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

Washington Square News

Melanie Martinez at the Bowery Ballroom.

‘Voice’ alumna discusses artistry

E.R. Pulgar, Music Editor February 12, 2015
Following her experience on "The Voice," Melanie Martinez faces challenges in separating herself from the television show.
Kanye West’s rant takes center stage

Kanye West’s rant takes center stage

Alexa Spieler, Arts Editor February 11, 2015
Kanye West's antics at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards demonstrate that the rapper fails to respect artistry, contrary to his words against supporting Beck.

Dylan’s ‘Shadows’ should have stayed in the dark

Michael Waller, Staff Writer February 10, 2015
On his 36th album, "Shadows in the Night," Bob Dylan disappoints, with boring release.
Staff Recommendations: 2015 Grammy Awards

Staff Recommendations: 2015 Grammy Awards

WSN Staff February 5, 2015
With the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards approaching, the WSN staff looks back on this year’s nominees’ previous works.
Prelow released their first album after success with online singles.

NYU alumni rule SoundCloud

Kieran Graulich, Staff Writer February 5, 2015
Prelow, graduates of NYU's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, spoke with WSN about their first EP, “Why Does Everything Happen So Much?”
Leah Lavigne released her sophomore album “Peripeteia” on Nov. 4.

Freshman discusses musical growth

Zoe Thompson, Contributing Writer February 4, 2015
Freshman releases sophomore album.
Father John Misty’s “I Love You, Honeybear” is Josh Tillman’s first album as Misty since 2012.

Misty offers his best solo album yet

Kieran Graulich, Staff Writer February 4, 2015
Father John Misty’s new album, “I Love You, Honeybear” exudes a more intimate, sincere col-lection of music from the folk singer-songwriter.

Ezra’s debut album makes ‘Voyage’ to US

Rachel A.G. Gilman, Contributing Writer January 29, 2015
George Ezra's debut album, "Wanted on Voyage" alludes to a darker side of the English singer-songwriter.

London Grammar and Until the Ribbon Breaks Rock Terminal 5

Rachel Kaplan January 28, 2015
Photos from the London Grammar and Until the Ribbon Breaks show at Terminal 5 on January 27, 2015.

Album releases promise innovation

Ahmed Bubshait, Contributing Writer January 26, 2015
With new releases coming from the likes of Ghostface Killah, Natalie Prass, and Modest Mouse, the music releases for 2015 appear promising.
The crowd at Governors Ball 2014 while Phoenix performs.

NYC shows feature range of music

Zane Warman, Staff Writer January 26, 2015
In conjunction with the recent announcement of the Governors Ball lineup, NYC is preparing for a versatile spring 2015 concert season. The likes of Jack White, Meek Mill, and Logic are set to perform in NYC, this spring.
Songs teach Ebola prevention

Songs teach Ebola prevention

Sam Del Rowe October 27, 2014
Carlos Chirinos, a visiting professor at Steinhardt, has been working to combat the Ebola epidemic with the aid of an unlikely ally: music.