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‘American Idol’ alumnus Ava August reclaims confidence through self-written songs

An ever-evolving sound is just the beginning for Ava August. The first-year music industry student released her latest single, “The End,” on Thursday with a video to follow Friday. Read more...

Photo: Student artist Ava August raises her left arm and stands in an angular white room while wearing a red top and leopard print skirt. The first-year music industry student released her latest single “The End” on Thursday. (Courtesy of Amy Hoffman)



Hasitha Guhan combines individuality, authenticity in newly released EP

This post was updated Oct. 9 at 1:24 a.m. Hasitha Guhan is proving it’s possible to increase representation in music while still having fun. The fourth-year music industry student from Ashburn, Virginia released her first EP, “Hot Mess,” on Sept. Read more...

Photo: Hasitha Guhan puts her hand on her hip and looks to her right while standing in the Los Angeles Tennis Center. The fourth-year music industry student released her first EP, “Hot Mess,” on Sept. 13. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin senior staff)




Album review: Coldplay’s new release ‘Moon Music’ fails to live up to its rock legacy

This post was updated Oct. 8 at 8:36 p.m. Coldplay’s newest album aimed for the moon but fell far short of being out of this world. Read more...

Photo: A rainbow arc of light curves through space against a blue galactic background on the cover of Coldplay’s 10th studio album “Moon Music.” The British rock band’s latest project features 10 songs and was released Oct. 4. (Courtesy of Parlophone Records Limited and Coldplay)


Concert review: Usher leads audiences through triumphant ‘Past Present Future’ celebration of R&B

This post was updated Sept. 29 at 9:08 p.m. Thirty years into his career, Usher proves that his impact will continue into R&B’s future. The singer-songwriter electrified his last of four sold-out shows at Inglewood’s Intuit Dome on Wednesday night. Read more...

Photo: Usher wears a red fur coat while performing at Inglewood’s Intuit Dome on Saturday. The R&B singer-songwriter played four shows at the venue, including a show Wednesday, as part of his ongoing “USHER: Past Present Future” tour. (Courtesy of Emma McIntyre for Getty Images and Live Nation Entertainment)



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