Just in time for May flowers, this season’s newest musical additions aim to shower listeners with energetic lyricism. Whether it be one artist’s confidence-filled debut or another’s reflection on a decade-long musical collaboration, new and old musical voices are looking inward for inspiration this spring as they place their respective sonic aesthetics at the forefront of their latest works. Read more...
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This post was updated April 9 at 4:41 p.m. Dance Marathon’s live performers transformed Pauley Pavilion into a nocturnal musical stomping ground for a cause. With its rock ‘n’ roll sound, Lot 3 jazzed up Dance Marathon with 11 hours left in the event. Read more...
Photo: Buppy. plays onstage as an enthusiastic crowd cheers below. Dance Marathon 2023 featured a variety of dance and musical performances from both UCLA student groups and outside artists, like Buppy., who hails from Utah. (Megan Cai/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was last updated April 2 at 9:24 p.m. Boygenius translates tales of true blue companionship into effortlessly cool indie rock on “the record.” On Friday, the indie-folk band – made up of established artists Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus – released its debut album, “the record.” Five years after their self-titled EP, the three artists both literally and figuratively exude harmony on “the record” through dreamlike vocal blends and their ability to harness and highlight each member’s strengths. Read more...
Photo: A hand from each member of boygenius reachers towards the sky on the cover of the band’s debut album, “the record.” The indie rock supergroup, comprising Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker, released its debut album Friday. (Courtesy of Interscope Records)
Lights aren’t the only thing blinding The Weeknd’s fanbase. The Canadian artist, born Abel Tesfaye, was recently under fire for his tone-deaf reaction to a Rolling Stone article detailing the allegations of gross misogyny on the set of his upcoming HBO show, “The Idol.” Rather than apologizing or directly addressing the contents of the article, The Weeknd, a cast member and co-creator, tweeted “Did we upset you?” alongside a clip from the show in which his character chastises the publication. Read more...
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TikTok has made a rapid-fire bullpen of the modern music industry, and artists have found themselves in the crosshairs. It’s no surprise that the potent influence of the social media app’s algorithmic madness has seeped into the happenings of the music industry today. Read more...
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This post was updated March 12 at 8:17 p.m. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows in Miley Cyrus’ “Endless Summer Vacation.” Released March 10, “Endless Summer Vacation” showcases a mix of bubbly, upbeat songs with several somber ones, cumulating in a conflicting love story. Read more...
Photo: In front of a blue gradient background, Miley Cyrus hangs from a metal bar on the cover of her eighth studio album, “Endless Summer Vacation,” which was released Friday. (Courtesy of Smiley Miley Inc. and Columbia Records)
This post was updated March 6 at 9:10 p.m. Cherry Pop Records is bursting the bubble of what it means to be a record label. UCLA’s first student-run record label Cherry Pop Records was founded in October by Aliah Gaoteote, a fourth-year music history and industry student. Read more...
Photo: Underneath a pink sign reading “Cherry Pop Records” and lit by blue and green lighting, Katrina Weissman and band members perform on stage at Cherry Pop Records’ Cherry Pit show. The event featured performances from artists signed to the label, which is UCLA’s first student-run record label. (Amelie Ionescu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
