This post was updated June 29 at 7:43 p.m. Musicians are bringing the heat with vibrant summer releases. While some artists are offering intimate interpretations of past experiences – such as bringing new life to heartbreak – others have their eyes set on the future with more upbeat anthems. Read more...
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Jack Drinker strives to remind the world that no one is alone. With roots stemming from choir and musical theater, the fourth-year music history and industry student said he has immersed himself in music since he was a child. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year music history and industry student, Jack Drinker sits in a row of blue bleachers. As a musician and songwriter, Drinker has created works highlighting personal growth and mental health. (August Suchecki/Daily Bruin)
Robby Good is composing the soundtrack to his own life. The fourth-year music composition and percussion performance student said he spent his time at UCLA building his musical portfolio by scoring projects such as student and independent films as well as various video games. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year music composition and percussion performance student Robby Good stands with his conductor’s baton in hand. Good said that during his undergraduate years, he has found joy in the collaborative nature of scoring projects such as video games and student films. (Photo by Esther Li/Daily Bruin staff. Photo illustration by Dani Nalangan/Daily Bruin)
Con Brio String Orchestra is bringing inclusivity to UCLA’s music scene. Over the last year, CBSO has since grown to encompass almost 20 members as they prepare to host their first spring concert on Sunday. Read more...
Photo: Led by one of the group’s conductors, members of Con Brio String Orchestra sit outside with their instruments in hand at a rehearsal. The orchestra composed of non-music students will hold its first concert this Sunday. (Courtesy of Spencer Gouw)
The Association of Indonesian Americans is turning up the volume on their community’s stories. This Saturday, AIA’s Indonesian Cultural Night, titled “Noise of Silence,” will highlight Indonesian American experiences through music, dance numbers and an original script. Read more...
Photo: Indonesian Cultural Night participants group together, reading scripts to rehearse for the event. The cultural night, titled “Noise of Silence,” will be held May 28 and is the first hosted by the Association of Indonesian Americans at UCLA. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)
The JazzReggae Festival is making its musical comeback. Held on Memorial Day every year since 1986 the 35th annual JazzReggae Festival will return to an in-person format after two years, said third-year sociology student and event co-director Briajah Payton. Read more...
Photo: Set in front of a green background, an illustration of a trumpet with lavender growing out of it floats above a saxophone wrapped in red flowers. After taking on a virtual format last year, the JazzReggae Festival will be back in bloom May 30 at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center. (Tara Desai/Daily Bruin)
With colors galore, Rainbow Kitten Surprise delivered a visual and vocal feast. The alternative indie rock group emerged onstage at the House of Blues Anaheim on Tuesday night with rainbow lights glowing above and below. Read more...
Photo: Rainbow Kitten Surprise members play their respective instruments spread across a teal and indigo-lit stage. On Tuesday, the group brought elaborate visuals and alt-rock instrumentals to the House of Blues Anaheim. (Vivian Xu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
