This post was updated March 30 at 10:33 p.m. “Symphony of a Thousand” made the hearts of the National Children’s Chorus sing with power and precision. Read more...
Photo: (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)
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February 25, 10:15 pm
UCLA graduate student mixes it up with traditional DJ techniques
This post was updated Feb. 27 at 9:20 p.m. DJ olea is mixing up music with his traditional technique. Graduate student and DJ Daniel Olea, who goes by the stage name olea, is performing alongside Andre Power in Las Vegas on Saturday at “Soulection Las Vegas: Andre Power and Olea.” The event will be held at AREA15 and showcase digital art alongside music, making it an immersive 4D experience. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student and DJ Daniel Olea will bring his San Fernando Valley background and physical turntables to Las Vegas this weekend for the event “Soulection Las Vegas: Andre Power and Olea.” (Chelsea Rose Westman/Daily Bruin staff)
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February 20, 6:22 pm
Concert review: Oliver Tree’s over-the-top antics distract from music at Shrine Expo Hall show
Bucking broncos and bitty bicycles have nothing on Oliver Tree. The alternative rock musician rode them both for a raucous crowd during his Saturday concert at the Shrine Expo Hall, which was the first performance of his headlining tour. Read more...
Photo: Alt-rock musician Oliver Tree, known for his theatrics and wacky persona, opened his “Cowboy Tears” tour in Los Angeles on Saturday night following the Friday album release of the same name. (Marie Goldfarb/Daily Bruin)
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February 18, 2:57 pm
NSU Cultural Night to spotlight Japanese American identity through ‘Seishin’
Through drama, dance and drums, The Nikkei Student Union is celebrating the spirit of Japanese American identity. For its 36th annual Cultural Night, NSU is hosting an in-person production Saturday, featuring various performance styles. Read more...
Photo: Students in the Nikkei Student Union will host their 36th annual Cultural Night on Saturday at Royce Hall. One of the several performances will include dancers from Odori, NSU’s traditional Japanese dance group. (Sarah Teng/Daily Bruin)
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February 10, 12:39 am
UCLA student reflects, heals through debut EP ‘Looking Glass’
This post was updated Feb. 10 at 12:28 p.m. Healing requires self-reflection, and Saya Mosaic is polishing the looking glass. Second-year psychology student Angela Takagi, also known by her stage name Saya Mosaic, released her debut EP “Looking Glass” on Dec. Read more...
Photo: (Photo by Kyle Kotanchek/Daily Bruin. Photo illustration by Christina Wu/Daily Bruin)
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February 8, 7:01 pm
UCLA student translates college experience, theater education to music career
Ryan Antoine is acting center stage and singing in the spotlight. The third-year theater student, who performs under the name Ryan KJ, released his latest single “Ms. Read more...
Photo: Third-year theater student Ryan Antoine creates and releases music under the stage name Ryan KJ. His most recent single, “Ms. Parker,” dropped Jan. 30. (Ariana Fadel/Daily Bruin staff)
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February 4, 5:22 pm
Album review: Mitski embraces darkness in ‘80s-inspired ‘Laurel Hell’
This post was updated Feb. 7 at 1:11 a.m. Following a retreat from the spotlight, Mitski is not afraid of the dark. Nearly three years after she announced an indefinite break from touring, the singer released her sixth studio album “Laurel Hell,” is an amalgamation of shadowy ideas ripened over her hiatus. Read more...
Photo: Released Friday, Mitski’s sixth studio album takes the form of ’80s-infused “Laurel Hell.” (Courtesy of Dead Oceans)