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

Washington Square News

The arts desk is back with some recommendations of singles you may have missed this week. (Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge)

Weekly Radio Roundup: April 10 – April 16

The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.

In the immortal words of ESG: “Dance!” With social distancing measures being extended throughout the world, the need for levity is imperative. As hysteria by way of isolation...

Laura Lee on bass with Houston band Khruangbin, including Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald Ray DJ Johnson Jr. on drums. For the first time the Texan band has collaborated with Leon Bridges in the album aptly named Texas Sun. (Image via Ralph_PH @wikicommons)

“Texas Sun” Indulges in Lust and Repents

Leon Bridges and Khruangbin released a compact, four-song EP this week that is altogether folksy, mystical and psychedelic.
Izzy Salas, Staff Writer February 14, 2020

Soul singer Leon Bridges paired with psychedelic three-person band Khruangbin to create an album which relies on the funky rhythm foundation of the Houston-based band and Bridges’...