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The Swedish duo Galantis brought colourful visuals and high energy to their performance at the Hammerstein Ballroom, on April 7.

Galantis: Blurring Lines in Voice

Julia Saliba, Deputy Video Editor April 13, 2017
The Swedish electronic music duo Galantis don't care about anything other than the creativity of their music — as bandmate Christian Karlsson said, "This is freedom in Galantis."
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.
Aurora performed at the 9:30 Club on Oct. 31.

Aurora’s Energy Shines True

Hannah Shulman, Editor-at-Large November 1, 2016
Singer-songwriter Aurora has the incomparable ability to make her audience feel as if they are in a haven of empathy during her shows — not even to mention her skill as a musician.
Catfish and the Bottlemen displayed their natural stage presence at Terminal 5 on the energetic second night of their US tour.

Catfish and the Bottlemen Deliver International Stardom

Kamila Daurenova, Contributing Writer October 25, 2016
Catfish and the Bottlemen confirmed its status as an international sensation last week at Terminal 5, with sincerity and energy abound.
The Icelandic group, Sigur Ros, gave and atmospheric performance at Brooklyn’s King’s Theater.

Sigur Ros Create Worlds, Not Moments

Carter Shelter, Staff Writer October 18, 2016
Proving yet again that they will never be something as simple as a nostalgic phenomenon, Sigur Ros performed a stunningly immersive set at Brooklyn's King Theatre last week.
Lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong sings "Revolution Radio" during Green Day's sold out show on October 8 at Webster Hall.

Green Day Incites a Revolution for Good at Webster Hall

Taylor MacMillan, Contributing Writer October 12, 2016
Green Day's triumphal return to touring brought an amazing (if at times unpredictable) evening to fans at Webster Hall.
The Decemberists perform a Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR Music offices.

Staff Recs: Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

WSN Staff October 6, 2016

The Decemberists Tiny Desk best serves the indie genre and no other band displays this better than the Decemberists. Not only did their setlist consist entirely of songs from...

JEFF the Brotherhood performed this past Tuesday, September 27 at Brooklyn’s Market Hotel, playing a variety of songs from their previous albums.

Influenced Become Influencers With JEFF the Brotherhood

Carter Shelter, Staff Writer October 3, 2016
At their concert Saturday night at Market Hotel, JEFF the Brotherhood proved that despite their long and storied career, they're not falling into a formula - and they're not going to quit.
Angel Olsen took to Warsaw this past Sunday, where she performed an array of her hit songs.

Angel Olsen Brings the Light to Brooklyn

Jacob Fox, Staff Writer September 20, 2016
Fresh off the heels of the release of her debut album, Angel Olsen stuns in her set at Warsaw on Sunday night.
On September 7, artists D.R.A.M., Kamaiyah, and Kelela performed at NYU’s annual Mystery Concert at Poisson Rouge.

D.R.A.M. Stuns at Mystery Concert

Natalie Whalen, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
The Program Board's annual Mystery Concert, a Welcome Week staple, seriously stunned with its hip-hop lineup of Kamaiyah, D.R.A.M., and Kelela.
D.R.A.M. performed at this year's South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas.

Mystery Concert Lineup Revealed, Features Three Up-and-Coming Artists

Zach Martin, Editor-at-Large September 3, 2016
This year's Mystery Concert features an eclectic group of musicians, including a pair of fast-rising female artists.

TKTK Sessions: The Misters

Zach Martin, Arts Editor April 23, 2016
The Misters stopped by the WSN office to give us a taste of their alternative rock/pop/jazzy vibes.