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Connor Gatesman, Editor At Large
All content by Connor Gatesman
![Members of boy group *NSYNC.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/arts-recs-1-900x450.jpg)
Staff Recs: Best Early 2000s Jams
Connor Gatesman, Ryan Mikel, Nicole Rosenthal, Yasmin Gulec, Guru Ramanathan, Ali Zimmerman and Daniella Nichinson
• September 27, 2018
![KPR's profile on Soundcloud.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-07-10-at-6.54.02-PM-900x889.png)
KPR Searches for Nostalgia with New EP
Connor Gatesman, Music Editor
• July 10, 2018
![Single covers for Olivia Royal's "Please" (top left), Brett Castro’s “Much About Sadness” (top right), YIORGOS' "What We Do" (bottom left), Anxia's "Moonlight" (bottom right).](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/042518_roundup_coreyrome-900x900.jpg)
A Slew of Student Singles for Your Summer Playlist
Connor Gatesman, Music Editor
• April 25, 2018
![The crowd at Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Chicago.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/arts-recs-1-900x535.jpg)
Best Festival Lineups
Ryan Mikel, Pamela Jew, Tyler Crews and Connor Gatesman
• April 19, 2018
![Artist Frank Ocean](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/arts-recs-900x540.jpg)
Staff Recs: Best Frank Ocean Songs
Ryan Mikel, Connor Gatesman, Molly Dolan, Paola Nagovitch, Jemima McEvoy and Sakshi Venkatraman
• April 12, 2018
TKTK Sessions: Michael Manzi
Connor Gatesman, Music Editor
• April 9, 2018
![Students and faculty who attended Steinhardt’s Q&A with DIY rapper Russ pose for a photo following the one-hour session.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/040918_russ_via-twitter-900x900.jpg)
Russ Entertains His Ego at Steinhardt Q&A
Connor Gatesman, Music Editor
• April 9, 2018
![Modern Music Gets Personal](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/theme-connor-601x900.jpg)
Modern Music Gets Personal
Connor Gatesman, Music Editor
• April 4, 2018
![Clockwise starting top left: Ethan Uno (City College ‘21), Adrien Calvet (Gallatin ‘20), Jack Laboz (Clive Davis ‘20) and Manny Pinkins (Clive Davis ‘20)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/030618_singles_Ryan-Mikel-900x900.jpg)
Students Serve Up Diverse Set of Singles
Connor Gatesman, Music Editor
• March 6, 2018
![Cover of Pedro Cañas' new EP "Just You"](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pedro_Album_Cover-900x900.jpg)
Pedro Cañas Dives into Unknown with New EP
Connor Gatesman, Music Editor
• February 21, 2018
![The Misters, a band comprised of all NYU students, performed at Rockwood Music Hall on Feb. 3. Michael Knitting (center), a Steinhardt senior in the Music Business program; Brent Crude (right), a CAS alumnus; Todd Martin, a sophomore in Music Business (right center) and Jim White, an NYU Music Business alumnus (left).](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/misters_connor-gatesman-900x675.jpg)
The Misters Bring Fervor to Rockwood Music Hall
Connor Gatesman, Music Editor
• February 5, 2018
![New Jersey band Malibu performing. Malibu, Pom Pom Squad, Nando Dale and Been Stellar joined forces for a one-night concert in Queens.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/012918_transpecosshow_malibu.jpg-900x505.jpg)
NYU’s Pom Pom Squad and Been Stellar Stun in Queens
Connor Gatesman, Music Editor
• January 29, 2018
![Clockwise from top left
Pedro Cañas, Master Swami, Jesediah and Julian LaMadrid are all new artists for NYU’s latest artists.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Screen-Shot-2018-01-21-at-4.13.39-PM-772x900.png)
Four NYU Musicians to Watch
Connor Gatesman, Music Editor
• January 22, 2018
![Gallatin junior Alex Carr performed with his band at Sunnyvale in Brooklyn last Saturday.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/carr_connor-gatesman--900x671.png)
Alex Carr Proves His Potential
Connor Gatesman, Music Editor
• December 6, 2017
![Steinhardt senior Yasmin Williams plays guitar using a unique style called lap-tapping.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/yasmin-facebook-900x601.jpg)
Yasmin Williams Isn’t Afraid to Break Convention
Connor Gatesman, Music Editor
• December 4, 2017
![“Last Christmas” by Wham!, featuring the duo George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, Is one of the staff recommendations for best original holiday song.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/w.jpg)
Staff Recs: Best Original Holiday Songs
Jordan Reynolds, Yasmin Gulec, Tyler Crews, Anna Letson, Daniella Nichinson, Natasha Roy and Connor Gatesman
• December 1, 2017
![The Professors Issue](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/prof-900x600.jpg)
The Professors Issue
Connor Gatesman, Music Editor
• November 27, 2017
![Carlos Chirinos: Reaching Out Through Music](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Professors-Chirinos-Rachel-Buigas-Lopez-900x900.png)
Carlos Chirinos: Reaching Out Through Music
Connor Gatesman, Music Editor
• November 27, 2017
![TKTK Session: Lexi Riese Balances Power With Grace](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/tktk_annaletson-1-900x543.jpg)
TKTK Session: Lexi Riese Balances Power With Grace
Connor Gatesman, Music Editor
• November 20, 2017
![WSN staff chooses their favorite place to get Mac and Cheese ranging from places like S’MAC to Panera Bread to even Annie’s microwaveable plate.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_6919-900x600.jpg)
Staff Recs: Best Mac and Cheese
Jordan Reynolds, Natasha Roy, Connor Gatesman, Pamela Jew and Jemima McEvoy
• November 10, 2017
Vinyl’s Veritable Renaissance
Connor Gatesman, Music Editor
• November 6, 2017
![The Front Bottoms were performing at Starland Ballroom on Oct. 21. They are currently on a national tour promoting their new album “Going Grey.”](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/front-1-of-1-900x600.jpg)
Photo: The Front Bottoms Light Up the Stage in Their Home State
October 23, 2017
![Von Sell is an upcoming German singer situated in Bushwick who recently signed a deal with NYU’s Village Record. His new EP will be launched soon and available on all major streaming services.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/von_echo2-600x900.jpg)
Do Not Sell Von Sell Short
Connor Gatesman, Music Editor
• October 10, 2017
![Staff Recs: Scariest Horror Movies](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/StaffRecs_Facebook.jpg)
Staff Recs: Scariest Horror Movies
Jordan Reynolds, Ryan Mikel, Hailey Nuthals, Connor Gatesman, Thomas Chou, Adryan Barlia and Natasha Roy
• October 5, 2017
![Hip-Hop's Political Path](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/arts-hip-hop-facebook_1.jpg)
Hip-Hop’s Political Path
Connor Gatesman, Music Editor
• October 4, 2017
![NYU Clive Davis’s sophomore Jordan Taylor, also known as Akari, recently released his new EP “Lazyboy” on Aug. 24. You can find his songs on any major streaming services such as iTunes and Soundcloud.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/akari_courtesy-akari.jpg)
Psychedelia Meets Hip-Hop on Akari’s Lazyboy EP
Connor Gatesman, Music Editor
• October 2, 2017
![NYU Silver student Marcus Harley is also known by the stage name Swami Sound and recently released his new EP “Quiet Storm.”](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/swami_soundcloud.png)
Swami Sound Enters the Dreamscape with EP
Connor Gatesman, Music Editor
• September 25, 2017
![WSN Staff talk about their favorite tunes from this summer.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/slack-imgs-814x1000.jpg)
Staff Recs: Music for Pretending Summer Isn’t Over
Jordan Reynolds, Natasha Roy, Caroline Haskins, Anna Letson and Connor Gatesman
• September 14, 2017
![Webster Hall’s doors are closed for renovations indefinitely, ending a century of music history in the East Village.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/WebsterHall_Facebook-1383x1000.jpg)
End of An Era for Webster Hall
Connor Gatesman, Music Editor
• September 5, 2017
![C3, consisting of Steinhart and CAS freshmen, just released its debut EP.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/c3_courtesy-of-rohan-chander.jpg)
C3 Exudes Eclecticism With Debut EP
Connor Gatesman, Staff Writer
• May 1, 2017
![NYU student Mike Ellis has released a self-titled EP on iTunes, Amazon and all major streaming services. The five tracks feature a mix of pop and country.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/mike_youtube.com_.png)
Mike Ellis Fuses Pop and Country in New EP
Connor Gatesman, Staff Writer
• April 24, 2017
![Daye Jack, a former NYU student, has a new debut album with Warner Bros. Records called “No Data.” His music is known to have a throwback vibe with consistent instrumentals.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/daye-jack_hailey-nuthalsdaye-jack_hailey-nuthals-900x600.jpg)
Daye Jack Brings New School Flows to Old School Cool
Connor Gatesman, Staff Writer
• April 17, 2017
![Last Monday on April 3, the NYU Symphony performed under conductor Adam Glasser.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Screen-Shot-2017-04-11-at-9.20.32-PM.png)
NYU Symphony Soars Like No Other
Connor Gatesman, Staff Writer
• April 11, 2017
![Jazz Collective C3 Sinks Its Teeth Into NYC](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/connor_brandon-altman-and-brian-choi_4.png)
Jazz Collective C3 Sinks Its Teeth Into NYC
Connor Gatesman, Staff Writer
• March 27, 2017
![Tisch Clive Davis sophomore, Adrian Martens, also known as Dasychira, sat down with WSN to discuss music, travel and identity.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DSC_2487-copy-891x900.jpg)
Dasychira Doesn’t Sacrifice Soul for Sound
Connor Gatesman, Staff Writer
• March 6, 2017
![NYU Clive Davis alum Maggie Rogers released her debut EP “Now That the Light Is Fading” last Friday, Feb. 17.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/022717_fading_facebook-900x900.jpg)
Maggie Rogers Leaves No Sound Unturned
Connor Gatesman, Contributing Writer
• February 27, 2017
![Steinhardt freshman Lucas Ebeling plays the drums in NYU’s Jazz Studies Program.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/022117_ebeling_BennettDaponte-Smith-675x900.jpg)
Ebeling: The Jazz Cat’s Pajamas
Connor Gatesman, Contributing Writer
• February 21, 2017
![Songwriter and singer Khaya Cohen preformed a pop up concert in Washington Square Park on Valentine's Day. WSN sat down with her to talk about her style and upcoming single, "Why's It Gotta Be About Love".](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/021517_Khaya_KevinHanley_06-900x600.jpg)
Khaya Sings for Any Genre
Connor Gatesman, Contributing Writer
• February 14, 2017
![Up-and-coming musician Nick Charger talks about his creative process and personal outlook on life.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Charger_AmunChaudhary-900x600.jpg)
Nick Charger’s Ever Evolving Sound
Connor Gatesman, Contributing Writer
• February 6, 2017
![(Roshni Raj for WSN)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RR-nyuad-english-sign-1200x802.jpg)
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![(Allina Xiao for WSN)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/news-DEIundertrump-1200x800.jpg)
Aditte Parasher, Contributing Writer • February 14, 2025
![The Soapbox is a weekly news column rounding up stories worth reading for a global university. (Max Van Hosen and Kyra Reilley for WSN)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/news-soapbox-amanda-1.png)
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • February 14, 2025
![(Alex Woodworth for WSN)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/multi-westminster-photo-essay-20-1200x800.jpg)
![(Courtesy of IMDb)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/arts-tv-mo-1200x800.jpg)
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