Songs of the sea: How an NYU professor’s ensemble musically maps cultural exchange
Explore the musical exchanges between the Arabian Peninsula and the Swahili coast with Boom.Diwan, a band started by NYU alum and professor Ghazi Faisal Al-Mulaifi.
Leila Anderson, Contributing Writer
• Mar 7, 2024
Review: ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ is only pleasing to the ear
While the recently released biopic recreates some of the magic from Bob Marley’s music, it fails to thoughtfully explore the reggae superstar’s legacy.
Tony Jaeyeong Jeong, Staff Writer
• Feb 22, 2024
Review: ‘Maestro’ is a grand celebration of an American icon
Bradley Cooper’s sophomore directorial effort sees the star almost unrecognizable as Leonard Bernstein, exploring his tumultuous relationship.
Madeline Kane, Staff Writer
• Dec 4, 2023
MoMA features Ennio Morricone in upcoming film retrospective
Through these screenings highlighting the composer’s most popular projects, his iconic scores get the recognition they deserve.
Bianca Maiocchi, Contributing Writer
• Dec 1, 2023
Review: ‘Blanket’ is a lukewarm embrace of Kevin Abstract’s new style
The former Brockhampton rapper attempts to find his voice and reinvent himself in his first solo album after Brockhampton disbanded.
Alan Zhang, Contributing Writer
• Nov 15, 2023
Beyond NYU: From TikTok fame to onstage game
Former student Sadie Jean spoke to WSN about her recent and sudden rise to fame after posting a song on TikTok, eventually making a name for herself and performing across the country.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• Nov 9, 2023
Review: Squirrel Flower returns with an unmissable rock record ‘Tomorrow’s Fire’
The Chicago-based singer-songwriter applies heavy, atmospheric indie rock to aching, vivid storytelling.
Ethan Beck, Staff Writer
• Oct 25, 2023
Review: boygenius’ latest release “the rest” invites audiences on a spacial voyage
boygenius members Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker released an EP on Oct. 13.
Diana C. Sánchez González, Contributing Writer
• Oct 18, 2023
Beyond NYU: Crafting sound waves and creating communities
Lynne Feldman spent her high school years dreaming of a career in music. Now, she is a seasoned sound editor-turned-social worker.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• Sep 21, 2023
Review: Laufey’s latest album ‘Bewitched’ is an ode to the dreamers
The Icelandic-Chinese artist introduced young audiences to classical jazz with her new album.
Diana C. Sánchez González, Contributing Writer
• Sep 21, 2023
Teezo Touchdown’s debut album is an alternative hip-hop masterpiece
After touring with the likes of Tyler, The Creator and collaborating with Don Toliver, the Texas songwriter finally released his first album.
Abigail Chang, Contributing Writer
• Sep 18, 2023
Staff Recs: How to romanticize the start of a new term
WSN’s arts editors spotlight a range of media to help you fight those back to school blues and start your semester right.
Julia Diorio, Alexa Donovan, Mick Gaw, Clara Scholl, and Stephanie Wong
• Sep 5, 2023
Liam Restivo, Contributing Writer • Mar 17, 2024
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor • Mar 15, 2024
Mick Gaw, Film & TV Editor • Mar 15, 2024
Ashley Simons, Contributing Writer • Mar 15, 2024
Dharma Niles, Deputy News Editor • Mar 12, 2024
Julia Diorio, Music Editor • Feb 20, 2024