Arts

NYU’s ‘Here Lies Love’ syllabus dives deep into the controversial musical
Two NYC-based professors, one from NYU, collaborated to compile a selection of resources that contextualize David Byrne and Fatboy Slim’s musical.
Ella Sabrina Malabanan, Contributing Writer
• September 28, 2023

Deadbeat Girl speaks on artistic collaboration and current tour
Singer-songwriter and NYU student Val Olson has turned their background in music production and passion for lyricism into a budding career.
Eleanor Jacobs, Contributing Writer
• September 27, 2023

NYU’s creative writing department kicks off its fall 2023 reading series
A premiere night of passion-filled poetry by Dean Rader and Nicole Sealey took place at the NYU Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House on Sept. 14.
Olivia Olson, Contributing Writer
• September 26, 2023

Program Board’s mystery concert brings new levels of fun to NYU
Performers TisaKorean, Diz and Safa put on electrifying sets at a concert hosted by NYU’s Program Board last week.
Olivia Olson, Contributing Writer
• September 26, 2023

Review: ‘Dumb Money’ wages war on the wealthy through sensory overload
Craig Gillespie’s energetic new film begins by telling the story of the 2021 GameStop short squeeze, but ends with overconfident optimism.
Liv Steinhardt, Contributing Writer
• September 25, 2023

WSN’s guide to the 61st New York Film Festival
In anticipation of this year’s New York Film Festival, WSN has put together a list of must-see movie premieres you will want to secure tickets for before they sell out.
Mick Gaw, Film & TV Editor
• September 25, 2023

Review: ‘The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We’ is Mitski’s steady, Americana experiment
With lush, earthy instrumentation and engaging lyrical quandaries, the indie-rock artist takes a new direction in her newest album.
Ethan Beck, Staff Writer
• September 25, 2023

Q&A: Rowan Drake talks growing up into fame
Known for his TikTok song snippets and YouTube videos, the up-and-coming artist reveals his backstory, first loves and the meaning behind it all.
Tess McLafferty, Contributing Writer
• September 25, 2023

Off the Radar: ‘Alice in the Cities,’ a guide for lost souls
Off the Radar is a weekly column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “Alice in the Cities” is available to stream on Kanopy.
Amalia Rizos, Contributing Writer
• September 22, 2023

Summer music festivals aren’t what they used to be
Despite the recent rise in popularity of music festivals, repeated disasters and mishaps may be a sign they’re in decline.
Julia Diorio, Music Editor
• September 22, 2023

Review: ‘Stop Making Sense’ immortalizes a band in its prime
A24's restoration of the concert film featuring Talking Heads cements the legendary band's legacy as a pioneer of New Wave music.
Stephanie Wong, Arts Editor
• September 22, 2023

Review: Laufey’s latest album ‘Bewitched’ is an ode to the dreamers
The Icelandic-Chinese artist introduced young audiences to classical jazz with her new album.
Diana C. Sánchez González, Contributing Writer
• September 21, 2023



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