This post was updated Oct. 12 at 8:56 p.m. This spooky season, past sonatas lurk behind the concert stage. With a cloud of dust and doom, this autumn’s melodies are here to chill one’s bones. Read more...
Photo: (Alston Kao/Daily Bruin)
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October 6, 2:00 pm
Q&A: Mitch Rowland talks origins and creative process of debut album ‘Come June’
Mitch Rowland is going all the way back in his debut album. On Friday, the multi-instrumentalist and songwriter released his indie-folk album “Come June” and will perform at the Troubadour to mark his first solo project. Read more...
Photo: In black and white, Mitch Rowland sits by a window. Following the release of his debut album, “Come June,” Rowland will perform at the Troubadour on Friday. (Courtesy of Luke Atkinson)
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October 3, 7:59 pm
Music preview: Upcoming albums bring something for all kinds of listeners to cozy up to
This post was updated Oct. 3 at 11:22 p.m. Like color-changing leaves, this season’s albums bear the touch of time. As a cool breeze begins to accompany the Los Angeles sunshine, fall has made its presence known. Read more...
Photo: (Ashley Ko/Illustrations director)
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September 24, 9:37 pm
CEC, CAC announce Young Nudy as 2023 Bruin Bash headliner, Kenny Mason as opener
This post was updated Sept. 25 at 5:22 p.m. Scattered with news clippings and hot pink spray paint, CEC and CAC’s latest Bruin Bash is dripping in ink. Read more...
Photo: Rapper Young Nudy smiles in front of a lit stage. The East Atlanta, Georgia, local was announced as the 2023 Bruin Bash headliner. (Courtesy of Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
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September 24, 8:18 pm
Nimoy Theater hosts glittering opening night with musical performances
Setting the streets of Westwood aglow, The Nimoy had an opening night like no other. Home to UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP), the newly-renovated historic theater greeted guests with a shimmering marquee for its inaugural performance last night. Read more...
Photo: Surrounded by the ensemble, Grammy Award-winning poet J. Ivy performs the first part of his “Poetry Uncut” series for UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance at The Nimoy. Following last night’s inaugural performance, J. Ivy will return to The Nimoy to host three more installments throughout the 2023-2024 season. (Julia Zhou/Assistant Photo editor)
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September 21, 9:27 pm
Yukai Daiko drums up cheer and culture through taiko community
Yukai Daiko is drumming up cheer, culture and community. Founded in 2004, the organization offers Bruins the opportunity to participate in the Japanese art of taiko drumming. Read more...
Photo: Dressed in turquoise-colored traditional wear, members of Yukai Daiko practice the Japanese art of taiko at the San Jose Obon Festival. Nearly two decades old, the club seeks to embrace a blend of modernity and tradition within its musical performances. (Courtesy of Riley Stokes)
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September 16, 11:18 am
Q&A: Justin Hurwitz discusses musical adaptations for La La Land in Concert
After several trips around the sun, the music of “La La Land” has made its way back to the city of stars. Oscar-winning composer Justin Hurwitz will conduct a 52-piece symphony orchestra and jazz band at La La Land in Concert on Saturday, six years after performing the concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Read more...
Photo: Dressed in all black, Justin Hurwitz stands amid a sea of picnic blankets at an outdoor screening. This Saturday, the award-winning “La La Land” composer returns to Los Angeles for another screening where he will conduct a live orchestra as part of “La La Land in Concert.” (Courtesy of Street Food Cinema)