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

Washington Square News

Student browses through Spotify’s homepage. Spotify has recently made itself much more accessible to independent artists, including students. (Photograph by Alana Beyer)

Spotify’s New Free Upload Initiative Splits Budding Artists

Spotify's new initiative to empower independent artists might be causing them more harm than good.
Ethan Zack, Contributing Writer October 15, 2018
Spotify's new initiative has left some musicians uncertain about what kind of impact it will have on the landscape of the streaming service and the music industry at large.
Musician R. Kelly is the subject of recent controversies surrounding his sexual misconduct allegations

Should We Ignore the Mess Behind the Music?

Ethan Zack, Contributing Writer October 3, 2018
How do we define the ethics of listening to controversial musicians and can we separate the art from its creator?
Ariana Grande on the cover of her fourth studio album.

Sounds of ‘Sweetener’

Julia Fields, Contributing Writer September 17, 2018
Ariana Grande's new album "Sweetener" is a remarkable addition to her discography that shares meaningful and empowering music.
Mia Berrin of Pom Pom Squad.

Three Student Acts on the Rise

Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor August 26, 2018
Check out this handful of talented up-and-coming musicians at NYU to start off your fall semester.
NYU provides students with a number of online resources, including campus cable from Philo.

Online Deals for NYU Students

Jendayi Omowale, Staff Writer February 26, 2018
NYU students have access to a multitude of online deals and free services. Here are some of the best perks that are available to us.
WSN compiles a music playlist for those interested in exploring new music.

What We’re Listening To: Instrumentals

Gilchrist Green, Music Editor February 8, 2017
On this week's What We're Listening to is a series of smooth instrumentals.
TIDAL Offers Little to Independent Artists

TIDAL Offers Little to Independent Artists

Haven Williams, Contributing Writer April 27, 2016
TIDAL only reinforces the old elite-dominated model of the music industry.

Stream Like Your Life Depends on It

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor April 6, 2016
In today's digitized music landscape, how can companies react - and how should they react - in order to maintain profits?
Hippo Campus played Baby's All Right in Brooklyn November 10th.

Hippo Campus guitarist talks touring, Bieber and ‘making it’

Hannah Shulman, Deputy Multimedia Editor November 19, 2015
WSN talked with Hippo Campus' lead guitarist Nathan Stocker about touring with the alt-rock band and how Spotify diversifies music taste.
The recently-renamed indie-pop band, JR JR will be in town next Wednesday at Webster Hall.

Epstein of band JR JR talks New York, Detroit music scene

Audrey Deng, Arts Editor October 28, 2015
JR JR's latest album "JR JR" marks a minimalist watershed in the indie-pop band's career. Band member Joshua Epstein talks about Dale Earnhardt Jr., Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. and the band's upcoming performance at Webster Hall on Nov. 4.
Classical favorites such as Debussy’s “Clair de la Lune” are very popular study songs.

Staff Recommendations: Music to study by

Grace Halio, Alex Bazeley, Tommy Collison and Audrey Deng October 15, 2015
Hunker down for midterm studying with these staff-recommended Spotify playlists.
Freemium focuses internet away from ads, toward content

Freemium focuses internet away from ads, toward content

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Digital Director September 8, 2015
The freemium model —that Spotify and YouTube have adopted– should be the future of online content.