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Follow @washingtonsquarenews on Spotify for a new playlist every week.  This week's playlist consists of music from Oscar nominated films, such as "Moonlight" and "La La Land."

What We’re Listening To: Oscar Soundtrack Bests

Gilchrist Green, Music Editor February 22, 2017
Prepare yourself for the emotional roller coaster that's sure to be this year's Academy Awards ceremony with our staff's picks for the best soundtrack songs from Oscar-nominated films!
Steinhardt freshman Lucas Ebeling plays the drums in NYU’s Jazz Studies Program.

Ebeling: The Jazz Cat’s Pajamas

Connor Gatesman, Contributing Writer February 21, 2017
Philadelphia's sending its coolest cats to NYU, and WSN sat down with Lucas Ebeling, a Philly transplant in the Steinhardt jazz program.
WSN sat down with Clive Davis sophomore Maxwell Musick to discuss his new song “Break” and his development as an artist.

Finding Validation in the Music(k)

Isabel Beebe, Contributing Writer February 15, 2017
Clive Davis Institute student Maxwell Musik, better known by his moniker Wolfe, caught up with WSN on making music and finding himself within his songs.
Songwriter and singer Khaya Cohen preformed a pop up concert in Washington Square Park on Valentine's Day.  WSN sat down with her to talk about her style and upcoming single, "Why's It Gotta Be About Love".

Khaya Sings for Any Genre

Connor Gatesman, Contributing Writer February 14, 2017
Clive Davis sophomore Khaya talks about her music, the importance of sound versatility, songwriting, performing and her upcoming single release.
On this week’s playlist, Grateful Dead is the center of attention.

What We’re Listening To: The Grateful Dead

Gilchrist Green, Music Editor February 14, 2017
In this week's edition of What We're Listening To, we've gathered an hour of Grateful Dead tracks because we're still not over how cool our own professor / professional Deadhead Ken Aigen is.
NYU professor Ken Aigen plays the keyboard with his Grateful Dead cover band. Aigen teaches music therapy at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development.

Healing with the Dead

Gilchrist Green, Music Editor February 13, 2017
NYU Music Therapy professor Ken Aigen got his start in the practice when the Grateful Dead acted like his own therapy — now he repays the favor with his cover band.
Stephen Heller and Stephanie Bacastow fronted the Steinhardt Vocal Performance department’s “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” as John Jasper and Rosa Bud.

Thespians Use Democracy to Solve Dickens’ “Mystery of Edwin Drood”

Satish Reginald and Cayla Berejikian February 9, 2017
In a rousing cross between Hamlet and a choose-your-own-adventure novel, the NYU Steinhairdt Vocal Performance Department brought energy and hilarity to their production of "The Mystery of Edwin Drood."
WSN compiles a music playlist for those interested in exploring new music.

What We’re Listening To: Instrumentals

Gilchrist Green, Music Editor February 8, 2017
On this week's What We're Listening to is a series of smooth instrumentals.
London-based singer-songerwriter, Lorne, recently debuted his single, "Bread Alone."  His strong vocals and meaningful lyrics give listeners a quick taste of his debut EP "Maze," which will be released in May 2017.

A For(Lorne) Reflection on Modern Complacency

Kevin Hannon, Staff Writer February 6, 2017
In a beautifully forlorn debut from London musician Lorne, "Bread Alone" presents a solitary contemplation of the future.
Up-and-coming musician Nick Charger talks about his creative process and personal outlook on life.

Nick Charger’s Ever Evolving Sound

Connor Gatesman, Contributing Writer February 6, 2017
NYU student and rising hip-hop artist Nick Charger offers his views on being a Bay Area transplant to the Big Apple.
Rochambeau F/W 2017

Rochambeau F/W 2017

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor February 2, 2017

Designers Joshua Cooper and Laurence Chandler’s newest Rochambeau runway show, “Myopia”, was a whirlwind for the senses. Punk music blared while masked figures danced...

Migos, a rap trio from Atlanta, taught NYU students a class about their rise to fame and pop culture.

Migos Teaches What Culture Means

Isabel Beebe, Contributing Writer January 30, 2017
Rap group Migos discusses culture, popularity and inspiration at NYU Culture Class.