Arts

Review: Jazz songwriter Defne Şahin gives a twist on Dickinson’s classics with ‘HOPE’
The Berlin-based singer-songwriter’s newest album reconstructs the poems of Emily Dickinson into wandering, heartfelt jazz songs.
Ethan Beck, Staff Writer
• November 7, 2023

Live from New York: it’s your Saturday Night!
Whether you’re a longtime fan of the show or your favorite stars are hosting, here’s your best shot at making it into Studio 8H.
Dani Biondi, Contributing Writer
• November 7, 2023

AI gave us the ‘last’ Beatles song
The first unheard Beatles song in nearly 30 years is now here, but at what cost?
Holden Lay, Staff Writer
• November 6, 2023

Q&A: Director and NYU alum Raven Jackson on the making of ‘All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt’
WSN spoke with Jackson, the director of A24’s newest release, about creating visual poetry with an uncompromising vision.
Liv Steinhardt, Contributing Writer
• November 6, 2023

Review: ‘Flyte’ explores the bittersweet beginnings of new love
The indie-folk duo Flyte performed in New York City last Friday. The musicians’ self-titled third album — a beautifully raw and intimate ode to relationships — is now available to stream on all platforms.
Stephanie Wong, Arts Editor
• November 3, 2023

Review: ‘All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt’ and meditating on the changes that define us
NYU Film grad’s debut feature treats themes of change and memory with audiovisual precision.
Liv Steinhardt, Contributing Writer
• November 3, 2023

Review: On the perils of premature womanhood in ‘Priscilla’
Sofia Coppola’s newest film paints a vulnerable and overdue portrait of Elvis’ enigmatic wife.
Maggie Turner, Contributing Writer
• November 3, 2023

Q&A: Eden De Jesus on originality and urban lifestyle in filmmaking
WSN spoke with NYU Tisch Alumni De Jesus to discuss his upbringing and influences towards his thesis film, “Mamey.”
Constantine Moore, Contributing Writer
• November 2, 2023

Review: Reneé Rapp’s ‘Snow Hard Feelings’ Tour
With one special guest, two openers and three pairs of pants, Rapp returned to New York to perform with her own sound.
Natalie Thomas, Anna Baird-Hassell and Emily Genova
• November 2, 2023

Staff Recs: Caw-caw!
WSN’s Arts Desk shares their fowl-themed favorites.
Julia Diorio, Mick Gaw, Stephanie Wong, Alexa Donovan and Clara Scholl
• November 2, 2023

Review: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ is classic nostalgia at its best
The “Five Nights at Freddy’s” movie adaptation gives us the same scares, laughs and fun the franchise did a decade ago.
Tony Jaeyeong Jeong, Contributing Writer
• November 2, 2023

Review: With ‘Census Designated,’ Jane Remover continues her stylistic evolution into shoegaze and grunge
Despite being a departure from her previous work, Remover’s sophomore album will impress longtime fans and new listeners alike.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• October 31, 2023


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