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

Washington Square News

An illustration of four faceless males sitting on a red sofa. A spiderweb crack runs through the image.

And then there was one: A look into Panic! At The Disco’s ‘breakup’

The frontman of the iconic emo band has finally announced its official end, but this shouldn’t come as a shock.
Ana Marks, Contributing Writer February 27, 2023

It’s been an eventful past few weeks for emos: Fall Out Boy announced a tour and a new album, and Panic! At The Disco has finally come to an end after a long 19 years. On Jan....

Joyce Manor takes center stage at Central Park’s SummerStage. The band had proven that their self-titled debut album hasn’t aged a day since its release a decade ago. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)

Joyce Manor brings high-energy angst to Central Park’s SummerStage

The Torrance, California, emo-punk band proves their self-titled debut remains timeless.
Jack Solomon, Contributing Writer October 6, 2021

Joyce Manor is a staple of underground emo music, amassing a loyal fanbase through their consistently great albums and energetic concerts over the last decade. As we come out of...

"Fall Out Boy" on stage during a performance.

Has Emo Dug Its Own Grave?

Natasha Jokic, Contributing Writer September 10, 2018
Emo, as we know it, is dead. Or perhaps the genre is just reworked into a distant, cooler cousin.
Into It. Over It.

SXSW Day 2 Recap: Into It. Over It., Car Seat Headrest

Zach Martin, Arts Editor March 15, 2016
Monday's excursion featured sets from Car Seat Headrest and Into It. Over It., as well as an oddly-planned free food giveaway.
Panic! at the Disco played (Le) Poisson Rouge Jan. 14 2016.

Your Middle School Emo Phase Cleaned Up Its Act

Allison Stubblebine, Music Editor January 27, 2016
Bands like Panic! at the Disco try to evolve their sound while holding on to their past glory.