2019 began with viral singles like “7 rings.” The first few months of the year have also marked the resurgence of older and more nostalgic artists like Weezer. Read more...
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March 29, 7:11 pm
Album review: ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’ takes a new way to exploring the night
Billie Eilish unveils nighttime terrors in her debut album “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” The 17-year-old singer-songwriter generates intrigue by juxtaposing her angelic voice with dark, twisted lyrics and electronic sounds. Read more...
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March 26, 4:01 pm
Concert review: James Bay’s ‘Electric Light’ tour energizes audience with vibrant sounds
James Bay strutted on stage in a leather jacket, wielding a jet-black guitar while strumming electricity into the air. The indie rock artist brought melodic vocals to The Wiltern on Monday night during the Los Angeles leg of the “Electric Light” tour. Read more...
Photo: James Bay opened the Los Angeles show Monday with “Pink Lemonade.” He swapped out guitars after each song during his “Electric Light” tour set at The Wiltern. (Emily Ng/Daily Bruin)
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March 17, 10:18 pm
Student captures candid moments through creative videography for Shawn Mendes tour
Connor Brashier made arrangements to take one of his final exams while in Germany. The second-year psychology student will miss finals week because he is currently shooting videos for Shawn Mendes’ self-titled world tour, which kicked off March 7 in Amsterdam. Read more...
Photo: Second-year psychology student Connor Brashier is currently shooting videos for Shawn Mendes’ self-titled world tour. Brashier got his start shooting lifestyle videos for brands like PacSun, but has recently taken to capturing the energy of concerts by artists like Mendes and The Chainsmokers. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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March 13, 10:47 pm
Q&A: Conan Gray reflects on transition from YouTube to playing live shows
Conan Gray embraced his self-proclaimed title of “lonely kid” through music. Gaining popularity from his YouTube channel, Gray uploads covers, original songs and vlogs detailing his life experiences. Read more...
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March 10, 3:58 pm
Theater review: Los Angeles Ballet’s ‘Serenade’ and ‘La Sylphide’ accentuate each other’s charm
Los Angeles Ballet’s double bill of “Serenade” and “La Sylphide” put two drastically different performances head to head. Performed at Royce Hall on Saturday, the two works complemented one another unexpectedly, highlighting the strengths of each production. Read more...
Photo: Los Angeles Ballet performed both “Serenade” and “La Sylphide” at Royce Hall on Saturday. The two contrasting performances allowed the other to shine, one for its simple staging and the other for its intricacy. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)
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March 5, 10:09 pm
Afro-Cuban band incorporates intercontinental sounds to inspire free-flowing dance
Ritmo de Orun combines the Spanish word ‘ritmo,’ meaning rhythm, and the Nigerian word ‘orun,’ meaning heaven or sun. The name encapsulates the two cultures that inspire the Afro-Cuban band’s style. Read more...
Photo: Ritmo de Orun, an Afro-Cuban band, will perform its first show as a group at Fowler Out Loud. The band’s name combines Spanish and Nigerian words, reflecting the two cultures involved in the style of music. (Eli Countryman/Daily Bruin)