In an operating room with his skull and brain exposed, Brad Carter jammed on his guitar, specially made from crates used to store shotgun shells. Dr. Read more...
Photo: Carter uses a fingerpicking style inspired by flamenco and classical guitar styles he learned at an early age. The effect that his disease had on his playing technique influenced him to find treatment immediately.
With the innumerable remakes, reboots and sequels deluging Hollywood recently, “Riddick,” the third installment in the “Riddick” series, warrants anticipatory disappointment. However, “Riddick” proves to be an exception, never rising above expectations for a summer action movie but still remaining an enjoyable distraction. Read more...
Every business starts somewhere. Brian Lim's light show equipment company started in the trunk of his car in an In-N-Out Burger parking lot. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alum Brian Lim owns two companies that produce rave equipment, such as light gloves.
The Cultural Affairs Commission and the Campus Events Commission have announced the opening act of this year's Bruin Bash: a combination of two student DJs, Jeffrey Hsiao and Bentley Montes, have been selected to perform for the first 45 minutes of the concert. Read more...
There is a running joke among many athletes that their beloved sport is essentially a drug. For Joe Putignano, the rush of gymnastics is as addictive as that of a drug-induced high. Read more...
The disco days may be over, but a love for ABBA is still alive – throw in a little a cappella and the groovy lyrics are refreshed with a vocal twist. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA coed a capella group Scattertones will peform the hits of ABBA at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday.
It’s been a couple of years since pop group Bastille’s first tracks from EPs and mixtapes caused a buzz, but the British quartet, led by frontman Dan Smith, is finally ready to storm the American music scene with its full-length debut album, “Bad Blood.” Read more...
