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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

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ARTS ISSUE: Lily Allen brings feminism to forefront of pop music

December 5, 2013
In the 1990s, teenage girls were owning their feminism. Riot grrrl subculture fascinated America.
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ARTS ISSUE: Pop divas create personas with style, musical talents

December 5, 2013
Pop divas all create an image for themselves that becomes their identifier — for better or for worse.
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ARTS ISSUE: Rap music avoids excess in favor of humility

December 5, 2013
The public has supported an uprising of relatability and humanity through sales, and we have seen a resulting rise of humility in the rap game.
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Musical Movements: Streaming

December 4, 2013
The way people listen to music has undergone constant change in the past two decades, from vinyl records to cassette tapes to compact discs to MP3 files. However, the newest way to listen to music is simple — to stream it.
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Britney Spears struggles to find emotional balance on ‘Britney Jean’

December 3, 2013
While diehard fans will enjoy her latest album, Britney delivers an uneven album with her latest work.
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Student band Modern Diet blends genres on EP, in concert

December 2, 2013
NYU band Modern Diet breaks boundaries and defies typical musical genres.
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Dan Bejar destroys language barriers on ‘Five Spanish Songs’

November 26, 2013
Destroyer singer Dan Bejar decided to sing Spanish songs for the aptly titled "Five Spanish Songs."
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One Direction matures, retains sound on ‘Midnight Memories’

November 25, 2013
Despite a slightly more adult sound, One Direction's new album will likely not convert many new fans.
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Musical Movements: Nu-disco

November 25, 2013
While disco reigned decades ago, a nu-dsco movement has brought back some of the genre's best attributes to popular music.
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Jake Bugg’s ‘Shangri La’ shows no sophomore slump

November 19, 2013
Jake Bugg, a singer and songwriter, avoids stereotypes while still emulating the sounds of legendary artists.
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Victoria looks forward to second EP

November 17, 2013
Kiah Victoria, a Tisch senior in the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, is anticipating the release of her second EP "Gravitate."
Lady Gaga overindulges in theatrics without substance on latest album, fails to live up to previous work

Lady Gaga overindulges in theatrics without substance on latest album, fails to live up to previous work

November 12, 2013
As Lady Gaga returns with the release of her third studio album “ARTPOP,” the musician who is famous for her antics delivers simultaneously what was expected from her while also exploring new territory.