This post was updated July 26 at 8:22 p.m. Here comes the sun – along with an exciting lineup. Summer is starting, and indie pop and rock artists are taking over Los Angeles. Read more...
Photo: (Desiree Gonzalez/Daily Bruin staff)
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July 17, 10:05 pm
Concert review: Bring your hiking shoes – Caamp’s performance meanders, but is worth the trek
This post was updated July 20 at 6:26 p.m. Caamp didn’t need tents, s’mores or sleeping bags to fill Los Angeles with happy campers. On Wednesday night, the self-described “Ohio boys making beautiful noise” kicked off the second leg of their “Live and In-Concert” tour at the Greek Theatre. Read more...
Photo: Pictured are members of Caamp on stage, surrounded by orange spotlights. The folk band performed at the Greek Theatre on Wednesday, July 16. (Isabella Appell/Daily Bruin)
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July 15, 8:29 am
Music preview: Summer to bring span of anticipated new entries from indie, pop artists
This post was updated July 15 at 11:03 a.m. Upcoming music releases are setting up a bright summer. As the temperature rises and listeners look for the perfect soundtrack, there is sure to be an album for any sunny occasion. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Juwon Park/Illustrations director)
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June 23, 6:51 pm
Music Video Roundup: Music videos that brightened, elevated spring’s final moments
This post was updated July 6 at 9:33 p.m. As the school year reaches its conclusion, so does the full swing of spring. In the midst of flowers blooming and birds singing, many artists elevate their visual craft throughout this vernal season. Read more...
Photo: (Kaylen Ho/Daily Bruin Staff)
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June 8, 10:42 pm
Elena Bruce mixes martial arts, cultural influences into contemporary choreography
With every step, Elena Bruce strikes a balance between movement and intention. Growing up in a competitive dance environment, the fourth-year dance student is evolving her artistic identity as a dancer, deriving meaning through movement. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is Elena Bruce wearing black sportswear and white shoes while doing a leap. The fourth-year dance student said she explores her identity through movement. (Isabella Appell/Daily Bruin)
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June 8, 8:15 pm
Isabela Presti finds her rhythm exploring the music industry, managing Royal Fools
Isabela Presti has managed to make the most of her time at UCLA. Fresh off of her capstone project, the fourth-year music industry student said she has learned to take advantage of every opportunity that comes her way. Read more...
Photo: Isabela Presti poses for a picture in front of a staircase. The fourth-year music industry student has been the manager of the alt-rock duo Royal Fools since 2023. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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June 8, 7:07 pm
Student vocalist Mia Ruhman reflects journey composing original opera ‘Nannerl’
Now more than ever, music is a way of life for Mia Ruhman. The fourth-year music composition student is a composer and vocalist marking the completion of her original opera “Nannerl.” The opera, which includes a 20-person cast with Ruhman performing as its titular star, premiered last week with two performances on June 5 and 6 at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica. Read more...
Photo: Mia Ruhman poses for a photo while wearing a red dress and standing underneath the archways at Royce Hall. The fourth-year music composition student marked the debut of her original opera “Nannerl” last week with two performances at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica on June 5 and 6. (Courtesy of Mia Ruhman)