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Power Shifts in the Music Industry

Power Shifts in the Music Industry

Satish Reginald, Contributing Writer October 5, 2017
The internet has allowed independent musicians to flourish like never before, but are musicians still bound to working with major labels to achieve large scale success?
The Blonds S/S 2018

The Blonds S/S 2018

Kamila Daurenova, Deputy Photo Editor September 13, 2017

The Spring/Summer 2018 collection from New York locals The Blonds – that's Phillipe at David Blond – brought an explosion of color and energy to Skylight Clarkson Square...

Naeem Khan S/S 2018

Naeem Khan S/S 2018

Pamela Jew, Deputy Copy Chief September 13, 2017

Dressing the likes of Beyoncé, Katy Perry and former First Lady Michelle Obama, Naeem Khan’s Spring/Summer 2018 collection is fit to dress a queen. The 40 piece assembly...

Romeo Hunte S/S 2018

Romeo Hunte S/S 2018

Clarissa Davis, Contributing Writer September 8, 2017

As a designer who dresses celebrities of the likes of Beyoncé and Zendaya, there were high expectations of Romeo Hunte’s Spring/Sumer 2018 presentation. The show’s...

The Paradigm Shifts of Album Artwork

The Paradigm Shifts of Album Artwork

Satish Reginald, Contributing Writer April 6, 2017
The shift from physical music to digital streaming has changed more than just whether our laptops have disk drives — album artwork has radically shifted from providing information to being a space for actual artwork.
You Can't Kill Music Videos

You Can’t Kill Music Videos

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor April 6, 2017
Calling music videos dead while projects like Beyonce's "Lemonade" and Taylor Bennett's "Broad Shoulders" is like saying that there are no more trees — it will take a lot more than a few hard years to knock down the art form.
The Pressure of Comparison Makes Us Weaker

The Pressure of Comparison Makes Us Weaker

Christopher Collado, Contributing Writer February 21, 2017
We are all unique and there is no single definition of success or happiness, so why should we compare ourselves to others?
"Daughters of the Dust", the inspiration behind Beyoncé's "Lemonade", discusses the conflicts of the Black female identity and is to be re-released by Cohen Media Group in honor of its 25th anniversary.

‘Lemonade’-Inspiring ‘Daughters of the Dust’ To Be Re-Released

Natalie Whalen, Staff Writer November 17, 2016
One of the films that served as Beyoncé's inspiration for her visual album "Lemonade" is about to be re-released.
Michael Costello S/S 2017

Michael Costello S/S 2017

Ben Blaustein, Contributing Writer September 8, 2016

LA based designer Michael Costello debuted a botanically themed spring/summer 2017 collection of bold new styles, colors, and fabrics. His confident and simmering original...

Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development Commencement '16

Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development Commencement ’16

Audrey Deng, Deputy Managing Editor May 17, 2016
Undergraduates from the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development held their commencement ceremony on May 17 in the infamous Beacon Theatre.
"Swiss Army Man", an upcoming film starring Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe, is amongst the list of things the Washington Square News staff are looking forward to this summer.

Staff Recs: Arts for Your Summer 2016, Featuring Beyonce, ‘Hamilton’ and a Farting Corpse

WSN Staff April 28, 2016
The Arts Desk ends the semester with recommendations from our staff on what cultural activities to anticipate this summer.
Beyonce’s Lemonade Is Too Little Too Late

Beyonce’s Lemonade Is Too Little Too Late

Ana Lopez, Contributing Writer April 27, 2016
Beyonce's music has always stood behind female empowerment, but she uses her capital — in this case, musical talent — like she’s a stockholder waiting for the right moment to sell.