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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

Stream Like Your Life Depends on It

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor April 6, 2016
In today's digitized music landscape, how can companies react - and how should they react - in order to maintain profits?

YouTube Eggs on Cover Song Overload

Allison Stubblebine, Music Editor April 6, 2016
With the advent and growth of YouTube's free-for-all content, the music industry has become oversaturated with content.
Frankie Cosmos played a near runthrough of their new album at their concert in Brooklyn.

Frankie Cosmos, Out of This World

Gilchrist Green, Contributing Writer April 4, 2016
On Saturday night at Shea Stadium, Frankie Cosmos performed old favorites and new songs from their latest album "Next Thing".
Los Angeles-based trio Fairground Saints is currently touring as the opener for Carly Rae Jepson.

WSN Sits Down With Fairground Saints, the Band Touring with Carly Rae Jepsen

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor March 30, 2016
WSN sat down with Fairground Saints, a folk pop band currently touring with Carly Rae Jepsen.
Blaenavon

[VIDEO] Chatting With Get Inuit and Blaenavon at SXSW ’16

Hannah Shulman, Multimedia Editor March 30, 2016
In our last batch of interviews with SXSW, WSN chatted with British groups Get Inuit and Blaenavon.
LCD Soundsystem played at Webster Hall on the 27th of March for their loyal fans, five years since their last show.

LCD Soundsystem Returns to Webster Hall After Five Years

Zach Martin, Arts Editor March 29, 2016
LCD Soundsystem is back and better than ever after five years off.
Fantastic Negrito is releasing his debut album "The Last Days of Oakland" on June 3 via Blackball Universe.

SXSW: The Long, Twisted Journey of Fantastic Negrito

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief March 28, 2016
WSN spoke with rising Oakland musician Fantastic Negrito at SXSW over spring break.
Cleo Tucker and Harmony Tividad are the dynamic musical duo, Girlpool.

Girlpool Makes a Splash at Market Hotel

Gilchrist Green, Contributing Writer March 28, 2016
Girlpool visited Market Hotel on Friday night, off the success of their 2015 album "Before the World Was Big".

TKTK Sessions: Twin Marquis

Allison Stubblebine, Music Editor March 26, 2016
Check out our second TKTK Session with Twin Marquis and read an interview!
Mitski

SXSW All the Rest: Earl Sweatshirt, Neon Indian, D.R.A.M. and more

Zach Martin, Hannah Shulman and Alex Bazeley March 25, 2016
The last few days of SXSW were jam-packed full of artists new and old.

Kids These Days: A Chat with Declan McKenna

Hannah Shulman, Multimedia Editor March 24, 2016
Check out our interview with Declan McKenna at South by Southwest.
Artists at this year’s South by Southwest wear many different styles of clothes.

SXSW: Best and Worst On-Stage Fashion of the Week

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor March 21, 2016
Roundup of the best and worst band style from the performers at South by Southwest.