Compton-based band N.W.A. was dynamic in ushering in the beginning of gangsta rap without airplay on a major U.S. radio station. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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January 23, 12:03 am
Against the grain: Odd Future, N.W.A. examples of success without airplay
Arts, Music
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January 23, 12:01 am
Album Review: Anything in Return
In the most basic sense, Toro Y Moi’s new album “Anything in Return” comes across as an edgier, R&B-influenced take on the French electronic group Télépopmusik’s popular track “Breathe.” And, for the most part, it’s done very well. Read more...
Arts, Music
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January 22, 12:40 am
Concert Review: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
Shiny suits, shimmery leggings and fur vests were out in full force in Ackerman Union on Friday night. But the mass of Bruins weren’t trying to recreate John Travolta’s “Saturday Night Fever” or attending a Jazzercise convention – they were waiting for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. Read more...
Photo: Rapper and DJ/producer duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis did not disappoint in their highly anticipated free concert at UCLA. They performed a set list of hit songs and hidden favorites and possessed an energy to match the pumped-up crowd.
Arts, Music
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January 22, 12:08 am
Album Review: “FIDLAR”
Remember Yuck? About two years ago, the band burst onto the scene with garage music that channeled all of the reckless abandon of ‘90s music. For people who liked Yuck, but wished it would be even more reckless, FIDLAR is here to grant all their wishes. Read more...
Arts, Music
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January 18, 1:19 am
Q&A: Rapper Macklemore talks thrifting, hip-hop and politics
On Sunday night, more than 700 UCLA students took over the back of Pauley Pavilion, shivering in below-50-degree weather, trying to keep themselves warm with tents, blankets and impromptu hookah sessions. Read more...
Photo: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis will perform tonight to a sold-out crowd at the Ackerman Grand Ballroom.
Arts, Music
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January 18, 12:43 am
The Ten Thousand band in residency at Los Globos
Music is a conquest. And with a name that begs for a forceful following in numbers, Westwood-bred band The Ten Thousand are taking strides to put truth to its declarative title. Read more...
Photo: Indie-rock band The Ten Thousand, composed of UCLA alumni and current students, has a monthlong residency at Los Globos nightclub.
Arts, Music
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January 18, 12:38 am
Cris Velasco discusses film, video game music
Before he was an award-winning composer of music for videogames including the “God of War” series and the “Mass Effect” series, UCLA alumnus Cris Velasco was a guitarist in a death metal band in Bakersfield. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumnus Cris Velasco has made a name for himself by composing award–winning music for video games such as the “Mass Effect” series.