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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

Diet Cig performed at Brooklyn’s Aviv on February 13.

Diet Cig Fights Jet Lag to Rock NYC

Mandy Freebairn, Staff Writer February 16, 2016
New York band Diet Cig rocked Aviv in Brooklyn on Saturday after a long tour promoting their debut EP "Over Easy".
Actor Alan Cumming is selling his album, “Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs: Live at Café Carlyle”, on his North America cabaret show tour.

‘Cabaret’ Star Strips, Emotionally

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor February 16, 2016
Alan Cumming performed at Carnegie Hall in conjunction with his new album "Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs: Live at Cafe Carlyle"
Twin Marquis, an NYU student band, played a show at Pianos on Feb 3.

NYU Student Band Rocks Lower East Side Club

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor February 5, 2016
Twin Marquis returns to the club where the band began.
Katy Perry headlined the Super Bowl Halftime Show last year, and as much as we love Coldplay, the WSN staff thinks another artist could play the show better.

Staff Recs: Artists We Wish Would Play the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Let's give some more interesting musicians a shot.
Armen Paul, a Stern senior, is currently working on an album and has MSG in his sights.

Stern Senior Armen Paul Sets His Sights on MSG

Opheli Lawler, Staff Writer February 4, 2016
Stern student Armen Paul will release new single "To The Moon and Back" this Valentine's Day.
19-year-old Alessia Cara Wows at Webster Hall

19-year-old Alessia Cara Wows at Webster Hall

Reeca Soriano, Contributing Writer February 3, 2016
Off success of her single "Here", Alessia Cara has catapulted to stardom.
Skylar Grey just released her song “Cannonball” featuring the band, X Ambassadors, and is now touring the country with them.

Q&A: Skylar Grey goes raw, folksy on single

Christine Hong, Contributing Writer October 22, 2015
The five-time Grammy winner talks with WSN about her new single "Cannonball" and her upcoming tour.

Concert celebrates women in tech

Benjamin Mok, Staff Writer April 30, 2015
NYU's Society of Women in Technology hosted a concert on April 22 to showcase performances by young women in the field of music technology.
Parachute captivates the audience at Irving Plaza.

Surprises abound at Parachute concert

Allison Stubblebine, Contributing Writer September 17, 2014
Parachute performed an energetic show at Irving Plaza on Sept. 12
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Cyrus bares skin, emotions at Barclays Center

April 8, 2014
On her first return to Brooklyn after her infamous performance at the VMAs, Miley puts on a great, self-aware show.
Childish Gambino proves a multifaceted performer in dual show

Childish Gambino proves a multifaceted performer in dual show

April 3, 2014
"Community" star Donald Glover performed for a diverse crowd at Hammerstein Ballroom on Saturday night.
She came in like a wrecking ball

She came in like a wrecking ball

April 1, 2014
NYU students and faculty will be hosting a benefit concert to raise money to demolish Bobst on April 2.