Thursday, July 3

‘For the Love of L.A.’ exhibit showcases local artists, reflects on social issues

This post was updated July 25 at 3:53 p.m. Los Angeles artists are shining a spotlight on social justice issues. The Music Center is introducing works by 35 of the city’s creators in dance, music, visual culture and more for the third season of “For the Love of L.A.,” which is available until Aug. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumnus and City of Glendale’s principal Arts & Culture administrator Jennifer Fukutomi-Jones (left) poses with art she curated for The Music Center’s third season of “For the Love of L.A.” Fellow alumnus Daniel Soto (right) worked with Fukutomi-Jones on the exhibit as The Music Center’s program manager of programming and community engagement. (Kanishka Mehra/Daily Bruin senior staff)





Alumni showcase college Ultimate Frisbee scene in ‘The Ultimate Talk’ podcast

This post was updated July 18 at 4:41 p.m. Nala and Ryder are cutting deep with their Ultimate podcast. Alumni Maddy Fisher and Frankie Clarke are using their podcast “The Ultimate Talk” to update listeners on the college Frisbee scene. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumni Frankie Clarke and Maddy Fisher host their podcast “The Ultimate Talk” to share the college Frisbee scene and the life of its athletes with their listeners. (Courtesy of Maddy Fisher)



Album Review: Vince Staples displays lack of identity in new self-titled album

This post was updated July 11 at 1:29 p.m. Almost three years after his last record, Long Beach emcee Vince Staples has returned. He brings with him “Vince Staples,” a 10-track album that recounts the 28-year-old rapper’s tumultuous, danger-riddled upbringing as he attempts to navigate the present-day trials of being a successful artist who came from very little. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Universal Music Group)