This post was updated July 26 at 8:22 p.m. Here comes the sun – along with an exciting lineup. Summer is starting, and indie pop and rock artists are taking over Los Angeles. Read more...
Photo: (Desiree Gonzalez/Daily Bruin staff)
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July 17, 10:05 pm
Concert review: Bring your hiking shoes – Caamp’s performance meanders, but is worth the trek
This post was updated July 20 at 6:26 p.m. Caamp didn’t need tents, s’mores or sleeping bags to fill Los Angeles with happy campers. On Wednesday night, the self-described “Ohio boys making beautiful noise” kicked off the second leg of their “Live and In-Concert” tour at the Greek Theatre. Read more...
Photo: Pictured are members of Caamp on stage, surrounded by orange spotlights. The folk band performed at the Greek Theatre on Wednesday, July 16. (Isabella Appell/Daily Bruin)
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July 15, 12:44 pm
Funny but not fun: Belly Laughs Festival attendees giggle while wallets groan
Day one of the Belly Laughs Festival found the funny bone. The comedy festival made its highly anticipated debut this Saturday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Read more...
Photo: Shown is the crowd outside the Peacock Theater at Belly Laughs Festival. The festival took place on July 12 and 13 and highlighted Asian American comedians and restaurants. (Courtesy of Bailey Holiver/L.A. LIVE/Bernstein Associates, Inc.)
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July 15, 8:29 am
Music preview: Summer to bring span of anticipated new entries from indie, pop artists
This post was updated July 15 at 11:03 a.m. Upcoming music releases are setting up a bright summer. As the temperature rises and listeners look for the perfect soundtrack, there is sure to be an album for any sunny occasion. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Juwon Park/Illustrations director)
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July 14, 1:01 pm
‘Superman’ brings fresh questions for classic hero, disappoints with shaky plot
This post was updated Aug. 3 at 5:05 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. It’s got a dog! It’s narratively ambiguous! It’s Superman! Released in theaters July 11, director James Gunn’s latest film unravels his take on the cultural icon that is the “Man of Steel.” Introducing a less orthodox take of the Superman origin story, the film unusually begins with several canon Superman milestones, unlike its predecessor films. Read more...
Photo: Clad in his famed red cape and “S” emblem across his chest, actor David Corenswet as Superman poses with stoic confidence. Released in theaters July 11, director James Gunn’s “Superman” is the latest rendition of the hero and presents classic canon details with fresh plot points. (Courtesy of Warner Bros.)
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July 12, 5:09 pm
Summer book preview: Page-turners full of myth, mystery and magic await readers
This post was updated Aug. 3 at 5:15 p.m. As the days get longer, readers bask in the warmth of exciting summer book releases. Whether readers are curling up at home to escape the heat or sunbathing in the warm glow of the summer sun at the beach, this summer promises the perfect read for all. Read more...
Photo: (Yuri Mansukhani/Daily Bruin staff)
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June 23, 6:51 pm
Music Video Roundup: Music videos that brightened, elevated spring’s final moments
This post was updated July 6 at 9:33 p.m. As the school year reaches its conclusion, so does the full swing of spring. In the midst of flowers blooming and birds singing, many artists elevate their visual craft throughout this vernal season. Read more...
Photo: (Kaylen Ho/Daily Bruin Staff)