Monday, February 9

Across the Pond: Musician Jake Bugg revives spirit of classic rock

There’s something about the British Isles that consistently produces musical greatness; it is inherent to the country, its people and its culture. Popular culture has been defined by bands and artists from the UK; they have consistently created new genres and musical subcultures – from the Beatles’ psychedelic rock in the ’60s all the way through to the explosion of dubstep and drum ‘n’ bass in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Read more...

Photo: British singer-songwriter Jake Bugg released his self-titled debut album in 2012, which later received a Mercury Prize nomination. (Courtesy of Mercury Records)


Bandmates pair up as duo Robopope, premier at Kerckhoff

In hopes of moving forward through the busy midterm season, Donnie Laudicina and Dominic Delzompo have formed a duet called Robopope, a name they said embodies their musical philosophy – to please nonmusical and musical audiences alike. Read more...

Photo: Robopope, comprised of third-year vocal performance student Dominic Delzompo and third-year jazz studies student Donnie Laudicina, will perform Monday night at the Kerckhoff Coffeehouse, as part of the Cultural Affairs Commission’s concert series. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin)


Album Review: ‘Motion’

As the highest-paid DJ of 2013 and 2014 according to Forbes magazine, Calvin Harris is no stranger to concocting catchy dance beats and surefire radio hits, some of which include 2011’s “Feel So Close” and “We Found Love” with Rihanna. Read more...

Photo: (Columbia Records)


Singer-songwriter takes artistic freedom to Fowler Out Loud concert

When Savannah Meares was a timid 4-year-old, her parents placed her into singing lessons, hoping she would branch out. After singing live in front of audiences for years, the third-year music history student said the stage now feels comfortable. Read more...

Photo: Third-year music history student Savannah Meares will perform a mix of jazz, pop and country Thursday at the UCLA Fowler Museum. (Emilio M.K. Photography)


Across the Pond: Fat White Family to tear up Echo with high-energy UK punk

There’s something about the British Isles that consistently produces musical greatness; it is inherent to the country, its people and its culture. Popular culture has been defined by bands and artists from the UK; they have consistently created new genres and musical subcultures – from the Beatles’ psychedelic rock in the ’60s all the way through to the explosion of dubstep and drum ‘n’ bass in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Read more...

Photo: After living above a pub and working minimum wage jobs in Brixton, London, Fat White Family has come a long way to perform at The Echo in Los Angeles on Tuesday, bringing along its chaotic, charismatic rock ‘n’ roll. (Courtesy of Roger Sargent)


Brothers bring comedy to music at Kerckhoff Concert Series

Brothers Adam and Samir Hakim’s first performance in front of family was an impromptu concert at their cousin’s wedding last summer. The day before the event, they wrote songs about the marriage and the food at the wedding. Read more...

Photo: Brothers Samir (left) and Adam (right) Hakim will perform their unplugged covers Monday night as part of the Cultural Affairs Commission’s Kerckhoff Coffee House concert series. (Helen Kwak/Daily Bruin)


Surf rock band Salt Petal brings multicultural flavor to music

South American surf rock band Salt Petal was in the wake of a snowstorm. The band – unsigned by a record company – was camping in New Mexico, on a road trip to Austin, Texas, to play at the South by Southwest music festival. Read more...

Photo: South American band Salt Petal consists of vocalist and UCLA alumna Autumn Harrison (left). The band recently won the World Music Network Battle of the Bands with its song “Por la Luna.” (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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