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May 25, 9:31 pm

Tea Tunes: Love of metal genre plays into Justin Loera’s original music

Music inspires the soul and allows listeners to feel joyful and free, and behind every piece of inspirational music lie a songwriter and a story. Throughout spring quarter, columnist Kaitlyn Peterson will sit down over tea with UCLA singer-songwriters to explore their musical goals, personal inspirations and what makes their songs so special. Read more...

Photo: Third-year anthropology student Justin Loera is working on his fourth album after making his own progressive rock music in January 2016. He released his first album “Untitled Album” last year and his most recent album “Faded Dream” in January. (Stella Huang/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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May 21, 6:13 pm

A Taste for Adventure: Caviar’s overwhelming taste does not live up to its price

Los Angeles brings together cultures and cuisine from all around the world. The city’s markets and restaurants offer menus that may be a little different from the typical dining hall menu. Read more...

Photo: A 1-ounce jar of paddlefish caviar costs $35 at Santa Monica Seafood. The fish roe’s saltiness complimented the buckwheat pancakes and crème fraîche. (Jennifer Hu/Daily Bruin Staff)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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May 17, 9:44 pm

Second Take: ‘American Gods’ adeptly handles book-to-television transition

Ancient gods and goddesses run rampant throughout the cities of America in the new Starz series “American Gods.” The show, an adaption of Neil Gaiman’s 2001 novel of the same name, has expertly translated the text to the television screen by capturing the book’s magical and bizarre intricacies despite the show’s weak special effects. Read more...

Photo: Ian McShane (left) and Ricky Whittle (right) play the main characters Mr. Wednesday and Shadow Moon in the new Starz television series “American Gods,” based on a 2001 novel of the same name by Neil Gaiman. (Courtesy of Starz)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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May 14, 6:39 pm

A Taste for Adventure: Silkworm soup flavor surprises, texture proves to be deal-breaker

Los Angeles brings together cultures and cuisine from all around the world. The city’s markets and restaurants offer menus that may be a little different from the typical dining hall menu. Read more...

Photo: Mok Maru Jong Sul Jip, a bar in Koreatown, serves silkworm soup off the menu. The silkworms had a firm exterior and a grainy interior. (Matthew Fernandez/Daily Bruin staff)


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