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

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

Washington Square News

Kat Aman and Connor Sandstorm formed Haiku in 2017. (Courtesy of Haiku)

New School and NYU Collide for Haiku

Megan O’Brien, Contributing Writer December 3, 2018
WSN sits down with the voice behind Manhattan-based band Haiku, who discussed feminine beauty, life without music and the harm in comparing yourself to others.
19-year-old Rex Orange County made his US debut to a sold-out show at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on Feb. 6.

Rex Orange County Makes Lively US Debut

Jillian Harrington, Staff Writer February 7, 2018
Rex Orange County, the English artist formally known as Alex O'Connor, made his U.S. concert debut at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Sunday, Feb. 4.

LÉON

Dyanna Fleites-Cruz, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
WSN sat down with LÉON, also known as Lotta Lindgren, at The Meadows to chat about her success with “Tired of Talking” and what the future holds for her music

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.
Basic bitches no more

Basic bitches no more

Grace Dixon, Contributing Writer November 18, 2015
Rejoice and be glad in basicness, bitches; your wardrobe needs it.
Joseph Anthony Somers-Morales, best known as SoMo, has been on the road promoting his album, “My Life II."

Enjoying the ‘ride’ with R&B artist SoMo

Adam Karnegian, Contributing Writer November 17, 2015
WSN spoke with R&B artist SoMo about touring, favorite albums and pet peeves.
Pharrell, shown performing at the 2014 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, will be an artist-in-residence at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts this year.

Pharrell to spend year as artist-in-residence at Tisch

Alex Bazeley, News Editor October 19, 2015
Williams is going to be teaching a class at NYU, with details to be announced at a later date.
Courtesy of Republic Records

Weeknd’s vocal talents shine on debut studio album

September 11, 2013
“Kiss Land” is the debut studio album by Canadian singer Abel Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd.
via wikipedia.org

Alicia Keys returns with lackluster album

November 27, 2012
Alicia Keys' new album, "The Element of Freedom" fails to blend past sounds.