This post was updated May 10 at 10:05 p.m. The Student Alumni Association announced Mark Foster as the recipient of the 2026 George and Ira Gershwin Award for Lifetime Musical Achievement. Read more...
Photo: Foster The People performing on stage with orange lighting. The band’s frontman, Mark Foster is this year’s recipient for the George and Ira Gershwin Award, awarded annually at Spring Sing. (Daily Bruin file photo)
This post was updated May 13 at 11:44 a.m. Anique is prepared to take listeners on a trip to the valley and a tour of her heart. Read more...
Photo: Anique Wertheimer poses in between foliage. The Los Angeles local said she grew up attending the annual Spring Sing competition, making her debut feel like a full circle moment. (Presley Liu/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated May 7 at 8:09 p.m. After four years at UCLA, the jazzy, soulful septet Garden Party is in full bloom, just in time for Spring Sing. Read more...
Photo: Garden Party poses on the side of Royce Hall. The seven piece band will perform at this year’s Spring Sing, and bassist Sara Gorman said it feels like a full-circle moment honoring the four-year run of the UCLA-born band. (Courtesy of Hanna Masri)
This post was updated May 12 at 11:46 p.m. Lily Zager is ready to debut her song at the piano for Spring Sing this year. Since childhood, third-year music history and industry student Zager fell in love with music, at first in musical theater and then in the studio – producing and recording her own music – she said. Read more...
Photo: Lily Zager is sitting down on the floor, with her head resting on her hand. The third-year music history and industry student will debut her ballad “If Only” on the Spring Sing stage May 16. (Maanasi Kademani/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated May 12 at 11:54 p.m. Timmy Salamy plans to strike a chord this upcoming Spring Sing. The second-year business economics student will be performing his original, unreleased song, “Highway Horizons,” for his first Spring Sing show at Royce Hall on May 16. Read more...
Photo: Sitting down on a flight of stairs, surrounded by greenery, is Timmy Salamy. The second-year student will be performing at Spring Sing for the first time, debuting an original song titled “Highway Horizons.” (Purvi Singhania/Daily Bruin)
Kacey Musgraves is “Back On The Wagon” and serving up a fresh set of songs just as great as her past discography. The eight-time Grammy winner released her sixth studio album, “Middle of Nowhere,” on Friday. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the cover for Kacey Musgraves sixth studio album, “Middle of Nowehere.” Diving back into the sound of her earlier work, the singer’s new LP features her detailed lyricism and multiple collaborations. (Courtesy of Kacey Musgraves, under exclusive license to Lost Highway)
This post was updated April 28 at 9:21 p.m. Editor’s note: This review contains mentions of physical and sexual abuse of children. Warning: Spoilers ahead. “Michael” captures the glory of the King of Pop’s stage presence but fails dismally at meaningfully telling his story. Read more...
Photo: Jaafar Jackson, who stars as his uncle Michael Jackson, poses on his toes as a massive audience cheers behind him. “Michael,” directed by Antoine Fuqua, was released April 24 by Lionsgate and follows the 13-time Grammy winner from 1966 to 1988. (Courtesy of IMDb)
