Modern rock often struggles to remain innovative and dodge cliches. The Revivalists try to separate themselves from the plethora of bands facing this issue with their energetic live performances. Read more...

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The Fonda Theatre: The heavy sound of music bounces off the mural-covered walls of The Fonda Theatre. Walking to the venue, the stars of the Hollywood Walk of Fame cover the ground. Read more...

Photo: With its mural-covered walls and dim chandelier lighting, The Fonda Theatre is the perfect place to watch a show in an intimate setting. The venue is close to campus and offers numerous performances from obscure artists at a price point cheaper than typical arena shows. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Only a student in guest lecturer Christian Green’s class could get away with writing “Okurrr” in one of their papers. Green, an alumnus of the African American Studies department, is using Cardi B as his muse for his course, “Cardi B and Respectability Politics: Intersectionality of Race, Gender, and Sexuality.” The class, he said, analyzes U.S. Read more...

Photo: Guest lecturer Christian Green’s summer class “Cardi B and Respectability Politics: Intersectionality of Race, Gender, and Sexuality” analyzes U.S. history and the role of black women in American society. (Courtesy of Charles Jones)

Chance the Rapper dubbed Friday to be his big day, although his recent nuptials were certainly a contender. Four months after the ceremony, Chance has released his first for-sale album, “The Big Day,” which boasts 22 tracks and various artist features. Read more...

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