Hanlin Su has been telling stories since before he knew what he was doing. Su, a first-year psychology student, runs Retrever Entertainment, a boutique animation studio he launched after enrolling at UCLA last fall. Read more...
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May 22, 10:18 pm
Concert review: Student Committee for the Arts hosts next dream-pop icon at annual Royce Hall show
This post was updated May 25 at 7:50 p.m. Before, many attendees may not have known exactly who they were watching this evening. After, it would be hard to forget. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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May 20, 3:47 pm
Rising artists: Recent music releases bridge emotional storytelling with cross-genre sounds
It’s never too late to revamp the playlist. With the inconsistency of the spring weather, each day calls for a new sonic vibe. Luckily, there are new emerging acts across genres, providing listeners with a wide variety of options to soundtrack their day. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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May 18, 4:45 pm
Album review: Drake’s return on ‘ICEMAN,’ ‘MAID OF HONOUR’ and ‘HABIBTI’ is lukewarm
Drake is back with not just one album, but three. The artist had not dropped a solo album since 2023. That changed Friday with the simultaneous release of the previously teased “ICEMAN,” as well as “MAID OF HONOUR” and “HABIBTI.” Collectively, the three LPs include 43 fresh songs across 150 minutes of new music. Read more...
Arts, Music, Theater & Fine Arts
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May 17, 2:18 am
Spring Sing 2026 showcases student artistry as ScatterTones, Synthesis win awards
This post was updated May 18 at 9:16 p.m. Spring air carried song into Royce Hall. With 12 acts throughout the night, Spring Sing returned to Royce Hall on Saturday night after taking place at the Los Angeles Tennis Center last year. Read more...
Arts, Music
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May 16, 5:48 pm
Spring Sing 2026: ScatterTones embraces individuality, brings “Scatt” sound to Spring Sing stage
The “Scatt” sound is making its way to the Spring Sing stage. For the first time since 2023, the student-led a cappella group ScatterTones will perform at Spring Sing today in Royce Hall. Read more...
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May 14, 3:11 pm
Concert review: Raye claims ‘This Tour May Contain New Music.’ It does, and brings much more.
This post was updated May 20 at 12:22 a.m. Raye’s concert was a form of escapism, allowing audience members to lose themselves in stage design, energy and vocal performance. Read more...