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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Animal Collective's new album Painting With shows that they have more music to come.

Animal Collective Returns Strongly from Three Year Break

Carter Shelter, Staff Writer February 24, 2016
Animal Collective bring their signature mix of experimental psych and pop to their tenth studio album "Painting With".
“Sound and Color” is set to be released today, April 21.

Alabama Shakes’ experiments pay off

Hannah Treasure, Digital Director April 21, 2015
Three years after the release of their debut album, Alabama Shakes demonstrate more mature sound on "Sound and Color."
Toro y Moi departs from shoegaze sound

Toro y Moi departs from shoegaze sound

Logan Baker, Staff Writer April 6, 2015
Toro y Moi's new ten-track album, "What For?" demonstrates sonic growth for Chaz Bundick, the artist behind the musical project.
Mr. Wonderful is Action Bronson’s second studio album.

Action Bronson’s new album ‘Wonderful’

Logan Baker, Contributing Writer March 25, 2015
With his new release "Mr. Wonderful," Action Bronson demonstrates more diversity, without losing the music style that's made him popular.
Vestiges & Claws is José González's first solo album in eight years.

Gonzalez’s latest well worth the wait

Jacob Patrick Fox, Contributing Writer February 18, 2015
With his first album in seven years, Jose Gonzalez delivers for eagerly awaiting fans, with "“Vestiges & Claws."

Dylan’s ‘Shadows’ should have stayed in the dark

Michael Waller, Staff Writer February 10, 2015
On his 36th album, "Shadows in the Night," Bob Dylan disappoints, with boring release.

‘Control’ shows shift to electric

E.R. Pulgar, Music Editor January 29, 2015
With their second album, "Control," Milo Greene emphasizes the band's newer electronic sound, evolving from their folk sound.
Gorillaz collaborator triumphs on solo album

Gorillaz collaborator triumphs on solo album

April 29, 2014
The British musician has collaborated with bands like the Gorillaz and Blur, but this first solo album proves he is very talented in his own right.
Pixies release first LP since early ’90s

Pixies release first LP since early ’90s

April 29, 2014
The band, most famous for their music in the late 1980s, produces a new album that sounds a lot like the old stuff — for better and for worse.
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Neon Trees disappoint with lackluster album

April 22, 2014
The new album is more pleasant than profound, balancing on the border between pop and rock.
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TEEN delivers exciting follow-up album

April 22, 2014
TEEN's "The Way and Color" doesn't have a single weak moment.
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Quartet brings back psychedelic folk music

April 17, 2014
Woods' seventh LP sticks to common ground, but is cleaner and catchier than previous releases.