Wednesday, June 18

Music

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September 4, 11:50 am

Winner Takes All: Dissecting Beyoncé’s discography to determine her greatest album

This week marks one year since Beyoncé’s record-breaking “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” visited Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium, and today the 32-time Grammy Award winner celebrates her 43rd birthday. Read more...

Photo: A collage of Beyoncé’s eight studio album covers shows the 32-time Grammy winner’s solo discography from 2003 to 2024. In the top row are her albums “Dangerously in Love,” “B’Day,” “I AM…SASHA FIERCE” and “4,” and in the bottom row are her LPs “BEYONCÉ,” “Lemonade,” “RENAISSANCE” and “COWBOY CARTER.” (Photos courtesy of Columbia Records, Parkwood Entertainment LLC and Sony Music Entertainment. Design by Zimo Li/Photo editor)

Arts, Music

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August 28, 2:25 pm

Amelie McGrath entrances listeners with vulnerable, relatable lyrics

This post was updated Sept. 29 at 8:51 p.m. amelie kalia is not merely a good kid – she’s something more. Amelie McGrath – who performs as amelie kalia – released her first single June 28. Read more...

Photo: Student singer-songwriter Amelie McGrath – who performs as amelie kalia – sits on a bed beneath a poster of Yosemite National Park. The rising third-year music industry student said songwriting classes at UCLA such as Music Industry 112C have helped her hone her craft. (Courtesy of August Suchecki)

Arts, Music

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August 26, 11:45 am

Bruins behind the stages network through Music Industry Students Association

UCLA is becoming the music industry’s new home, thanks to a new student organization. The Music Industry Students Association is dedicated to helping students navigate the broad scope of the music industry, said lead director Trinity Drummond, a rising fourth-year music history and industry student. Read more...

Photo: Members of UCLA’s Music Industry Students Association face the camera and smile while on a visit to Warner Records. Lead director Trinity Drummond said the club holds a variety of activities and events throughout the year to help students engage with different aspects of the music industry, including field trips to major companies such as Warner Music Group. (Courtesy of Bridget Rossi)

Arts, Music

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August 23, 8:29 pm

UCLA alumnus Danish Renzu uplifts Kashmiri narratives through record label

For Danish Renzu, music is about changing the narrative surrounding his home. The South Asian region of Kashmir has been embroiled in territorial disputes between India and Pakistan for nearly 80 years. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumnus Danish Renzu smiles while leaning against a red wall. Renzu said he founded Renzu Music, a record label focused on highlighting Kashmiri artists, in 2023. (Courtesy of Abhimanyu Singh, Danish Renzu and Renzu Music)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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August 23, 8:29 pm

Album review: Sabrina Carpenter’s album lives up to name with ‘Short n’ Sweet’ track list

This post was updated Aug. 25 at 5:00 p.m. With fun lyrics and flowy instrumentals, Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” surpasses its shortcomings. The American singer and actress released her sixth studio album, “Short n’ Sweet,” Friday, following her two hit singles “Espresso” and “Please Please Please.” The 12-track album stays true to its name, lasting only 36 minutes, but with its punchy lyrics and new country-tinged sound, the album was created to be remembered. Read more...

Photo: Sabrina Carpenter looks over her shoulder against a blue background on the cover of her sixth studio album, “Short n’ Sweet.” The 12-track LP was released Aug. 23 and features the hit singles “Espresso” and “Please Please Please.” (Courtesy of Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)

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August 17, 3:38 pm

Concert review: Pushing boundaries of live music, St. Vincent elegantly performs stunning set

St. Vincent gave LA a “Los Ageless” night to remember at the Greek Theatre. The Grammy-winning artist’s “All Born Screaming Tour” ignited in Los Angeles on a balmy evening Friday. Read more...

Photo: St. Vincent points out to the crowd during a performance on Aug. 16 at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre. The indie rock and pop artist’s setlist primarily featured songs from her album “All Born Screaming,” released earlier this year. (Courtesy of Natalie Somekh)


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