This year’s JazzReggae Fest is branching out virtually while remaining faithful to its roots. After suspending the festival last year, UCLA’s annual JazzReggae Fest returns with a two-part Zoom show taking place Sunday and Monday. Read more...
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An uplifting art and music installation is finding something to celebrate after a year of isolation. Curated by Tanya Aguiñiga and Mark “Frosty” McNeill, Celebration Spectrum intends to bring people together following such a challenging year. Read more...
Photo: Grand Park’s Celebration Spectrum hopes to bring visitors closer together through outdoor installation art and music. (Courtesy of Maurice de la Falaise, Grand Park)
Despite the year of distance, Spring Sing’s heartfelt performances brought students closer together. Performed live Friday night, the Student Alumni Association’s annual show featured prerecorded video performances, including music, dance and comedy sketches. Read more...
Photo: Virtual once again, Spring Sing 2021 went live Friday night with a varitey of prerecorded music, dance and comedy performances. Executive director and fourth-year Arabic language and culture and dance student Bella Stenvall said it has never been more important to highlight diverse voices in the Bruin family. (Ariana Fadel/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated May 23 at 7:03 p.m. Olivia Rodrigo is sour with a sweet aftertaste. After her record-breaking hit “drivers license” blasted through car radios around the nation, Rodrigo has officially released her debut album “SOUR” on Friday. Read more...
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Twenty One Pilots has scaled up its production and chilled out its melodies. While better known for its Tumblr-esque emo hits like “Stressed Out” and “Ride,” the duo’s sixth studio album “Scaled and Icy” is a significant deviation from its alternative sound. Read more...
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Spring Sing is remaining virtual for yet another year – but its committee and contestants are making the most of it. Click here to check out Daily Bruin Arts’ coverage of UCLA’s biggest night in music. Read more...
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This post was updated May 18 at 3:59 p.m. Mellowood is ready to deliver an awakening. Together, first-year theater students Trent Lawson and Luca Filiz form the singing duo Mellowood and will be performing their original song “Wake Up” for this year’s Spring Sing. Read more...
Photo: First-year theater student Luca Filiz (left) and first-year theater student Trent Lawson (left) met in high school to form their duo Mellowood. The pair’s original song “Wake Up” was written in response to their shared feelings of heartbreak. (Photo illustration by Kristin Pischel/Daily Bruin staff and Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)
