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The storefront for Generation Records on Thompson St.

In the Village, Generation Records Banks on a Future for Vinyl

The owner of Generation Records in the Village discusses the current state of vinyl and the legacy of the artistic hub.
Jude Zhu, Contributing Writer October 30, 2018
The owner of Generation Records in the Village discusses the current state of vinyl and the legacy of the artistic hub.
The Grateful Dead performing on stage in Golden Gate Park in 1967. (via dead.net)

Rock Has Slowed Its Roll: How Rock Music Lost Its Edge

Sophie Lee, Contributing Writer October 24, 2018
50 years ago, rock music was at its zenith. In 2018, the genre's power has subsided as hip-hop and EDM take over. What happened to make rock 'n' roll lose its edge?
A turntable display in Good Records.

An Old Music Style Becomes New: Records

Beth Sattur, Contributing Writer March 1, 2018
Looking for some new vinyls to add to your collection? Here are some of the best record stores around NYU.

DREAMERS

Dyanna Fleites-Cruz, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
WSN sat down with Nick Wold, at the Meadows, to talk about his time at NYU, how Dreamers came to be and a few quick fire questions.
NYU artist Soccer Mommy released her new single "be seeing you" on March 22. Her soft rock jam laments being afraid of losing 
someone.

New Soccer Mommy: Springtime Sadness

Gilchrist Green, Music Editor March 27, 2017
Soccer Mommy, the artist project of NYU sophomore Sophie Allison, just released two new singles — and they're as comforting and sad as a tight hug after a bad breakup.
Leah Dou played a passionate set at Mercury Lounge, on Friday.

No Dou(buts), Just Chimes

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor January 23, 2017
Leah Dou's out-the-door crowds at her Mercury Lounge concert last Friday were only a fraction of the success the artist deserves.

The Off-Broadway rock odyssey, “The Portal”, blends musical performance with a movie-like narrative.

‘The Portal:’ A Movie on the Stage

December 5, 2016
"The Portal" takes too much advantage of multimedia tools and comes off more like a bad party than a thought-provoking theater piece.
Blue Healer plays Free Press Summer Fest in Houston, Texas.

Blue Healer: ‘Art Reflects You’

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor November 11, 2016
In the wake of the release of their self-titled debut album, Blue Healer took the time to speak with WSN about who they are as a band and the way their identity affects their music.
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.
Catfish and the Bottlemen displayed their natural stage presence at Terminal 5 on the energetic second night of their US tour.

Catfish and the Bottlemen Deliver International Stardom

Kamila Daurenova, Contributing Writer October 25, 2016
Catfish and the Bottlemen confirmed its status as an international sensation last week at Terminal 5, with sincerity and energy abound.
The Icelandic group, Sigur Ros, gave and atmospheric performance at Brooklyn’s King’s Theater.

Sigur Ros Create Worlds, Not Moments

Carter Shelter, Staff Writer October 18, 2016
Proving yet again that they will never be something as simple as a nostalgic phenomenon, Sigur Ros performed a stunningly immersive set at Brooklyn's King Theatre last week.
Whitney, an indie-rock band from Chicago, exceeded audience expectations during their live performances.

Whitney Brings Back One Last Summer Night

Albert Keen, Contributing Writer October 16, 2016
Between the band's warm summer vibes and the lead vocalist / drummer Julian Erlich's constant anecotes, Whitney's show at the Music Hall of Williamsburg felt like it was one final day of fun in the sun.