This post was updated Jan. 21 at 9:13 p.m. Fall has gone, but its visuals still linger. As we start the new year, there is no better time to reflect on the past quarter. Read more...
Photo: (Evanceline Tang/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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January 19, 8:51 pm
Concert preview: Experienced, newly established artists bring genre-spanning setlists to stage
This year, winter wonderland comes with a soundtrack. With performances across all genres, Los Angeles will be the stage for stellar musical acts this winter. Characterized by both experienced and newly established artists, the new year brings a promising setlist for concert lovers. Read more...
Photo: (Haley Park/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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January 19, 6:36 pm
Culinary Grand Prix: Pizzeria Sei rises above with quality slices, unique menu
This post was updated Jan. 21 at 9:01 p.m. Pizzeria Sei’s pizza was rated the ninth best in the world, according to 50TopPizza. It tasted like it. Read more...
Photo: (Britany Andres/Daily Bruin Staff)
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January 17, 4:37 pm
Album Review: ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ strikes all the right chords, exceeds cinematic expectations
This post was updated Jan. 19 at 7:39 p.m. At long last, A$AP Rocky delivers unequivocal greatness with “Don’t Be Dumb.” Marking his fourth studio album, the 37-year-old hip-hop artist intuitively blends trap and R&B with jazz, indie rock and industrial styles across 15 tracks, delivering a tight narrative with room for two more songs following the main tracklist. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the cover for A$AP Rocky’s latest release, with the art created by Tim Burton. After an almost decadelong wait since the last album, “Don’t Be Dumb” was released on Jan. 16. (Courtesy of A$AP Rocky Recordings LLC)
Arts, Music, Theater & Fine Arts
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January 13, 6:58 pm
AFTeR PARTY’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ spotlights community, creativity
This post was updated Jan. 13 at 8:14 p.m. AFTeR PARTY’s newest musical aimed to bring light and laughter in lieu of finals week stress. The newly formed UCLA theater company debuted its first show, “Merrily We Roll Along,” during week 10 of fall quarter. Read more...
Photo: Pictured are the three lead actors for theater company AFTeR PARTY’s latest production. The UCLA company debuted with “Merrily We Roll Along” during week 10 of fall quarter. (Courtesy of Eve Mori)
Arts, Film & TV
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January 11, 3:57 pm
Carlos Roa explores identity, diversity through empowering visuals and set designs
This post was updated Jan. 11 at 8:32 p.m. While audience members pondered the statement, “This country was built for me,” Carlos Roa created a visual framework to deepen their reflection. Read more...
Photo: Carlos Roa is pictured wearing a red jacket. Balancing their work as a graduate student and their independent artistic endeavors, Roa was the projection designer for “I Am an American,” a play featured at the REDCAT film festival in downtown Los Angeles. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV, Music, Theater & Fine Arts
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January 8, 2:32 pm
Second Take: Harsh critical response to ‘Wicked: For Good’ shows overexposure does not go unpunished
This post was updated Jan. 8 at 7:52 p.m. Video advertising killed 2025’s star movie. After the success of 2024’s “Wicked,” which became the highest-grossing musical film adaptation, the popular assumption was that the sequel would be an effortless success. Read more...
Photo: (Haley Park/Daily Bruin)