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

Washington Square News

An illustration of the album cover of Yo La Tengo's "This Stupid World" and a light blue C.D. laid against a light brown background.

Review: Yo La Tengo takes matters into their own hands with ‘This Stupid World’

On their pandemic-era record, the band addresses the world’s lonely and confusing circumstances head-on.
Holden Lay, Staff Writer February 20, 2023

Few bands remain as description-defying as Yo La Tengo, the three members of which are now closing in on their 40th year together. They’re about as eclectic as they come. Their...

Four guitars with varying shapes and colors stand on grassland.

Review: ‘Music for Four Guitars’ experiments with hypnotic simplicity

Bill Orcutt continues to push the boundaries of simple melody.
Holden Lay, Staff Writer September 14, 2022

Bill Orcutt’s latest solo project is a brief and gorgeous glimpse into his unique bluegrass and blues-infused approach to avant-garde instrumentalism. Coming hot off the heels...

The musician JPEGMAFIA wearing a bandana. He has a beard and tattoos on his chest and arms. He has his eyes closed and is looking down.

Review: JPEGMAFIA commands attention on ‘OFFLINE!’

The experimental rapper-producer’s latest EP shows off his softer side without sacrificing dynamism.
Holden Lay, Staff Writer March 8, 2022

With five tracks and a runtime of just under 12 minutes, JPEGMAFIA’s new EP “OFFLINE!” is a condensed and ruthlessly confident victory lap. Following last year’s fantastic...

Animal Collective, an American experimental music band, at one of their concerts. Their latest album, “Time Skiffs,” is the first release to feature all four band members since 2016. (Photo by adrigu, via Wikimedia Commons)

Review: ‘Time Skiffs’ is Animal Collective’s psychedelic pop playground

The Baltimore band reins in their songwriting without compromising on experimentation on their latest album.
Holden Lay, Staff Writer February 8, 2022

Animal Collective’s latest album, “Time Skiffs,” is a joyous blend of exploratory impulses and jangling psychedelic pop. Their strongest album in years, it’s their first...

Animal Collective's new album Painting With shows that they have more music to come.

Animal Collective Returns Strongly from Three Year Break

Carter Shelter, Staff Writer February 24, 2016
Animal Collective bring their signature mix of experimental psych and pop to their tenth studio album "Painting With".
Laurie Anderson uses the death of her dog, as the starting point for reflections on life, death, religion and philosophy in her new film Heart of Dog.

Anderson’s ‘Heart of a Dog’ combines art forms to reflect on life and death

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer November 4, 2015
Experimental artist Laurie Anderson's new film "Heart of Dog" spirituality by combining several different art forms.