Flickering fireflies and tinkling ice cream trucks signal summer’s long-awaited arrival – and with the season comes a collection of rising artists who are bringing the summer heat. Read more...
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Music
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June 19, 4:14 pm
Album review: John Legend continues to impress with signature love ballads in ‘Bigger Love’
John Legend is living up to his last name in his newest release, “Bigger Love.” In his seventh studio album, the artist maintains his trademark piano-driven pop and soul instrumentals while evolving lyrically to reflect his growing relationships. Read more...
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June 10, 2:58 pm
Krista Marina’s new music mixes Middle Eastern influences with R&B, bedroom pop
Krista Marina is blending Middle Eastern and R&B musical elements in her upcoming summer releases. As a musician, songwriter and producer, Krista Apardian, a fourth-year communication student, more commonly goes by her stage name, Krista Marina. Read more...
Photo: Student musician Krista Marina is planning to independently produce and release several of her own songs this summer. The upcoming tracks pull from various genres and are influenced by her Middle Eastern heritage. (Courtney Quirmbach/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Music
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May 29, 11:48 pm
Spring Sing 2020 unites scattered student body in online festival of song, dance
Social distancing couldn’t stop this year’s Spring Sing contestants from taking to a virtual stage. The annual music, dance and comedy event organized by the Student Alumni Association went live to computer screens around the world Friday night. Read more...
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May 29, 3:42 pm
Album review: Lady Gaga returns to her pop roots while paying homage to her past in ‘Chromatica’
Lady Gaga transports all of her little monsters to the land of “Chromatica” in her long-awaited sixth studio album. Returning to her electro-pop roots, Lady Gaga’s unapologetic lyrics and nostalgic disco beats make “Chromatica” the ultimate summer dance party soundtrack. Read more...
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Arts, Music
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May 28, 2:53 pm
Spring Sing 2020
Performers will debut their works on a digital stage for Spring Sing 2020. Here are the night’s featured artists. Read more...
Photo: (Andrea Grigsby/Illustrations director)
Arts, Music
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May 28, 12:41 am
Caleb Justin diversified its sound by turning a solo act into a group effort
The band Caleb Justin morphs the titular musician’s vision into a multi-layered psychedelic R&B journey. Justin, a third-year world arts and cultures student, said when he auditioned for this year’s Spring Sing, he dreamed of creating the ultimate live performance. Read more...
Photo: (Andrea Grigsby/Illustrations director)