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

Washington Square News

Youngr

Dyanna Fleites-Cruz, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
WSN sat down with emerging artist Youngr, also known as Dario Darnell, at The Meadows to chat about his multi-skilled one-man-band approach to the production of his music and what the future holds for his music.
NYU student Mike Ellis has released a self-titled EP on iTunes, Amazon and all major streaming services. The five tracks feature a mix of pop and country.

Mike Ellis Fuses Pop and Country in New EP

Connor Gatesman, Staff Writer April 24, 2017
NYU artist Mike Ellis' self-titled EP is an earnest effort at pop music, tinged with bold efforts at auto-tune and country vibes.
West 4th Music Group, a student-run record label at NYU, held their second showcase on Sunday, Apr. 9 at Kimmel. Jackie Paladino, Julian Lamadrid and Nick Jaeck were three new artists who performed.

NYU’s West 4th Music Group: Singer-Songwriters Start Here

Sabeena N Singhani, Staff Writer April 24, 2017
West 4th Records' most recent showcase featured NYU artists Jackie Paladino, Nick Jaeckel and Julian Lamadrid.
Former NYU student Emma Witmer, also known as gobbinjr, released an EP with dreamy and layered tracks.

gobbinjr Captivates With Dream Pop

Gilchrist Green, Music Editor November 7, 2016
Rising Brooklyn bedroom-pop star gobbinjr's new album "vom night" is the antithesis to the overly perfect, romanticized version of what girlhood is — and for that, it's a work of real art.
"Firefly" is the new single from gobbinjr's new EP "mom night."

New Single From gobbinjr Shines in the Dark

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor September 6, 2016
gobbinjr, the musical project of NYU's Emma Witmer, just released its newest single "firefly."
Indie pop singer, Genevieve Schatz, became a solo act in 2014 after leaving the band "Company of Thieves".

Genevieve: Musician, Spiritual Advisor and Clairvoyant

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor April 19, 2016
WSN sat down with Genevieve, an up-and-coming pop singer who is gaining hype for her new single "Show Your Colors."

The Game of Telephone: Musicians Edition

Nina Jang, Deputy Digital Director April 11, 2016
WSN spoke with seven upcoming bands and solo artists and compiled a playlist of songs by these musicians. As a twist, each musician had the chance to recommend or “telephone” a tune or album to another NYU artist.
PREMIERE: Don't Miss Molly Chapman's New Music Video for "See Through"

PREMIERE: Don’t Miss Molly Chapman’s New Music Video for “See Through”

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor April 7, 2016
Check out Gallatin sophomore Molly Chapman's new music video for her original song "See Through."
Los Angeles-based trio Fairground Saints is currently touring as the opener for Carly Rae Jepson.

WSN Sits Down With Fairground Saints, the Band Touring with Carly Rae Jepsen

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor March 30, 2016
WSN sat down with Fairground Saints, a folk pop band currently touring with Carly Rae Jepsen.
Blaenavon

[VIDEO] Chatting With Get Inuit and Blaenavon at SXSW ’16

Hannah Shulman, Multimedia Editor March 30, 2016
In our last batch of interviews with SXSW, WSN chatted with British groups Get Inuit and Blaenavon.
Into It. Over It.

SXSW Day 2 Recap: Into It. Over It., Car Seat Headrest

Zach Martin, Arts Editor March 15, 2016
Monday's excursion featured sets from Car Seat Headrest and Into It. Over It., as well as an oddly-planned free food giveaway.
Animal Collective's new album Painting With shows that they have more music to come.

Animal Collective Returns Strongly from Three Year Break

Carter Shelter, Staff Writer February 24, 2016
Animal Collective bring their signature mix of experimental psych and pop to their tenth studio album "Painting With".