played everywhere, from outlet stores to...

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Review: Rusty Williams’ ‘Grand Man’ reflects on timeless love

The 78-year-old grandfather of Paramore’s Hayley Williams releases his debut album 50 years after its initial recording.
Brishti Sarkar, Contributing Writer March 3, 2025

Millions of people around the world know and love Paramore, a Tennessee-based rock band that has never stopped releasing energetic music throughout its 21-year career. Fans especially...

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“My work and music are entwined. Totally.”

Grayson Stotz, Under the Arch Editor February 28, 2025

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The intersection of music and memory

Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor February 28, 2025