All content by Valentina Arrieta

Review: ‘Deadstream’ is a fresh and hysterical horror debut
“Deadstream,” now streaming on Shudder, follows a disgraced influencer as he miserably live streams his stay at a haunted house.
Valentina Arrieta, Contributing Writer
• November 1, 2022

Review: Poppy paints an intimate portrait of her psyche with ‘Stagger’
Singer-songwriter Poppy's first release since “Flux” continues on a path of more emotive, focused lyricism that finally lets us see beyond her persona.
Valentina Arrieta, Contributing Writer
• November 1, 2022

This Valentine’s Day, listen to a breakup album
If you’re bitter about being alone on Valentine’s Day, check out the breakup albums we rounded up so you didn’t have to.
Yas Akdag, Isabella Armus, Valentina Arrieta, Ethan Beck, Paree Chopra, Sarah John, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer and Jack Solomon
• February 14, 2022

Review: ‘Memoria’ is hauntingly immersive
In his first film produced outside of Thailand, Apichatpong Weerasethakul paints a stunning picture of Colombia.
Valentina Arrieta, Staff Writer
• October 28, 2021

New York drag queens share struggles and successes of online performance
Drag queens speak on the drastic changes that New York City’s drag culture experienced during the pandemic.
Valentina Arrieta, Staff Writer
• May 6, 2021

Taylor Swift embraces her past in “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)”
On her re-recorded version of “Fearless,” Swift’s artistry has never been more apparent.
Valentina Arrieta, Staff Writer
• April 27, 2021

Lil Nas X’s ‘Montero’ video is a conceptual masterpiece
Lil Nas X rises above religion in his new video.
Valentina Arrieta, Staff Writer
• April 8, 2021

Celebrating iconic women in music: Charli XCX
In honor of Women’s History Month, WSN writers share their most influential female artists.
Valentina Arrieta, Contributing Writer
• March 30, 2021

In Memoriam: The Grammys
The Recording Academy preaches diversity, but still neglects to recognize LGBTQ+ artists and artists of color.
Valentina Arrieta, Contributing Writer
• March 22, 2021

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