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Hunter Thompson, a freshman in Gallatin, prepares his performance for the Coffeehouse Open Mic Night

Don’t Sleep Through Coffeehouse Open Mic Nights

Satish Reginald, Contributing Writer January 27, 2017
From original raps to heartaching Sam Smith covers, NYU performers started off the semester strong with inspiring performances at the Welcome Week Coffeehouse Open Mic.
“On + Off,” is the new single by NYU’s Maggie Rogers.

Maggie Rogers Returns With “On and Off”

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor January 23, 2017
Former NYU student Maggie Rogers has just dropped another single, and from the looks of it, her 2017 will be even more iconic than her 2016.
Leah Dou played a passionate set at Mercury Lounge, on Friday.

No Dou(buts), Just Chimes

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor January 23, 2017
Leah Dou's out-the-door crowds at her Mercury Lounge concert last Friday were only a fraction of the success the artist deserves.

VIDEO: New Portals Opening Doors, Live at WNYU

Kevin Hannon, Staff Writer December 7, 2016
Rising star duo New Portals performed live at WNYU in conjunction with WSN - check out the video here!
Devine, shown here playing a show at "The Stone Pony" in Asbury Park, just released his ninth studio album.

Kevin Devine Talks ‘Instigator,’ Social Justice and Musical Growth

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor December 5, 2016
In an exclusive interview with WSN, indie artist Kevin Devine gives the details behind his new album "Instigator" and the tricks to his trade.
Still from King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's Rattlesnake Official music video.

Staff Recs: Best Worst Band Names

WSN Staff December 2, 2016
We all know there are some band names that shouldn't be band names — here's WSN staff's favorites.
NYU artist Murielle released her much-anticipated single "Walk Out That Door" today in collaboration with fellow students at Village Records.

PREMIERE: Clive Davis’ Murielle Drops ‘Walking Out That Door’

Lexi Riesenberg, Contributing Writer December 2, 2016
NYU's latest rising star Murielle is premiering her new single "Walk Out That Door" today, and it's a mix of afro-beats and R&B that you won't want to miss.
Exposure | Day Wave at Baby's All Right

Exposure | Day Wave at Baby’s All Right

Polina Buchak, Deputy Multimedia Editor November 17, 2016

I think it was after going to Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival last summer that I truly understood the power of live music. I commute to Brooklyn every day, therefore the only...

WSN sat down with Alex Izenberg to discuss his dystopian new record Harlequin.

Alex Izenberg Drops Debut Record

Jacob Fox, Staff Writer November 16, 2016
In an interview with WSN, musician Alex Isenberg dishes about his dystopic new album "Harlequin" and what it took to get to the point where he could make it.
Sophomore Danny Garcia started Kurrent Music as a new platform to find new music from unpretentious sources.

The Kurrents Are A-Changing

Dyanna Fleites-Cruz, Contributing Writer November 14, 2016
Clive Davis sophomore Danny Garcia is bringing the music to the people — specifically, the music reviews and journalism — with his user-generated website Kurrent Music.
Blue Healer plays Free Press Summer Fest in Houston, Texas.

Blue Healer: ‘Art Reflects You’

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor November 11, 2016
In the wake of the release of their self-titled debut album, Blue Healer took the time to speak with WSN about who they are as a band and the way their identity affects their music.
Augustine “Allah” Joseph’s dedication to music stretches beyond YouTube and reaches as far as performing live at Webster Hall.

Gallatin’s Allah Joseph: ‘My Perspective Sets My Music Apart’

Jacob Fox, Staff Writer November 8, 2016
Everything about Gallatin freshman Augustine Joseph, who goes by Allah Joseph for his music career, screams "inclusive" — even more, it screams that this is someone who knows what they're doing and how they're going to do it.