Ella Gibson is stitching together a sonic patchwork of introspection and growth in her Spring Sing encore. Making her Los Angeles Tennis Center debut this Friday, the second-year music industry student is returning to the Spring Sing lineup with her new unreleased single “Patch.” Following last year’s virtual performance, Gibson said she has grown more confident in her vocal abilities, allowing her to embrace greater vulnerability within her lyricism. Read more...

Photo: Ella Gibson sits on a bench in front of a plant with yellow flowers while holding her guitar and smiling for the camera. The student singer-songwriter participated in the virtual adaptation of Spring Sing last year with her song “Distance.” (Danielle Anz/Daily Bruin senior staff)

The Band Called Sex is back for Spring Sing, bigger and better than ever. After being selected for last year’s canceled in-person show, the band will finally get to take the stage this year at the Los Angeles Tennis Center for UCLA’s annual music competition. Read more...

Photo: Members of The Band Called Sex stand next to a staircase on Kerckhoff patio. The band will perform at Spring Sing on Friday after being selected for last year’s talent competition before it was canceled. (Ruby Galbraith/Daily Bruin)

The 529s will mark its one-year anniversary with a Spring Sing debut. The band is composed of students Kiva Schweig, Roman Leitz, Maxwell Jenkins, Jacob Mayer, Addie Chandler and Will Stokes. Read more...

Photo: The members of The 529s pose for a photo while holding their instruments in a parking garage. The six-member group was named after the Rieber Hall dorm room where three of its members were roommates last year. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)