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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

"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.
Kelela performing at the 2016 Mystery Concert.

Mystery Concert Headliners Revealed

Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor September 4, 2018
NYU has revealed the three acts performing at the annual Mystery Concert.
Michael Manzi plays a show at campus music venue The Bitter End.

This Gallatin Junior Sings and Studies Love

Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor September 4, 2018
Michael Manzi took to the stage at The Bitter End to share his meditations on love and its versatile forms.
Mia Berrin of Pom Pom Squad.

Three Student Acts on the Rise

Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor August 26, 2018
Check out this handful of talented up-and-coming musicians at NYU to start off your fall semester.
Jungle on stage on June 18 at the collective's live performance at the Brooklyn Steel.

Jungle Was Busy Earnin’ the Crowd’s Love at Recent Brooklyn Steel Show

Xin-Rui Lee, Contributing Writer July 2, 2018
A review of Jungle's performance on June 18 at the Bowery in New York.
Kendrick Lamar Is a Black Artist, Not a Wack Artist

Kendrick Lamar Is a Black Artist, Not a Wack Artist

Janice Lee, Contributing Writer April 23, 2018
After Kendrick Lamar became the first rap artist to win the Pulitzer Prize, the response is telling. Lack of support shows, perhaps, the result of vulgar topics rap sometimes delves into or maybe another institutional barrier against the black community.
Beyoncé performing at Coachella.

I Tried … Coachella

Michael Muth, Staff Writer April 23, 2018
2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was almost too good to be true.

The Times Are Always Racing: Political Music Then and Now

Taylor Stout, Staff Writer April 4, 2018
How does your favorite song make you feel?
Musican and Gallatin junior Alex Carr in Washington Square Park.

Alex Carr Talks New Album, Traveling and Isolation

Sara Nuta, Contributing Writer April 3, 2018
Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and Gallatin junior Alex Carr is preparing to release a full-length album with his band.
16-year-old pop star Billie Eilish plays a sold-out show at The Bowery.

Up-and-Comer Billie Eilish Sells Out Bowery

Brandi Powell, Contributing Writer April 2, 2018
16-year-old pop star Billie Eilish played a sold-out show at The Bowery on March 23.
Tisch first-year Sam Slocum and GLS first-year Skylar Knapp of Been Stellar.

Been Stellar Talks Midwest and Ben Stiller

Nicole Rosenthal, Staff Writer April 2, 2018
NYU garage-punk band Been Stellar talk name, new music and home with WSN.
"Twentytwo In Blue" is the forthcoming album from Brooklyn rock trio Sunflower Bean.

Sunflower Bean Defies Odds With Sophomore Release

Robert Frezza, Contributing Writer March 22, 2018
"Twentytwo In Blue" is the forthcoming album from Brooklyn rock trio Sunflower Bean. It is scheduled for release on March 23.