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Molly Shannon and Susan Ziegler in "Wild Nights with Emily." The new biographical comedy-drama depicts the love affair between poet Emily Dickinson and her sister-in-law and muse Susan Huntington Dickinson with warmth and humor. (via P2 Films)

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 16, 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...

Boyscott is an independent music band. (Courtesy of Behind the Curtains Media)

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...

Har Mar Superstar played The Knitting Factory Brooklyn April 14.

Q&A: Har Mar, Future Superstar?

Hannah Shulman, Multimedia Editor April 13, 2016
WSN chatted with singer Har Mar Superstar, in anticipation of his new album "Best Summer Ever" out April 15.
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.
Fantastic Negrito is releasing his debut album "The Last Days of Oakland" on June 3 via Blackball Universe.

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.
Mitski

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 24, 2016
Check out our interview with Declan McKenna at South by Southwest.
Director Trey Edward Shults presents his new film "Krisha", a story of addiction and family turmoil.

Visually Stunning “Krisha” Only Tells a Hackneyed Story

Dejarelle Gaines, Copy Chief March 23, 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.
Vince Staples

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.
Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals

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.
Get Inuit

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...

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.