Sunday, February 15

Sounds of LA: Leighton Meester

Every year, new artists emerge, ready to be Los Angeles’ next great musical discovery, making their rounds through small club tours across the city. Inspired by the hippie enclaves of Topanga, the backyard punk scene of East Los Angeles or the coastal grunge of Venice Beach, each act has its own distinct sound. Read more...

Photo: Leighton Meester, widely known for her role as Blair Waldorf in “Gossip Girl,” released her debut album, “Heartstrings.” (Hotly Wanting Records)


Urban Confections: Beverly Hills creperie offers organic, take-out style crepes

Two blocks from Rodeo Drive, a Beverly Hills street is home to palm trees and a white building with large glass arches. Beyond one arch lies Harajuku Crepe, a Japanese-style creperie that boasts mostly organic crepes to go. Read more...

Photo: At Beverly Hills’ Harajuku Crepe, a Japanese-style creperie with largely organic crepes to go, visitors can chose from a variety of toppings as well as pre-designed combinations, like the strawberry cheesecake crepe (pictured above). (Alyssa Dorn/Daily Bruin)


Fashion Forward: Slogans make bold statements

The fashion industry is one that constantly evolves and pushes different boundaries every day. On the personal level, the world of fashion is also open to interpretation, giving individuals a chance to reflect their personal style. Read more...

Photo: Brandy Melville Westwood Sales Associates Maggie White (left) and Ali Paterson (right). (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Creator-owned comic series show individuality, provide fresh ideas

Comic books are everywhere – Marvel and DC Comics are mining decades of story lines for a huge slate of movies and television shows. But comics are more than a source to be mined for superhero blockbusters. Read more...

Photo: Image Comics recently introduced its newest comics, such as “8House,” a fantasy series featuring a rotating group of artists and writers. (Courtesy of Emma Rios and Hwei Lim/Image Comics)


Sounds of LA: The Interrupters

Every year, new artists emerge, ready to be Los Angeles’ next great musical discovery, making their rounds through small club tours across the city. Inspired by the hippie enclaves of Topanga, the backyard punk scene of East L.A. Read more...

Photo: Ska punk band the Interrupters released their self-titled debut album in August. The group will perform at the Roxy Theatre Saturday. (Courtesy of Hellcat Records)


Urban Confections: Randy’s Donuts creates an iconic and delectable treat

Los Angeles is home to numerous dessert shops that feature a range of treats from cupcakes to doughnuts to shakes. Urban Confections will select dessert restaurants whose only West Coast location is Los Angeles, highlighting students’ opportunities to taste the city’s distinctive flavors. Read more...

Photo: Randy’s Donuts specializes in its cheap, quality doughnuts, available 24 hours a day. The shop features all its doughnuts for $1 or less. (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff)




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