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Steinhardt sophomore Chris Hearn has been making music for the past decade and recently released his single “Celebration” with Village Records.

Ceezar Talks “Celebration” and a Life of Freestyling

Allison Stubblebine, Music Editor April 18, 2016
WSN sat down with Village Records hip hop artist Ceezar to talk about his origins and his new single "Celebration."
Ceezar is the first hip-hop artist on Steinhardt's record label Village Records.

PREMIERE: Ceezar Releases Single “Celebration” on Village Records

Allison Stubblebine, Music Editor April 14, 2016
Ceezar is the first hip hop artist signed with the Steinhardt-run label Village Records. Listen to his first song "Celebration" here.
Har Mar Superstar played The Knitting Factory Brooklyn April 14.

Q&A: Har Mar, Future Superstar?

Hannah Shulman, Multimedia Editor April 13, 2016
WSN chatted with singer Har Mar Superstar, in anticipation of his new album "Best Summer Ever" out April 15.

Alec Baldwin and Billy Crystal Headline Tisch 50th Anniversary Gala

Zach Martin, Arts Editor April 12, 2016
The Tisch 50th Anniversary Gala honored the Tisch family as well as the school's notable alumni.
Todd Lewis Kramer: Life, Love & Music

Todd Lewis Kramer: Life, Love & Music

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor April 12, 2016
WSN sat down with Brooklyn Americana singer Todd Lewis Kramer to talk about his upcoming album "Fairground."
Making Noise: Musicians at NYU

Making Noise: Musicians at NYU

Nina Jang, Deputy Digital Director April 11, 2016

Every month, my tiny apartment transforms into a sanctuary for a night of sharing words, thoughts and lyrics. At these open mics, I am pleasantly stunned by the number of friends...

Gallatin senior Annie Heslinga is involved in the New York music scene not only through her WNYU radio show, but also through creating her own music.

Meet the DJ: Annie Heslinga

Ankita Bhanot, Dining Editor April 11, 2016
Two NYU electronic music producers Diveo and Annie Heslinga share their spin on the experimental genre.

Exploring Clive Davis: The School With the Next Big Hit

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor April 11, 2016
WSN spoke with the faculty of the Clive Davis Institute for Recorded Music including Nicholas Sansano, Bob Powers, Jason King and Jeff Rabhan to learn more about what goes into this arts program.
American folk rock band, The Avett Brothers, energized Madison Square Garden on April 8.

The Avett Brothers Get MSG Rocking

Allison Stubblebine, Music Editor April 11, 2016
The Avett Brothers played at Madison Square Garden over the weekend, in anticipation of their new album "True Sadness" out in June.
PREMIERE: Don't Miss Molly Chapman's New Music Video for "See Through"

PREMIERE: Don’t Miss Molly Chapman’s New Music Video for “See Through”

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor April 7, 2016
Check out Gallatin sophomore Molly Chapman's new music video for her original song "See Through."

Live Music is Live Music, Digital or Not

Jonah Rosario Inserra, Contributing Writer April 6, 2016
With the increasing popularity of electronic music, live shows are as much about the atmosphere as they are about the music.

Embracing the Record Resurrection

Mandy Freebairn, Contributing Writer April 6, 2016
The resurgence of tangible vinyl records and cassettes is a direct reaction to streaming culture.