This post was updated April 10 at 7:38 p.m. There may be no season better for concerts than spring. As the sun in the Northern Hemisphere stays out later, the hours for sunsets extend. Read more...
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April 8, 3:41 pm
Music preview: Anticipated albums from acclaimed artists usher in blooming music landscape
As leaves return to the trees and bees pollinate new flowers, new sounds are also on the horizon. Several exciting albums are due to be released in the next few months from some of the music industry’s biggest stars and acclaimed creators. Read more...
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April 5, 10:15 pm
Rising Artists: Blossoming musicians deliver fresh sounds, lush lyrics this spring
As flowers come into bloom this spring, so do several rising artists. From electronic musicians to potential folk icons, a variety of artists have released or will release new albums in 2025. Read more...
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April 3, 2:45 pm
Second Take: Social perceptions of pop music as emasculating lead to less relevant male stars
This post was updated April 3 at 8:28 p.m. Now more than ever, male pop stars are hard to come by. Female artists are taking the reins and defining the current pop landscape. Read more...
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March 15, 5:17 pm
Winter music video roundup: Complex symbolism from award-winning veterans synthesizes storytelling and song
As winter quarter reaches its conclusion, it is time to revisit the visuals that made the season dynamic. A variety of female artists delivered unforgettable music videos for their singles, pulling from nostalgic television programs and original concepts to craft vibrant stories. Read more...
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March 15, 3:33 pm
From open mics to dorm shows, Gigi Goldberg turns every platform into her stage
This post was updated April 1 at 8:36 p.m. Gigi Goldberg’s songs are striking a chord with the UCLA community. Goldberg, a second-year undeclared student and singer-songwriter who performs as keyofgigi, released her latest single last month – a soulful ballad dedicated to city life titled “urban wonderland.” While her new song is a dedication to cities such as Los Angeles and their communities, Goldberg said she first turned to music during her childhood in Colorado, where her hometown’s busking culture was her original source of inspiration for a career in music. Read more...
Photo: Singer-songwriter Gigi Goldberg stands next to a blank concrete wall and looks at the camera while wearing a black ensemble. The second-year undeclared student, who performs and releases music under the artist name keyofgigi, released her new single “urban wonderland” on Feb. 21. (Max Zhang/Daily Bruin)
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March 12, 5:13 pm
Grace Masura’s ‘Here’s to Her Voice’ event brings women in music together
This post was updated March 12 at 8:23 p.m. From the artists to the organizers, “Here’s to Her Voice” is a celebration of women in the music industry. Read more...
Photo: Grace Masura smiles as she sits at the Inverted Fountain while wearing a beige sweater and jeans. The fourth-year music industry student organized and produced this Friday’s “Here’s to Her Voice” event, which will take place at Hotel Ziggy and is hosted by her own GEM Productions for her UCLA capstone project. (Max Zhang/Daily Bruin)