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

Washington Square News

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Review: Del Water Gap’s ‘I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet’ redefines longing

NYU alum Samuel Holden Jaffe’s newest album is a refreshingly honest exploration of the human psyche.
Eliana Brown, Contributing Writer October 11, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mentions of suicide and addiction. Del Water Gap’s sophomore album “I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet” makes vulnerability...

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LCD Soundsystem re-returns to Brooklyn Steel for month-long residency

The indie rock group that rose to prominence in New York in the early 2000s began its 20-show residency at Brooklyn Steel on Nov. 18.
Luke J. Curnin, Contributing Writer December 5, 2022

For the past 20 minutes, an hour and a half after my arrival, I was talking to a 6-foot-8-inch 30-something Brooklynite named Fred, who had a neck beard and sported a Karen O shirt....

An illustration of a Black woman in a green shirt and a white woman in a yellow shirt listening to music through wired headphones. The cord of the headphones spells out “Listen to This.”

Listen To This: Sabrina Song just wants ‘To Know You’

Read about this week’s most notable singles by Arctic Monkeys, LCD Soundsystem and more.
Yas Akdag, Paree Chopra and Holden Lay October 6, 2022

This week, we have two alt-rock-leaning songs and two alt-pop-leaning songs. Take your pick! As an added bonus, the two pop songs are by former and current NYU students Sabrina...

Three members of Animal Collective performing on a stage under green lights.

Review: Animal Collective reached new heights of absurdity at their Brooklyn show

On March 12, one of the longest-tenured acts in the indie universe took to the stage at Brooklyn Steel.
Jack Peterson, Contributing Writer March 23, 2022

NYU alum Avey Tare (David Portner) has always been a strange presence on Animal Collective’s records, but it’s a unique phenomenon to witness his wild energy on stage. On March...

Still Woozy played a concert at Brooklyn Steel on Feb. 6. (Photo by Lea Filidore)

Still Woozy and Wallice put rock back in indie-rock concerts

Still Woozy lit up the stage at his second performance at Brooklyn Steel, making his usual psychedelic bedroom pop danceable.
Lea Filidore, Contributing Writer February 11, 2022

Walking into Brooklyn Steel in East Williamsburg to see Still Woozy was like a breath of fresh air — and not just because of the frigid temperatures and even colder winds rushing...

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PUP Gives Exhilarating, Punk-driven Performance at Brooklyn Steel

The band returned to New York to play its largest headlining show yet.
Ian Carvalho Traphagen, Contributing Writer April 30, 2019

Canadian punk band PUP played Brooklyn Steel on Friday to a sold-out crowd. The band has embarked on a triumphant tour that sees them headlining larger venues than ever before,...

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popularly known by his former stage name Chet Faker, performs at Southby’s on April 2. (Photo by Xin-Rui Lee)

Nick Murphy Previews New Songs at Sotheby’s

The artist formerly known as Chet Faker played an intimate acoustic show on April 2.
Xin-Rui Lee, Contributing Writer April 8, 2019

With a soulful voice and a distinctive Australian accent, Nick Murphy, more popularly known by his former stage name Chet Faker, has won over fans around the world with his R&B-influenced...

Aminé performs at Brooklyn Steel on Monday. (Photo by Avani Jurakhan)

On a Rainy Monday, Aminé Takes Brooklyn Steel by Storm

Aminé’s bright yellow energy mixed with unfaltering gratitude transformed a concert into a creatively masterful self-love sermon.
Avani Jurakhan, Staff Writer November 29, 2018

Banana badass Aminé played a lavishly intimate set after a long, dark and rainy Monday, delivering stunning hip-hop-inspired tracks to a sold-out crowd at Brooklyn Steel. The...

Mom + Pop musician Courtney Barnett on stage at Brooklyn Steel. (Photo by Penina Warren)

Mom + Pop Celebrates 10 Years With Brooklyn Steel Showcase

Penina Warren, Contributing Writer October 25, 2018
Notable New York City-based indie label Mom + Pop celebrated its 10th anniversary at Brooklyn Steel with electrifying performances by artists like Courtney Barnett, Sleigh Bells and Sunflower Bean.
Tennis Brings A-Game to Brooklyn Steel

Tennis Brings A-Game to Brooklyn Steel

Nicole Rosenthal, Staff Writer January 26, 2018
Denver-based husband and wife duo Tennis played its biggest show yet at Brooklyn Steel on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
Allah-Las Turns Brooklyn Steel into California Gold

Allah-Las Turns Brooklyn Steel into California Gold

Audrey Lee, Contributing Writer January 24, 2018
American rock band Allah-Las took the Brooklyn Steel on a journey well outside of New York, Saturday, with a set reminiscent of their California roots.
Indie folk-rock singer/songwriter Angel Olsen gave an electrifying performance to a packed audience at Brooklyn Steel on Dec.1.

Angel Olsen Rocks Brooklyn

Joshua Jones, Contributing Writer December 4, 2017
Angel Olsen performed at Brooklyn Steel over the weekend, performing songs from her new record "Phases" as well as older fan-favorites.