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Lady challenges preconceived notions, politics of rappers

November 12, 2013
Shameka Shanta Brown, who goes by the performer name Lady, is a young rapper trying to alter gender politics in rap.
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Justin Bieber struggles to find balance between music, controversy

November 12, 2013
The teenage pop star seems to be experiencing very public growing pains as he tries to refocus on his artistic merit while maturing his image.
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Gallatin junior to perform at Highline Ballroom

November 11, 2013
Zadek talks about his upcoming performance and EP release.
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M.I.A. taps into spiritual side with ‘Matangi’

November 5, 2013
M.I.A.’s fourth studio album, “Matangi” is often a gentle, even spiritual, listen, but it includes jagged edges to keep the album stimulating.
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Sky Ferreira debut LP promises impressive career for artist

November 5, 2013
Sky Ferreira has released her debut LP, “Night Time, My Time,” which lives up to the hype in unexpected ways.
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Drake charms crowd, disputes feud rumors at Barclays Center

October 30, 2013
Drake and a host of other performers delighted the crowd at Barclays with a mix of hit songs.
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Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond, Jr. talks solo EP, tour

October 30, 2013
WSN sits down with Albert Hammond, Jr. to chat about the latest in his solo career.
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AFI’s ‘Burials’ shows off band’s evolving musical capabilities

October 22, 2013
Alternative-rock outfit AFI has come a long way since its punk-rock days of the ’90s, replete with one-minute songs and yelling and screaming about anti-authoritarian themes.
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CMJ Music Marathon 2013 continues festival’s embracement of undiscovered talent

October 22, 2013
CMJ this year offered an eclectic mix of rising indie acts, some of which will soon be the talk of the music blog scene.
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Katy Perry stays within pop comfort zone on ‘Prism’

October 22, 2013
Katy Perry's new album, “Prism,” won’t convert those not already among her legions of fans, primarily because it is exactly what it strives to be — a conventional pop record.
WSN Arts Podcast, episode 5: All About Miley

WSN Arts Podcast, episode 5: All About Miley

October 17, 2013

This week on the WSN Arts podcast, a group of editors and writers discuss Miley Cyrus' latest album, "Bangerz," and the music star's persona in the media. Be sure to listen...

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Cults reflects pain of break-ups in sophomore album ‘Static’

October 16, 2013
Cults' “Static” risks being overlooked in comparison to "Go Outside."