One. Two. Three. Four. What’s the tempo again? Los Angeles’ Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra must face the issue of synchronization without direction, because they have no conductor. Read more...
Photo: The Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra performs without a conductor. The group uses other communicative methods in order to keep tempo and eliminated the common hierarchy of typical orchestras. (Courtesy of Benjamin Mitchell)
No thank u, next video. Ariana Grande recently released a troublesome new music video for “break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored” featuring the singer observing a supposed love interest with his girlfriend. Read more...
Photo: Ariana Grande’s recent music video for “break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored” features an almost-kiss between Grande and a female co-star. The video has come under fire with accusations of queerbaiting, an often problematic way of representing LGBTQ relationships. (Creative Commons photo by esheehanphotos via Flickr)
This post was updated Feb. 12 at 6:25 p.m. Samantha Shen learned to add R&B and jazz influences to her pop repertoire after graduating from UCLA’s ethnomusicology program. Read more...
Photo: Samantha Shen will perform on Wednesday at the next installment of the Fowler: Out Loud concert series. The ethnomusicology alumna said she uses her musical career to uplift other Asian American artists. (Courtesy of Samantha Shen)
Chinese and Japanese communities celebrate the new year on different dates, but participated in Lunar New Year festivities together Sunday night. The Chinese New Year fell on Feb. Read more...
Photo: Shirley Tang, a first-year cognitive science student, performed at the Lunar New Year Festival on behalf of the Chinese Cultural Dance Club. The festival included performances from various student organizations on campus, where students danced, sang and engaged in other art forms, such as the Wushu martial art from China. (Jacqueline Gerdne/Daily Bruin)
King Princess disappeared into a thick plume of smoke, Juuling to the deep thrum of the bass. Establishing herself in the pop world, the 20-year-old alternative artist burst onto the scene in early 2018 with her single “1950,” which she describes as an ode to unrequited queer love. Read more...
Photo: King Princess took the stage for her “Pussy is God” tour stop at the Fonda Theatre wearing a white tank top and blue velvet pants. The alternative singer remixed popular songs such as “1950.” (Courtesy of Kaia Sherry)
The 61st Annual Grammy Awards show features many controversial nominations. Daily Bruin staffers predicted who would take home some of the main awards (see graphics) and columnist Eli Countryman discussed the rumored snubs. Read more...
Photo: Taylor Swift’s album “reputation” was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at The Grammys. Her sixth studio album was the fastest album to hit number one on iTunes after its release, and her stadium tour that grossed $345 million. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin senior staff)
For 61 years, the Grammy Awards has provided viewers with often unforgettable performances from some of the biggest stars in the music industry. For many of these iconic Grammy moments, Rickey Minor, a UCLA alumnus and member of the Recording Academy, sat backstage helping to produce what viewers saw on television. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumnus Rickey Minor is a member of the Recording Academy. He has previously served as bandleader on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and musical director for international tours by Whitney Houston. (Courtesy of Rickey Minor)
