Wednesday, February 4

Concert review: With hyper beats, Porter Robinson paints “SMILE! :D” on numerous faces

This post was updated Oct. 13 at 8:20 p.m. Editor’s note: This article contains references to suicide. Porter Robinson delivered an energized performance with a “SMILE! Read more...

Photo: Porter Robinson wears a dark red shirt and stands in front of a smiling inflatable balloon. The Grammy-nominated artist brought his “SMILE! :D World Tour” to the Hollywood Bowl on Oct. 11 and performed songs from all three of his studio albums. (Courtesy of Michael Wolever)


‘American Idol’ alumnus Ava August reclaims confidence through self-written songs

An ever-evolving sound is just the beginning for Ava August. The first-year music industry student released her latest single, “The End,” on Thursday with a video to follow Friday. Read more...

Photo: Student artist Ava August raises her left arm and stands in an angular white room while wearing a red top and leopard print skirt. The first-year music industry student released her latest single “The End” on Thursday. (Courtesy of Amy Hoffman)



Hasitha Guhan combines individuality, authenticity in newly released EP

This post was updated Oct. 9 at 1:24 a.m. Hasitha Guhan is proving it’s possible to increase representation in music while still having fun. The fourth-year music industry student from Ashburn, Virginia released her first EP, “Hot Mess,” on Sept. Read more...

Photo: Hasitha Guhan puts her hand on her hip and looks to her right while standing in the Los Angeles Tennis Center. The fourth-year music industry student released her first EP, “Hot Mess,” on Sept. 13. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin senior staff)




Album review: Coldplay’s new release ‘Moon Music’ fails to live up to its rock legacy

This post was updated Oct. 8 at 8:36 p.m. Coldplay’s newest album aimed for the moon but fell far short of being out of this world. Read more...

Photo: A rainbow arc of light curves through space against a blue galactic background on the cover of Coldplay’s 10th studio album “Moon Music.” The British rock band’s latest project features 10 songs and was released Oct. 4. (Courtesy of Parlophone Records Limited and Coldplay)



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