This post was updated April 12 at 7:43 p.m. The sun is coming out again and is bringing long-awaited releases. Music icons are blooming this spring with exciting new projects. Read more...
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April 5, 5:07 pm
First-year student Nori Kai releases second studio album ‘Wish You Had’
This post was updated April 5 at 8:05 p.m. Nori Kai’s work ethic is as nonstop as her flow. The first-year music industry student from Albuquerque, New Mexico, released her second studio album, “Wish You Had,” in January – just seven months after her debut record, “Wistful Thinking,” in May of 2025. Read more...
Photo: Posing against a red and orange background is Nori Kai. The first-year music industry student released her second studio album, “Wish You Had,” less than a year after her debut record. (Courtesy of Zach Hagy)
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March 31, 10:40 pm
Album review: Robyn’s ‘Sexistential’ gives listeners ‘Dopamine’ despite 29-minute runtime
Robyn is finally back and injecting fresh dopamine into listeners’ ears right on cue. The 46-year-old Swedish pop artist’s ninth LP “Sexistential” was released March 27. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the album cover for Robyn’s new LP “Sexistential.” The singer’s ninth studio album is her first released in almost eight years since her 2018 project “Honey.” (Courtesy of Konichiwa/Young)
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March 11, 4:01 pm
Music Video Roundup: Genre-spanning artists, intricate music videos steal the winter season spotlight
Despite transitioning to a new season, winter will be frozen in time through these music videos. Winter became the season for anticipated releases, and, accompanying these projects were creative music visuals. Read more...
Photo: (Valerie Liman/Daily Bruin staff)
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March 8, 8:45 pm
LA Opera’s ‘Akhnaten’ slowly submerges viewers in sound, detailed visuals
As an audience member accurately put it, “Akhnaten” is quite a trip. Curtains rose on the LA Opera’s newest masterpiece at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Feb. 28, where it will remain until its sweeping finale March 22. Read more...
Photo: Yuntong Han (center) as the High Priest of Amon sits glowing in a golden hue as the winged ensemble stands in two rows above him. The LA Opera’s newest show, “Akhnaten” will be performed at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Feb. 28-March 22. (Courtesy of Cory Weaver/LA Opera)
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March 7, 1:32 pm
Album review: Harry Styles’ ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ ultimately misses the beat
This post was updated March 8 at 7:59 p.m. Harry Styles’ new record is a half-step in the right direction, but the musician still needs some “Taste Back.” The British superstar’s fourth solo album – titled “Kiss All The Time. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the album cover for Harry Styles’ fourth studio album, showing the singer with his back to a disco ball. “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.” was released on March 6, almost four years since Styles’ last LP. (Courtesy of Erskine Records Limited, under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment)
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March 5, 12:29 pm
Q&A: Ely Oaks talks Taylor Swift collaboration, live performances, musical influences
Ely Oaks is bending genre barriers. The Austrian-born DJ and producer recently released a remix of Taylor Swift’s single “Opalite” as a collaboration with the pop star. Read more...
Photo: The Austrian-born DJ and producer Ely Oaks is pictured. Oaks is currently on his North American tour after releasing a remix in collaboration with Taylor Swift and will make a stop in Los Angeles on March 6. (Courtesy of Richard Hoffmann)