In the most basic sense, Toro Y Moi’s new album “Anything in Return” comes across as an edgier, R&B-influenced take on the French electronic group Télépopmusik’s popular track “Breathe.” And, for the most part, it’s done very well. Read more...

Shiny suits, shimmery leggings and fur vests were out in full force in Ackerman Union on Friday night. But the mass of Bruins weren’t trying to recreate John Travolta’s “Saturday Night Fever” or attending a Jazzercise convention – they were waiting for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. Read more...

Photo: Rapper and DJ/producer duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis did not disappoint in their highly anticipated free concert at UCLA. They performed a set list of hit songs and hidden favorites and possessed an energy to match the pumped-up crowd.

Remember Yuck? About two years ago, the band burst onto the scene with garage music that channeled all of the reckless abandon of ‘90s music. For people who liked Yuck, but wished it would be even more reckless, FIDLAR is here to grant all their wishes. Read more...

On Sunday night, more than 700 UCLA students took over the back of Pauley Pavilion, shivering in below-50-degree weather, trying to keep themselves warm with tents, blankets and impromptu hookah sessions. Read more...

Photo: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis will perform tonight to a sold-out crowd at the Ackerman Grand Ballroom.

Music is a conquest. And with a name that begs for a forceful following in numbers, Westwood-bred band The Ten Thousand are taking strides to put truth to its declarative title. Read more...

Photo: Indie-rock band The Ten Thousand, composed of UCLA alumni and current students, has a monthlong residency at Los Globos nightclub.

Before he was an award-winning composer of music for videogames including the “God of War” series and the “Mass Effect” series, UCLA alumnus Cris Velasco was a guitarist in a death metal band in Bakersfield. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumnus Cris Velasco has made a name for himself by composing award–winning music for video games such as the “Mass Effect” series.

Tonight, UCLA Philharmonia will feature works performed by student soloists, aptly titled “All-Stars” because of the competitive selection process. Read more...

Photo: The 8th annual All-Star concert hosted by the UCLA Philharmonia will feature nine soloists who were chosen by a panel of judges from approximately 50 instrumental students in a competitive audition.