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Clive Davis sophomore Nala Duma, known by stage name Ntu. (via facebook.com)

Clive Davis’ Ntu on Standing Out

Avani Jurkahan, Contributing Writer October 11, 2018
WSN talks to Clive Davis sophomore and musician Ntu about his inspiration, process and aspirations.
Modern Music Gets Personal

Modern Music Gets Personal

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor April 4, 2018
Music has long been a way to not only express oneself, but to overcome life's struggles, whether they be political, personal, or both.
Clive Davis first-year Harry Teardrop.

Don’t Cry For Harry Teardrop

Megan Anne O'Brien, Contributing Writer February 26, 2018
If you haven’t heard of Harry Teardrop, then start taking notes because the Clive Davis first-year is going places.
TyBass Is Restoring Emotion to Music

TyBass Is Restoring Emotion to Music

Avani Jurakhan, Staff Writer February 7, 2018
Clive Davis freshman Tyrell Brown, who goes by TyBass, hopes to create meaningful change by restoring emotion to music.
Jesse Sgambati, known largely as Jesediah, is an up-and-coming rapper studying both production and songwriting in the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music

The Storyteller Behind Jesediah

Avani Jurakhan, Contributing Writer January 29, 2018
Up-and-coming rapper and Tisch junior Jesse Sgambati –– known popularly as Jesediah –– shakes his work up by intertwining spontaneous beats with structured storytelling.
NYU Clive Davis’s sophomore Jordan Taylor, also known as Akari, recently released his new EP “Lazyboy” on Aug. 24. You can find his songs on any major streaming services such as iTunes and Soundcloud.

Psychedelia Meets Hip-Hop on Akari’s Lazyboy EP

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor October 2, 2017
NYU student at Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music Akari's new EP, "Lazyboy," is the artist's debut on streaming services.
What Is Lady Footlocker?

What Is Lady Footlocker?

Jacob P. Fox, Contributing Writer September 25, 2017
Four NYU Tisch students have come together as Tigris Records, and are headlining this weekend's Young Tigers Party.
Evan Candelmo is a freshman entrepreneur in Clive Davis who will soon launch his next project, Tigris Records. Tigris is set to follow an NYU tradition of successful on-campus music business ventures.

Evan Candelmo Makes His Next Big Move — Tigris Records

Jacob Fox, Staff Writer April 24, 2017
Clive Davis freshman Evan Candelmo has already made waves with his high school music publication, Line-Up Magazine. Now, he is starting is own record label — Tigris Records.
Tisch Clive Davis sophomore, Adrian Martens, also known as Dasychira, sat down with WSN to discuss music, travel and identity.

Dasychira Doesn’t Sacrifice Soul for Sound

Connor Gatesman, Staff Writer March 6, 2017
Clive Davis Institute student and musician Dasychira is headed to big places with his new EP "Immolated" — or rather insect-sized spaces.
Songwriter and singer Khaya Cohen preformed a pop up concert in Washington Square Park on Valentine's Day.  WSN sat down with her to talk about her style and upcoming single, "Why's It Gotta Be About Love".

Khaya Sings for Any Genre

Connor Gatesman, Contributing Writer February 14, 2017
Clive Davis sophomore Khaya talks about her music, the importance of sound versatility, songwriting, performing and her upcoming single release.
“On + Off,” is the new single by NYU’s Maggie Rogers.

Maggie Rogers Returns With “On and Off”

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor January 23, 2017
Former NYU student Maggie Rogers has just dropped another single, and from the looks of it, her 2017 will be even more iconic than her 2016.
NYU artist Murielle released her much-anticipated single "Walk Out That Door" today in collaboration with fellow students at Village Records.

PREMIERE: Clive Davis’ Murielle Drops ‘Walking Out That Door’

Lexi Riesenberg, Contributing Writer December 2, 2016
NYU's latest rising star Murielle is premiering her new single "Walk Out That Door" today, and it's a mix of afro-beats and R&B that you won't want to miss.