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August 1, 3:34 pm

Album review: ITZY delivers a diversity of distinct sounds in ‘KILL MY DOUBT’

Cooking up a fresh sound isn’t always a piece of “CAKE,” but ITZY’s latest release scores more than one “Kill Shot.” Monday marked the start of the K-pop group’s latest musical showdown with the release of its seventh EP, “KILL MY DOUBT.” Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong and Yuna are back with six tracks, each promising a distinct flavor. Read more...

Photo: Dressed in athletic wear, Yuna, Ryujin, Lia, Yeji and Chaeryeong (left to right) pose on the cover of “KILL MY DOUBT.” The K-pop group released its seventh EP with the title track “CAKE” on Monday. (Courtesy of JYP Entertainment / Republic Records / IMPERIAL)

Arts, Music

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July 22, 12:22 pm

Isabel Folkers advocates for diversity in music through Kennedy Center debut

Isabel Folkers is orchestrating advocacy through music. After receiving the VSA International Young Musicians Award in the spring, the rising third-year ethnomusicology student is set to take the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage on Saturday as part of the VSA’s annual International Young Musicians Award Winners in Concert, which will also be streamed online. Read more...

Photo: Isabel Folkers sits in front of a bush with her guitar. The rising third-year ethnomusicology student was awarded the VSA International Young Musicians Award. (Jack Stenzel/Daily Bruin staff)

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July 14, 4:37 pm

Album review: Rita Ora’s strong vocals clash with repetitive, generic production in ‘You & I’

This post was updated July 16 at 7:08 p.m. Despite her best efforts, Rita Ora unfortunately falls short of becoming “That Girl” with “You & I.” In her electropop third studio album, Ora explores deep topics of self-discovery and love through her 12 club-worthy tracks. Read more...

Photo: Dressed in a turquoise suit, Rita Ora sits at a vanity on the cover of “You & I.” The singer’s third album released Friday, five years after “Phoenix.” (Courtesy of BMG)

Arts, Music

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June 11, 8:11 pm

‘Growth, community and creation’: UCLA student fosters change in music industry

This post was updated June 13 at 5:58 p.m. Samantha Heller is fostering representation in the music community. The fourth-year music history and industry student said that growing up, she was always engaging with music, whether it was in jazz or marching bands, choir or theater. Read more...

Photo: With a rainbow of music notes surrounding her, Samantha Heller listens to music on her headphones outside of the Schoenberg Music Building. The fourth-year music history and industry student co-founded Sam x Sam as part of her capstone. (Photo by Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff. Photo illustration by Isabella Lee/Illustrations Director)

Arts, Music

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June 5, 3:16 pm

Re:SET 2023: LCD Soundsystem’s retro ride closes music festival

The sun just set on the Re:SET Concert Series. The new traveling concert festival concluded its Los Angeles run on Sunday evening. Day three featured a comprehensive range of genres, from bounce music to dance rock. Read more...

Photo: LCD Soundsystem perform atop the Pasadena stage shrouded in magenta lighting. The band headlined day three alongside performances from Big Freedia, IDLES and Jamie xx. (Anika Chakrabarti/Photo editor)

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June 4, 3:32 pm

Re:SET 2023: boygenius enthralls crowd under the moonlight to close out day 2

This post was updated June 4 at 4:05 p.m. Re:SET is setting a new standard for festivals. Concertgoers were treated to a variety of indie alternative acts on Saturday evening. Read more...

Photo: From left to right, boygenius members Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus, each stand in front of a microphone. The indie supergroup headlined day two of the Re:SET Concert Series at the Rose Bowl. (Anika Chakrabarti/Photo editor)


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