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

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

Washington Square News

An illustration of a Black woman in a green shirt and a white woman in a yellow shirt listening to music through wired headphones. The cord of the headphones spells out “Listen to This.”

Listen to this: Mariah Carey releases another Christmas song

Read about the most notable singles by Charli XCX, IDLES and more.

Mariah Carey defrosted early this year, releasing a new Christmas song featuring R&B artist Khalid and choirmaster Kirk Franklin. Charli XCX also dropped a collaboration-heavy...

Disclosure, the duo that rose to fame with “Latch” featuring Sam Smith, recently released their third studio album, “ENERGY.” Filled with vibrancy and eclectic vibe, this release takes you around the world with various collaborators. (Staff Illustration by Li-Chun Pan)

Disclosure’s ‘ENERGY’ Is a Vibrant, Electronic Escape

The electronica band takes you to parties all around the world with a variety of collaborators on their newest album, proving that their musical exploration is far from over.
Emily Glass, Contributing Writer September 4, 2020

Lately, the world has seemed ever-changing, yet uncomfortably still. It’s hard to take time to simply exist and breathe. Disclosure’s third studio album, “ENERGY,” gives...

Media art for Billie Eilish (via facebook.com)

Billie Eilish’s ‘bury a friend’ Is a Terrifying Ode to Personal Demons

The rising pop star confronts unsettling themes with her latest single.
Michael Muth, Staff Writer February 15, 2019

Billie Eilish is about as close to an overnight sensation as one can hope for within the music world. After her first single in 2016, “Ocean Eyes,” Eilish, 17, put out her...

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.