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

Washington Square News

Art-ivism Issue

Art-ivism Issue

Alexa Spieler, Arts Editor April 9, 2015

  As progressive as today’s society appears to be, spaces about stigmatized issues like mental health, racial injustices, LGBTQ rights or the unequal representation...

Tidal’s wave could hurt artists

Tidal’s wave could hurt artists

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor April 8, 2015
Everybody loses if artists, as a group, fragment themselves too much on streaming services like Tidal.

Jay Z comes to NYU to talk music business

Valentina Duque Bojanini, Editor-in-Chief April 2, 2015
Jay-Z spoke at NYU about the launch of his music streaming service, Tidal.
The debut EP of the influential band Mountain Whisper.

CAS junior never even HEARD of Mountain Whisper

Oil Spiel, Arts Editor April 1, 2015
Pre-med junior Carter Morgan reveals that he has never heard of the band Mountain Whisper, a glo-fi shoegaze band that found immense success from mid-2009 to late-2009.
Chris Duggan, center, is the lead guitarist and vocalist of PLAID BRIXX, which he founded in 2013.

Clive Davis alum talks musical roots

Allison Stubblebine, Staff Writer March 31, 2015
Chris Duggan of Plaid Brixx and an alum of NYU's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music spoke with WSN to reflect on how his experiences at NYU influenced his musical pursuits.
Mr. Wonderful is Action Bronson’s second studio album.

Action Bronson’s new album ‘Wonderful’

Logan Baker, Contributing Writer March 25, 2015
With his new release "Mr. Wonderful," Action Bronson demonstrates more diversity, without losing the music style that's made him popular.
Shaun Cooper, the bassist in the rock bands Taking Back Sunday, Straylight Run, and Destry, talks about his previous album Taking Back Sunday

Talking Taking Back Sunday

Allison Stubblebine, Staff Writer March 24, 2015
Shaun Cooper, bassist of Taking Back Sunday, spoke with WSN to discuss the band's latest album and to reflect on their touring experiences.

Steinhardt and Tisch faculty share thoughts on today’s pop songs

Natalia Barr, Contributing Writer March 5, 2015
In the aftermath of the Grammys, there was a debate over the quality of songs, particularly pop hits. Steinhardt and Tisch music faculty shared their thoughts on Billboard's top pop hits.
Invertebrate will host its first showcase on March 5.

Freshman starts own record label

Michael Waller, Staff Writer March 4, 2015
Ben Locke, a student of NYU Steinhardt's Music Business program, launched his own music label in 2014, Invertebrate.
Eye-opening video hits the web

Eye-opening video hits the web

Amanda D. Morris, Staff Writer March 1, 2015
NYU sophomore Nic Hanson recently released a music video of his original song - "Open Their Eyes" with a message to respect everyone as human.
"The Acoustic Buzz" at the Astor Place Starbucks Coffee will showcase various artists.

Starbucks acoustic series creates ‘Buzz’

Emily Harris, Staff Writer February 19, 2015
“The Acoustic Buzz” series at the Starbucks on Astor Place will be offering multiple acoustic performances, at the coffeehouse.
Vestiges & Claws is José González's first solo album in eight years.

Gonzalez’s latest well worth the wait

Jacob Patrick Fox, Contributing Writer February 18, 2015
With his first album in seven years, Jose Gonzalez delivers for eagerly awaiting fans, with "“Vestiges & Claws."