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

Washington Square News

DREAMERS is a cosmic rock band featuring NYU Steinhardt Alum, Nick Wold.

Steinhardt Alum Talks DREAMERS, Jazz

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor March 21, 2016
WSN sat down with NYU alum Nick Wold, the frontman for cosmic rock band DREAMERS.
Vince Staples

5 Artists From SXSW Who Are About to Blow Up

Zach Martin, Arts Editor March 21, 2016
Here are the five up-and-coming acts we saw at SXSW that you should keep an eye on.
Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals

SXSW Day 4 Recap: Vince Staples, Acid Dad, Field Trip and more

Zach Martin, Hannah Shulman and Alex Bazeley March 19, 2016
The WSNxSW crew had a big day four, seeing artists like Anderson .Paak and Vince Staples.
Get Inuit

SXSW Day 3 Recap: Get Inuit and Get Some Rest

Zach Martin, Arts Editor March 18, 2016

Tuesday was a rest day for the group, recovery from Monday and in anticipation of the insane number of shows on Wednesday. However, we did have time to sit down for a chat...

Into It. Over It.

SXSW Day 2 Recap: Into It. Over It., Car Seat Headrest

Zach Martin, Arts Editor March 15, 2016
Monday's excursion featured sets from Car Seat Headrest and Into It. Over It., as well as an oddly-planned free food giveaway.
Marguerite tells the story of Marguerite Dumont as she follows her love for singing, while lacking the talent.

“Marguerite” is a Surprising, Off-Key Delight

Dejarelle Gaines, Copy Chief March 8, 2016
French film "Marguerite" centers on a wealthy, aspiring opera singer — who cannot sing.
Fall Out Boy’s bassist Pete Wentz, took the stage with the rest of the band at Madison Square Garden with PVRIS.

Fall Out Boy Brings Back the Mmrs

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor March 7, 2016
Fall Out Boy, AWOLNATION, and PVRIS rocked Madison Square Garden over the weekend.
TKTK Sessions: Field Trip

TKTK Sessions: Field Trip

Zach Martin, Arts Editor March 4, 2016
WSN launches the first in our TKTK Concert Series, featuring NYU band Field Trip in an in-office concert and Q&A.
For Tia Ramos, Rihanna's "Distubia" is a tune that she cannot get out of her head.

Staff Recs: Songs That Get Stuck in Your Head

Staff March 4, 2016
Bum bum bee dum bum bum bee dum bum.
Coast Modern photographed on July 6, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

Catching Up With Coast Modern

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor March 4, 2016
L.A. band Coast Modern talks to WSN about what genre their music is, the writing process and their thoughts on streaming.
SWMRS is a Californian surf punk band that is performing at Webster Hall on March 3.

Stop Trying to Be Cool: A Q&A with SWMRS’s Cole Becker

Mandy Freebairn, Staff Writer March 2, 2016
WSN talked to Oakland surf punk band SWMRS about their new album "Drive North", modeling, and hating L.A.
Acid Dad, a band consisting solely of NYU alumni, performed last week on their first live TV show, The Special.

Acid Dad Premiere New Music on Live TV

Mandy Freebairn, Staff Writer March 2, 2016
NYU band Acid Dad performed on "The Special" before heading on tour, which includes a stop at South by Southwest.