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Tisch Alum’s Film Shines New Light on Emily Dickinson

Writer and director Madeleine Olnek’s new dramedy “Wild Nights with Emily” uses relatively recent insights into the poet’s private life.

Alex Cullina, Theater & Books Editor • April 17, 2019

Everyone knows the story of the 19th-century American poet Emily Dickinson: she was a spinster and a recluse, and she wrote her poems without intending for them to ever be published. “People...

Indie Rock Group Boyscott Wants to Conquer Brooklyn

With over four million streams on Spotify, the Connecticut-based indie rock group is just getting started.

Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor • March 31, 2019

Indie rock minimalist group Boyscott played to a crowded room in Ridgewood, Queens March 24 in what was their most “intimidating” set yet. In fact, band members flew in their...

Q&A: Har Mar, Future Superstar?

Hannah Shulman, Multimedia Editor • April 14, 2016

WSN chatted with singer Har Mar Superstar, in anticipation of his new album "Best Summer Ever" out April 15.

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

Hannah Shulman, Multimedia Editor • March 31, 2016

In our last batch of interviews with SXSW, WSN chatted with British groups Get Inuit and Blaenavon.

SXSW: The Long, Twisted Journey of Fantastic Negrito

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief • March 28, 2016

WSN spoke with rising Oakland musician Fantastic Negrito at SXSW over spring break.

SXSW All the Rest: Earl Sweatshirt, Neon Indian, D.R.A.M. and more

Zach Martin, Hannah Shulman and Alex Bazeley • March 25, 2016

The last few days of SXSW were jam-packed full of artists new and old.

Kids These Days: A Chat with Declan McKenna

Hannah Shulman, Multimedia Editor • March 25, 2016

Check out our interview with Declan McKenna at South by Southwest.

Visually Stunning “Krisha” Only Tells a Hackneyed Story

Dejarelle Gaines, Copy Chief • March 24, 2016

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at SXSW 2015, "Krisha" tells the story of a woman returning home for Thanksgiving dinner after 10 years away.

5 Artists From SXSW Who Are About to Blow Up

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • March 21, 2016

Here are the five up-and-coming acts we saw at SXSW that you should keep an eye on.

SXSW Day 4 Recap: Vince Staples, Acid Dad, Field Trip and more

Zach Martin, Hannah Shulman and Alex Bazeley • March 19, 2016

The WSNxSW crew had a big day four, seeing artists like Anderson .Paak and Vince Staples.

SXSW Day 3 Recap: Get Inuit and Get Some Rest

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • March 18, 2016

Tuesday was a rest day for the group, recovery from Monday and in anticipation of the insane number of shows on Wednesday. However, we did have time to sit down for a chat...

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.

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