To create a jazz opera, combine one dead soldier, a 7-part jazz ensemble and 18 stanzas of World War I poetry under a cobweb tent; allow improvisation to follow. Read more...

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Created by several UCLA alumni, the jazz opera “Strange Fellowe” combines acting, improvisational jazz and poetry to form an unconventional musical performance.

In the southeastern region of UCLA near the David Geffen School of Medicine is a place where it's possible for one to get lost in the sounds of wind passing through trees, squirrels playfully running and climbing, turtles waltzing in a pond. Read more...

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James Eagle, a fifth-year religious studies student, has been producing music for six years and made a soundtrack inspired by the botanical gardens on campus. This is his first full, completed body of work and also the first work he is sharing with others.

Since 1997, of Montreal has released 11 albums, including four concept albums of steadily increasing success. Read more...

Ten years have passed since the release of rock group Interpol's debut album "Turn on the Bright Lights," and since then, much has changed for the band. Read more...

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Interpol frontman Paul Banks offers an upbeat twist to his traditional melancholic tracks in this solo effort.

In a moment of spontaneity, fourth-year gender studies student Merilou Salazar volunteered her band to perform at an event during her junior year of high school. But there was a slight problem. She had no band. Read more...

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Bassist Jessie Meehan (left) and fourth-year gender studies student Merilou Salazar (right), who make up the alternative-dance duo We Are / She Is, will be performing at the Boardner’s Club Moscow.

Today in Bruin Plaza, English indie rockers Bombay Bicycle Club will perform as part of the Campus Events Commission's concert series. Read more...

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CEC is hosting a free performance at Bruin Plaza today, presenting the British indie band Bombay Bicycle Club.