This post was updated Sept. 29 at 9:30 p.m. Fall releases are dropping like leaves. With records evoking nostalgia and maturing careers, artists are setting a cozy tone for the autumn season. Read more...
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September 21, 1:01 am
Bruin Bash 2021 shines with stellar performances from Rico Nasty, opening artists
This post was updated Sept. 22 at 10:32 p.m. Bruin Bash launched students into another dimension following a year of navigating rocky terrain. Turf-covered tennis courts served as the dance floor for the annual event, with the Los Angeles Tennis Center’s scoreboard transformed into a space-themed display. Read more...
Photo: Bruin Bash returned to its in-person format with a star-studded lineup headlined by hip-hop artist Rico Nasty. (Chelsea Westman/Daily Bruin)
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September 19, 4:23 pm
Concert review: Glass Animals brings epic visuals, electrifies audience on ‘Dreamland Tour’
Glass Animals wields more than just heat waves – they’ve harnessed a tsunami of zeal. Performing Saturday at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, British psychedelic pop band Glass Animals rocked the iconic venue with enough bravado to wake the dead. Read more...
Photo: Glass Animals played at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Saturday night for a stop on their “Dreamland Tour,” with vivid lights and bright backdrops. (Ariana Fadel/Daily Bruin)
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September 18, 9:17 am
UCLA mariachi ensemble reunites after months of online rehearsals
This post was updated Sept. 19 at 11:32 p.m. Mariachi de Uclatlán are coming back into tune. After more than a year of online practice, band director Jesús “Chuy” Guzmán said he’s hopeful to start in-person learning with his student ensemble, which focuses on traditional Mexican music. Read more...
Photo: Third-year ethnomusicology student Saveena Patel plays guitar and third-year design media arts student Skye Hoffman plays violin for Mariachi de Uclatlán, a student ensemble of traditional Mexican music at UCLA. (Left to right: Courtesy of Saveena Patel, Courtesy of Skye Hoffman)
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September 17, 5:54 pm
Album review: Lil Nas X’s ‘MONTERO’ gives listeners a glimpse into his journey as a rising star
Lil Nas X is more than just an outdated meme. After rising to prominence in early 2019 with the hit song “Old Town Road,” the genre-blending artist faced doubt from many who believed he was not a serious musician despite his two Grammy Awards. Read more...
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September 16, 2:55 pm
Q&A: Noah Kahan reflects upon his identity in sophomore album ‘I Was / I Am’
Noah Kahan is stepping back into the light. Set to release his sophomore album Friday, the indie artist said his record reckons with his identity after the COVID-19 pandemic’s forced slowdown. Read more...
Photo: Known for his storytelling and discussion of mental health issues, artist Noah Kahan is slated to release his sophomore album, “I Was / I Am,” on Friday. (Courtesy of Aysia Marotta)
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September 13, 1:24 pm
Rico Nasty to headline Bruin Bash with opening acts by Tkay Maidza, Yung Baby Tate
This post was updated Sept. 14 at 6:49 p.m. Bruin Bash is adding stars to the soundtrack of an otherworldly campus welcome. Three days after space-themed Instagram posts popped up on the accounts of UCLA Campus Events Commission and Cultural Affairs Commission, Bruin Bash has announced headliner Rico Nasty, preceded by Tkay Maidza and Yung Baby Tate, will open the returning musical student tradition. Read more...
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