At this year’s Gov Ball, weather setbacks and mosh pits flood the festival
Over 150,000 attendees braved delays and cancellations to crank it to Lorde, Stray Kids, A$AP Rocky and many more artists at the 15th annual festival in Queens.
Dani Biondi, Arts Editor
Staff recs: Goodbye
HAGS!
What your most-anticipated summer release says about you
For those in the one-movie-a-year crowd: No, you can’t book “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” tickets yet.
5 unconventional contenders for your summer playlist
Swap your typical Billboard toppers for these underappreciated, summer-ready songs.
Review: A prodigal son returns home on ‘The Great Divide’
Noah Kahan’s new self-reflexive album poignantly traces his musical rise and the tensions it brought, told by the place that caused it.
Staff Recs: Touch grass
You asked for this.
Q&A: Brooklyn-based director on placing audiences in the spotlight
WSN spoke with Hunter Bird about turning a musical into a night out for his new off-Broadway show “Blood/Love.”
Tisch alum Maggie Rogers on her new NYU scholarship
WSN spoke with the singer-songwriter and producer about her new foundation and its debut initiative at NYU, which aims to help students afford music education.
Review: ‘The Drama’ isn’t dramatic enough
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson lead this dark romantic comedy through a shocking premise, but the film gets cold feet after its secret is out.
Staff Recs: Literally me
Get to know our true selves through these self-indulgent media recommendations.
Ai Cinema is useless slop
For the love of God, just watch the real “Love Island” and not some stupid cartoon fruits.
5 fictional musical artists we wish were real
From singing animals to heartthrob popstars, these musicians shine across the screen.
5 albums for emotional spring cleaning
Enjoy the sunshine and clear your headspace with these thoughtful tunes.
Review: Catchy all the time. Coherent, occasionally.
Harry Styles’ fourth album is a sonic delight, but you’ll need to be a few drinks deep to understand what he’s saying.
Review: ‘Rooster’ is fun for the whole coop
At its premiere, WSN spoke with the cast and creatives of Bill Lawrence’s new comedy series, which won’t ruffle the feathers of any sitcom fans.
‘Idiotka’ rips reality TV apart at the seams
WSN spoke to the comedy film’s director and cast about giving a heartwarming family story the “Project Runway” treatment.
Who will win ‘The Traitors’ season 4?
The most iconic, legendary season so far deserves an ending to match it — here are our predictions.
7 music videos we keep on replay
From rom-com references to “Aquamarine” fantasies, these videos make it impossible to listen to these songs without their visuals.
Q&A: Peter McPoland pulls the plug with ‘Big Lucky’
Ahead of his Feb. 26 tour stop at Brooklyn Steel, the young alternative singer-songwriter spoke with WSN about analog production in a digital-first industry.
6 historic Oscar snubs
The academy often gets it wrong, but these omissions were simply unfathomable.
Q&A: The soul behind Black music journalism
Ahead of its broadcast premiere, WSN spoke with the subject of the NAACP Image Award-nominated documentary “Who in the Hell is Regina Jones?”
Kailinciaga slithers into NYFW with ‘SSSilent 7ibrary’
With the help of NYU’s Future Fashion Group, the Atlanta-based events group and designer brand brought its looks to the East Coast for the first time.
Staff Recs: Power couples
Instead of settling for the bare minimum, aspire to be like these electric pairs.
5 overlooked Black artists everyone should know
This Black History Month and beyond, celebrate these underappreciated voices defining music today.
5 times the Grammys got it wrong
We’re still brandishing pitchforks for these historic snubs.
8 alumni take home Grammys
Tisch and Steinhardt alumni won in seven categories, including best pop vocal album, best song written for visual media and best music film.
Alison Weaver named Grey Art Museum director
The appointment of Weaver, who led Rice University’s arts center for over 10 years, marks the end of a 14-month search for NYU’s fine arts museum.
The case for Timothée Chalamet
Just give him the Oscar already.
Staff Recs: Winter Olympics
Before the pros make it to Italy, study up on winter sports from the warmth and comfort of your couch.
Q&A: Nia DaCosta brings an optimistic vision to the ‘28 Days Later’ franchise
WSN spoke with the Tisch alum and “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” director about raising the emotional stakes of Alex Garland’s iconic horror series.
Staff Recs: Bagel orders
As we gear up to leave the city for the holidays, we’ll be thinking of these bagel orders all winter long.
6 albums you missed in 2025
From messy divorces to apocalyptic rock, these tunes slipped below this year’s radar.
Artists we need new albums from in 2026
From Harry Styles to Frank Ocean, the best we can do is ask nicely.
Staff Recs: Hibernation mode
Now that you have some extra time on your hands.
Staff Recs: Sports media
When live sports disappoint you, turn to these films — and one book — for low-stakes satisfaction.
Staff recs: Hopecore
Because we could all use a little optimism in our lives.
Mills announces new arts office
Ahead of Tisch School of the Arts’ 60th anniversary, NYU will host industry leaders and scholars to discuss the current and future state of creative industries.
Staff Recs: Scream queens
Celebrate Halloween with these iconic shrieks that still haunt our ears.
Q&A: How a Tisch alum’s debut script opened NYFF63
Nora Garrett, screenwriter of Luca Guadagnino’s “After the Hunt,” told WSN about her educational experiences and their influence on the new drama.
Q&A: Noel Paul Stookey on NYU Arts & Impact
The last living member of iconic folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary spoke to WSN about music activism and his upcoming residency at NYU from Oct. 27 to 29.
NYFF 63 Review: ‘After the Hunt’ preys on our biases
WSN spoke with director Luca Guadagnino, the cast and the NYU alum screenwriter about this provocative festival opener.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these reads
From Chicana voices to magical realism, here are six must-reads by Hispanic authors to add to your list this fall.
5 casting choices we’re manifesting
We all have dreams, and some of ours just happen to include Timothée Chalamet embracing his inner theater kid.
NYU launches Arts & Impact Initiative
The new initiative will offer year-round arts programming tailored to a specific discipline and social question.
Review: ‘The History of Sound’ falls short of perfect harmony
While Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor shine in this new queer drama, it fails to strike a chord beyond its popular casting choices.
Review: ‘Splitsville’s’ relationships are as absurd as its comedy
The Cannes Film Festival-selected screwball comedy tests, breaks and puts back together the limits of conventional marriage.
The people yearn for yearners in film & TV
Viewers at home don’t want to be reminded of today’s bleak dating scene — they want love interests like Conrad Fisher.
Staff Recs: Summer faves
These are the real answers to “What did you do this summer?” that LinkedIn and Instagram won’t tell you.
Off the Radar: ‘City Lights’ challenges both sight and sound
Off the Radar is a column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “City Lights” is available to stream on Kanopy.
Q&A: Tisch alum on being the next ‘Karate Kid’
Ahead of the theatrical release of “Karate Kid: Legends,” WSN spoke with actor Ben Wang about ushering in a new era for the beloved franchise.
Staff Recs: Let’s go to the beach
Grab a towel, a bottle of sunscreen and your sunglasses — it's time to get out of the city.
TikTok songs we actually like
When was the last time you listened to these viral tunes in their entirety?
Ranked: Manhattan’s AMC theaters
A list by AMC A-List warriors for AMC A-List warriors.
Review: ‘On Swift Horses’ is a slog
Gen Z’s favorite heartthrobs couldn’t save this LGBTQ+ melodrama from folding.
Some sad songs for rainy days
A number of musical selections to embrace your inner melancholy.
Staff Recs: Our favorite villains
Sometimes, you fall for the bad guy …
Hear us out: Film & TV edition
Don’t judge — just watch.
Tisch Gala honors Winnie Holzman and Daniel Dae Kim
This year’s annual gala for the Tisch School of the Arts celebrated the writer of “Wicked” and a star of “Lost.”
Q&A: Braden Bales has nothing to hide
Prior to the release of his new single “SUBTITLE,” the pop-rock artist spoke to WSN about being an open book — both musically and online.
Review: With Wallows, ‘More’ is better
Contrary to the new EP’s title, it doesn’t take much for the indie rock band to deliver some great hits.
Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center earns LEED Platinum certification
The Tisch School of the Arts facility is the first of NYU’s commercial interior projects to receive this designation.
Staff Predictions: Men’s and women’s basketball to NCAA Final Four and beyond
The women’s team is looking to defend its national title while the men are the furthest they have been in the tournament since 1994.
Staff Recs: Ireland
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from a somewhat Irish desk.
8 of our favorite film scores
Because music is as good a narrative device as any.
Review: Is $5 million worth your humanity?
In MrBeast’s new Prime Video game show, “Beast Games,” money and potential entertainment value makes beasts out of us all.
8 must-watch films by Black female directors
From historical dramas to romantic comedies, here are some films to add to your watchlist — and not just during Black History Month.
Staff Recs: For the Valentine’s Day haters
Sometimes you need a change of pace from everyone chucking pink and red at you.
10 love songs we adore
These musical picks are like a box of chocolates for your playlist.
Staff Reacts: Super Bowl LIX
WSN staff shares their thoughts on Sunday’s game and halftime show.
10 guilty pleasure albums that we unapologetically love
Here’s what’s playing in our headphones when no one else is listening.
Ranked: Lunchly
MrBeast, Logan Paul and KSI’s food collaboration is only worth trying if they’re holding a camera up to your face and offering you $1 million.
Review: Season 3 of ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ couldn’t have finished faster
Mindy Kaling’s Max comedy series is undeniably funny, but the newest installment just doesn’t fit into the rest of the show.
Inside the Boxd: Winter break watches
Inside the Boxd is a column documenting WSN staffers’ recent film reviews on Letterboxd. Grab some popcorn and get that watchlist ready!
Staff Recs: Self-care
It’s freezing and the world feels like it’s ending. Take care of yourself.
Off-Third: NYU released their shortlist for consultants on ‘institutional restraint.’ You won’t believe who’s on it.
These professionals are seeking a new purpose: helping NYU skirt around socio-political tensions.
Staff Recs: Childhood holiday nostalgia
The holidays never fail to make us miss our own childhood whimsy.
Review: ‘Queer’ is full of psychedelics and painful pining
Luca Guadagnino’s latest drama — an adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ eponymous novella — honors its source material in its suspension between drugs and relationships.
