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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

Maggie Rogers’ ‘Alaska’ is Larger Than Life

Gilchrist Green, Music Editor October 26, 2016
In NYU alumna Maggie Roger's new music video, her passion and talent have officially solidified into indelible proof that her career has only just begun.
Studio 21 North includes both a Live Room and a Control Room, allowing students to apply the skills they learned in the Clive Davis Institute for Recorded Music.

Two Music Schools, a Million Paths

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor October 16, 2016
Steinhardt's music business program and Tisch's Clive Davis Institute for Recorded Music were both listed on Billboard's top 12 music business schools.
Clive Davis freshman Ben Shirken has found his place in the Brooklyn music scene as Beshken.

A Face for the Producer of ‘Faceless’

Mandy Freebairn, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
Exclusive interview with Clive Davis student Ben Shirken (aka DJ Beshken) on his blossoming music career.
Making Noise: Musicians at NYU

Making Noise: Musicians at NYU

Nina Jang, Deputy Digital Director April 11, 2016

Every month, my tiny apartment transforms into a sanctuary for a night of sharing words, thoughts and lyrics. At these open mics, I am pleasantly stunned by the number of friends...

Betty Who performed at the Program Board’s Spring Concert, wrapping up a successful Spring Welcome Week.

Betty Who Kicks Off Spring 2016 Welcome Week

Camille Larkins, Contributing Writer February 22, 2016
Betty Who, and NYU groups Cafune and Lauv brought energetic sets to the Spring Welcome concert in Kimmel.
The Beastie Boys have signed a deal with the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music in the Tisch School of the Arts allowing senior Clive Davis students to produce in their East Village studio.

Beastie Boys now letting NYU students to use their recording studios

Kieran Graulich, Music Editor October 28, 2015
The Beastie Boys will open their recording studio to NYU students so seniors at Clive Davis can share the recording experience of the Grammy Award-winning rock band.
Vaughn Hunt, Danny Gomez, Kevin Walker and Sean Fahey of the band,  Acid Dad, consider their music to be the #psych-punk genre.

You should know about NYU band Acid Dad

Francisco Navas and E.R. Pulgar October 25, 2015
WSN sat down with Acid Dad, a psych-punk band founded by three NYU students, to discuss their genre, the band's future and how the band deals with being professional musicians and college students at the same time.
Clive Davis festival to showcase musical entrepreneurs

Clive Davis festival to showcase musical entrepreneurs

April 7, 2014
The Clive Davis Institute will host a one day festival called RECESS for students to learn more about the music industry.
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Victoria looks forward to second EP

November 17, 2013
Kiah Victoria, a Tisch senior in the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, is anticipating the release of her second EP "Gravitate."
Jacob Gianaris for WSN

Comedy duo Wobblemasterz aims for second hit

September 12, 2013
The duo behind last year's hit "Diamonds" cover is back and looking to strike gold for a second time.
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Clive Davis Institute collaborates with DJ Swivel

May 2, 2013
Four students from the Clive Davis Institute won the opportunity to record with DJ Swivel on personal projects.
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Rihanna will not make appearance at NYU today

April 23, 2013

Music star Rihanna will not be coming to the NYU campus today, as originally expected. "Rihanna will not be making an appearance at NYU as an alternate prize (a really great...