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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

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Review: Jazz songwriter Defne Şahin gives a twist on Dickinson’s classics with ‘HOPE’

The Berlin-based singer-songwriter’s newest album reconstructs the poems of Emily Dickinson into wandering, heartfelt jazz songs.
Ethan Beck, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

Every song in Berlin-based jazz musician Defne Şahin’s third album, “HOPE,” is a sprawling canvas — one which takes detours and throws curveballs at that. Şahin often...

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Review: Briston Maroney’s ‘Ultrapure’ is a mature reflection on growing up

With his sophomore album, the Nashville singer-songwriter captures the essence of living through your 20s.
Jordan Wilkens, Contributing Writer October 2, 2023

Growing up doesn’t have to feel so hard with the release of Briston Maroney’s new album “Ultrapure.” After a long summer of track teasers and single releases, the deeply...

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To critics of ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’: Let movies be stupid again, please

Described as “Euphoria With Knives” by New York Times critic Lena Wilson, Halina Reijn’s spirited Gen Z slasher “Bodies Bodies Bodies” garnered some negative first impressions from viewers who either didn’t realize it was satire or hate fun.
Lorena Campes, Deputy Under The Arch Editor September 27, 2022

Spoiler warning: This article contains spoilers for “Bodies Bodies Bodies.” In a laughably ironic display of a writer entirely missing the point, New York Times critic Lena...