Sunday, July 6

Head in the Clouds 2023 Q&A: Thai artist Phum Viphurit discusses building connections and festival atmospheres

This post was updated Aug. 6 at 6:13 p.m. Phum Viphurit is experiencing festival-induced déjà vu. Known for his single “Lover Boy,” the Thai singer-songwriter is part of the Head in the Clouds music festival’s Saturday lineup. Read more...

Photo: Phum Viphurit sits on a teal couch, resting his leg on his knee. The singer-songwriter of “The Greng Jai Piece” will perform at Head in the Clouds this Saturday. (Courtesy of Ashok Kumar)


Head in the Clouds 2023 Q&A: Artist Lyn Lapid talks upcoming debut at Head in the Clouds music festival

This post was updated Aug. 6 at 6:11 p.m. From attendee to performer, Lyn Lapid is living a 21st century festival fairytale. The Filipina singer-songwriter rose to fame with her viral debut single, “Producer Man,” and has released two EPs since then. Read more...

Photo: Sitting in front of a yellow flower bush, Lyn Lapid stares off into the distance. The singer-songwriter behind “to love in the 21st century” will be performing songs from both her EPs at Head in the Clouds this Sunday. (Courtesy of Carolyn Knapp)


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)


Restaurant review: ixlb DimSum Eats serves tasty, affordable options despite inconsistency

This post was updated Aug. 20 at 8:56 p.m. Despite its flaws, ixlb DimSum Eats will touch the hearts of Bruins and foodies alike. This July, the dim sum outlet unwrapped its second location in Westwood. Read more...

Photo: Various dishes served at ixlb DimSum Eats sit on a grey surface. The dim sum restaurant recently opened a new location in Westwood. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)


‘In the Garden of Tulips’: A tale of family and loss amid the Iran-Iraq War

Amid the backdrop of the Iran-Iraq War during the 1980s, a father-daughter relationship blooms in “In the Garden of Tulips.” The short film, written by alumnus Ava Lalezarzadeh, follows Caroline (Lalezarzadeh) and her father Sharif (Iman Nazemzadeh) during their final car ride to the Iranian countryside. Read more...

Photo: Alumnus Ava Lalezarzadeh wrote and stars in the short film “In the Garden of Tulips.” Taking place amid the height of the Iran-Iraq War, the film follows a father and daughter on their last car ride together. (Courtesy of Ava Lalezarzadeh)


The ‘Ahorita!’ gallery, featuring five alumni artists, reflects present life

This post was updated Aug. 20 at 5:22 p.m. Alumni artists are driving audience members to act “Ahorita!” The Artforum Critics’ Pick exhibit, comprised of 44 women and nonbinary artists in Los Angeles, opened in the Charlie James Gallery on July 8 and will be on display until Sept. Read more...

Photo: Hand-stitched, black and white mudcloth with 15 gold-plated cowrie shells is contrasted by a bright red background. Alumnus and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, Patrisse Cullors’ “Expansion” is on display alongside the artworks of more than 40 female and non-binary artists in the “Ahorita!” group exhibition. (Photo by Yubo Dong, Courtesy of Charlie James Gallery)


UCLA alumnus strives to help others feel seen, represented through social media

This post was updated July 30 at 4:58 p.m. As a channel of evolution, Karina Gomez is living to bring representation to YouTube. The alumnus said she began her journey on the social media platform by posting miscellaneous videos including piano covers and beauty content on KarinaGomez and livingaskarina as a creative hobby to supplement her studies. Read more...

Photo: Gomez smiles for the camera. The alumnus runs the YouTube channels “KarinaGomez” and “livingaskarina.”(Courtesy of Karina Gomez)