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

Washington Square News

An illustration of Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin and Naomi McPherson posing for a photograph while sitting on a stage. McPherson, on the left, has brown curly hair, and wears yellow-tinted glasses, a yellow short-sleeved shirt, brown shorts, white socks, and brown lace-up shoes. Gavin, in the center, has red straight hair and wears a gray long-sleeved shirt, green pants with gray vertical stripes, and brown shoes with tied bows. Maskin, on the right, is wearing a white T-shirt, an orange long-sleeved shirt with brown stripes under the white shirt, gray-ish brown pants, and dark shoes.

Review: MUNA reimagines electropop on ‘Live At Electric Lady’

The queer band released the live EP amid their quasi-sold-out U.S. tour. “Live At Electric Lady” can be streamed exclusively on Spotify.
Yas Akdag, Music Editor October 31, 2022

MUNA is resilient and driven. The queer electropop band — comprised of Katie Gavin, Naomi McPherson and Josette Maskin — formed in 2013 after meeting at the University of Southern...

Earl Sweatshirt performs a show at Irving Plaza on March 30. (via Facebook)

Earl Sweatshirt ‘Fires Up’ Irving Plaza

The artist played his first New York City show in two years.
Kamau Littletree Holston, Contributing Writer April 7, 2019

Thebe Kgositsile, better known as Earl Sweatshirt, returned to New York City Saturday to put on an unforgettable sold-out show at Irving Plaza, his first concert in the city in...

3OH!3 members Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte played their chart-topping 2008 album "Want" on Tuesday at Irving Plaza. (Photo by Nicole Rosenthal)

3OH!3 Commands Irving Plaza

If you’re looking for a time machine to take you to that part of 2008, you’re in luck.
Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor December 3, 2018

Ten years ago was a much simpler time. Teens faced an epidemic of texter’s thumb, watched iTunes-bought Jersey Shore episodes from their iTouch devices and uploaded their latest...

Still from the Campdogzz concert.

Chicago Rock Soul Band Campdogzz Find Unlikely Companions in Punk

On tour with fellow Chicago bands Cursive and Meat Wave, Campdogzz played at Irving Plaza on Wednesday night. WSN spoke with lead singer and guitarist Jess Price about touring, recording and working with record label 15 Passenger.
Ali Zimmerman, Deputy Arts Editor November 13, 2018
On tour with fellow Chicago band Meat Wave and Nebraska native band Cursive, Campdogzz played at Irving Plaza on Wednesday night. WSN spoke with lead singer and guitarist Jess Price about touring, recording and working with record label 15 Passenger.
Black Pistol Fire played a high octane opening set at Irving Plaza on Feb. 15.

Black Pistol Fire Gains Momentum at Irving Plaza Show

Robert Frezza, Contributing Writer February 21, 2018
WSN sat down with Black Pistol fire to discuss their origins and influences.
Citizen is currently on their “As You Please” tour and performed at Irving Plaza on Oct.26.

Citizen Tears Up Irving Plaza

Brandi Powell, Contributing Writer October 30, 2017
Citizen’s headlining tour, along with openers Sorority Noise and Great Grandpa brought a large crowd to Irving Plaza.
An up and coming band from Los Angeles, LANY, performed three sold out shows at Irving Plaza on Oct. 13-15. The energetic crew members gave those present a night to remember.

LANY Takes New York by Storm for Three Nights

Amelia Reardon, Contributing Writer October 20, 2017
Los Angeles Band, LANY, plays at Irving Plaza, near Union Square.
The Unknown Mortal Orchestra is a psychedelic sensation that really knows how to throw a party.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra Bring Psych Jams to Irving Plaza

Carter Shelter, Staff Writer February 24, 2016
Unknown Mortal Orchestra brought the groovy jams from their 2015 album "Multi-Love" to Irving Plaza over the weekend.
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