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TKTK Sessions: Jasmine Niquel Jackson

Michael Muth, Contributing Writer April 9, 2018
WSN sat down with Jasmine Niquel Jackson to discuss the roots of her songwriting, her family's influence and her hopes for a future in the industry.
Lorde headlined the "Melodrama" tour Wednesday night in Barclays Center.

Staff Recs: Best Lorde Songs

In honor of the Melodrama Tour's stop in Brooklyn on Wednesday night, WSN has compiled a list of the best Lorde songs.
Lisa Brühlmann’s “Blue My Mind” explores the bizarre coming-of-age of a girl who turns into a fish.

Horrific Female Coming of Age at What The Fest?!

Devanshi Khetarpal, Staff Writer April 6, 2018
If you enjoyed Julia Ducournau’s “Raw,” “Blue My Mind” will likely be right up your alley. The coming-of-age film with a dark, fantastic twist explores the bizarre reality of a teenage girl trying to find her way through puberty and high school.
Isabella Rossellini by Richard Avedon, 1982.

Chickens and Evolution Come to the New York Public Library

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer April 6, 2018
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? This was one of the topics discussed during the event “Chickens & Eggs,” held at the New York Public Library on April 3 and hosted by Isabella Rossellini and Menno Schilthuizen.
Musican and Gallatin junior Alex Carr in Washington Square Park.

Alex Carr Talks New Album, Traveling and Isolation

Sara Nuta, Contributing Writer April 4, 2018
Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and Gallatin junior Alex Carr is preparing to release a full-length album with his band.
16-year-old pop star Billie Eilish plays a sold-out show at The Bowery.

Up-and-Comer Billie Eilish Sells Out Bowery

Brandi Powell, Contributing Writer April 3, 2018
16-year-old pop star Billie Eilish played a sold-out show at The Bowery on March 23.
NYU first-year Magana Ngaiza just dropped her debut single "Keep It Going."

Magana Ngazia Always Hears the Music

Avani Jurakhan, Staff Writer April 2, 2018
NYU first-year Magana Ngaiza just dropped her debut single "Keep It Going."
Columbia MFA Directing Candidate Nana Dakin reimagines Shakespeare's "Richard III" with an all-female cast.

All-Female Cast Breathes Relevancy Into ‘Richard III’

Emma Hernando, Staff Writer April 2, 2018
Columbia University reimagines William Shakespeare's "Richard III" with all-female cast.
In her book "The Heart is a Shifting Sea," NYU grad Elizabeth Flock explores the most human and intimate aspects of love and marriage in India.

NYU Grad Explores Love and Marriage in India

Devanshi Khetarpal, Staff Writer April 2, 2018
In her new book "The Heart is a Shifting Sea," NYU grad Elizabeth Flock explores the most human and intimate aspects of love and marriage in India.
Tisch first-year Sam Slocum and GLS first-year Skylar Knapp of Been Stellar.

Been Stellar Talks Midwest and Ben Stiller

Nicole Rosenthal, Staff Writer April 2, 2018
NYU garage-punk band Been Stellar talk name, new music and home with WSN.
An ensemble of comedians performed in "The Roast of Vegetables" on March 25 at Union Hall in Brooklyn.

The Roast of Vegetables Serves Up Fresh Produce Puns

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer April 2, 2018
Vegetables: some people love them, most people hate them. This past Sunday, a rat pack of comedians roasted vegetables at Union Hall, where they lobbied insults and jabs at the produce.
Clockwise from top left, album covers from The Arctic Monkeys, Slowdive, Anderson .Paak , and Kim Petras.

Staff Recs: Best Songs to Spring into Spring With

Say goodbye to winter with our playlist of songs to spring into spring with!