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

Washington Square News

Steinhardt senior Yasmin Williams plays guitar using a unique style called lap-tapping.

Yasmin Williams Isn’t Afraid to Break Convention

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor December 4, 2017
WSN spoke with Yasmin Williams, a senior studying music composition at Steinhardt, who takes advantage of a specific type of guitar-playing.
“Last Christmas” by Wham!, featuring the duo George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, Is one of the staff recommendations for best original holiday song.

Staff Recs: Best Original Holiday Songs

For the last staff rec of the semester, WSN staff members reveal their favorite original holiday hits.
The Professors Issue

The Professors Issue

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor November 27, 2017
NYU is well-known for it's wide range of talented professors. In the Professor Issue, WSN interviewed some of these individuals with the intent of learning how and why they do what they do.
Carlos Chirinos: Reaching Out Through Music

Carlos Chirinos: Reaching Out Through Music

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor November 27, 2017
Professor Carlos Chirinos sits down with WSN and explains his role in the many realms of music he's involved with, and how he uses music as an effective means of social outreach.
TKTK Session: Lexi Riese Balances Power With Grace

TKTK Session: Lexi Riese Balances Power With Grace

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor November 20, 2017
Our second TKTK session of the semester was Lexi Riese, a junior singer-songwriter in Gallatin who's focused on the intersection of music and identity.
WSN staff chooses their favorite place to get Mac and Cheese ranging from places like S’MAC to Panera Bread to even Annie’s microwaveable plate.

Staff Recs: Best Mac and Cheese

The WSN staff gives their takes on the best mac and cheese.

Von Sell is an upcoming German singer situated in Bushwick who recently signed a deal with NYU’s Village Record. His new EP will be launched soon and available on all major streaming services.

Do Not Sell Von Sell Short

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor October 10, 2017
WSN sat down with Von Sell, an up-and-coming musician from Germany, who just recently signed with NYU's Village Records.
Hip-Hop's Political Path

Hip-Hop’s Political Path

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor October 4, 2017
Hip hop is less political than it once was, but why?
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.
NYU Silver student Marcus Harley is also known by the stage name Swami Sound and recently released his new EP “Quiet Storm.”

Swami Sound Enters the Dreamscape with EP

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor September 25, 2017
NYU musician Swami Sounds recently dropped his latest EP, "Quiet Storm," a dreamy amalgam of piano and drum accents.
WSN Staff talk about their favorite tunes from this summer.

Staff Recs: Music for Pretending Summer Isn’t Over

The WSN staff picks the music that will let you pretend summer isn't over.
C3, consisting of Steinhart and CAS freshmen, just released its debut EP.

C3 Exudes Eclecticism With Debut EP

Connor Gatesman, Staff Writer May 1, 2017
NYU student musician collective C3 has just released their eponymous debut EP, featuring tracks that build layer instruments — and Leonard Bernstein monologues — to create a dynamic, energetic collection.