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“The Nowhere Inn” is a mockumentary starring St. Vincent and Carrie Brownstein that was released on Sept. 17. The film is an experimental look at the role of the modern performer.  (Image courtesy of IFC Films)

Review: ‘The Nowhere Inn’ is a trippy exploration of persona

Recording artist St. Vincent and Carrie Brownstein of “Portlandia” team up for a beguiling yet frustrating mockumentary that explores the role of the modern performer.
Isabella Armus, Deputy Arts Editor October 4, 2021

Warning: the 2021 mockumentary “The Nowhere Inn” is a little weird. Directed by Bill Benz and written by and starring Carrie Brownstein and rock musician Annie Clark, who performs...

The arts desk is back with some recommendations of singles you may have missed this week. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

Weekly radio roundup: April 3 – 9

Read about the most notable singles released this week.
Aliyah Fong, Holden Lay and Ana Cubas, Arts Desk April 9, 2021

This publication marks the 20th edition of Weekly Radio Roundup, which was first introduced in January 2020. Although it’s only been a little over a year, it feels like our world...

The arts desk is back with some recommendations of singles you may have missed this week. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

Weekly Radio Roundup: March 5 – March 11

Read about the most notable singles released this week.

This past week’s releases provided a glimpse into the new sounds and influences trending in the music industry.  From soul music to 1970s glam rock, these tracks gave us an...

Cardi Bs Invasion of Privacy Album Cover (via Facebook)

Staff Recs: Workout Albums

Next time you go to the gym, listen to the Arts Desk’s music recs, not the gym’s outdated playlist.

Despite the recent snow day, we are finally approaching spring, meaning that NYU students can no longer cite the weather as an excuse to avoid the gym. Here are the Arts Desk’s...

The cover for St. Vincents stripped down album MassEducation. (via facebook.com)

The Sonic Reinvention of St. Vincent’s ‘MASSEDUCTION’

Michael Muth, Staff Writer October 30, 2018

In the music industry, it’s adapt or die. If you want to survive, you have to stay relevant, which is why bands are constantly trying out new quirks and sounds. From DJ remixes...

Panorama Day Two Brings Janet Jackson Super Fans and A Cappella Performances

Panorama Day Two Brings Janet Jackson Super Fans and A Cappella Performances

Pamela Jew, Managing Editor of Under the Arch July 29, 2018

In a sea of Janet Jackson fans waiting for who they lovingly refer to as “mother,” the muddy, sinking ground below was the only reminder of yesterday’s midday cancelation....

The crowd at Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Chicago.

Best Festival Lineups

From New York to Spain and even Alabama, WSN staff has compiled a list of the best festival lineups this summer.
Premiering last week at the Tribeca Film Festival, David Byrnes concert film, Contemporary Color portrays a color guard performance put on at the Barclays Center last year.

Tribeca 2016: David Byrne Led “Contemporary Color” Dazzles at Premiere

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer April 19, 2016
Our dispatches from Tribeca begin with a review of "Contemporary Color", a documentary about the color guard concert put on by David Byrne at Barclays Center last year.
St. Vincent showcases bold, challenging sound on LP

St. Vincent showcases bold, challenging sound on LP

February 26, 2014
St. Vincent's new release is her best album yet.
St. Vincent, Talking Heads collaboration less than the sum of its parts

St. Vincent, Talking Heads collaboration less than the sum of its parts

September 13, 2012
Despite the musical presence of Talking Heads' David Byrne, St. Vincent's "Love This Giant?" only sporadically displays greatness.