The last time Grizzly Bear played at UCLA, the performance consisted of a short-lived set at Kerckhoff Coffeehouse in 2004. “It was one of the most hilarious shows we did,” said Daniel Rossen, who shares songwriting duties and plays guitar for the indie rock band Grizzly Bear. Read more...

“Rules for Straight Men” Steven Jett Airleaf Publishing & Book Selling, LLC It’s hard to know what to expect when diving into a book titled “Rules for Straight Men.” Will it be a strict set of guidelines for me to follow for success in the world of heterosexual dating? Read more...

The granddaughter of Michael Curtiz was unsuccessful in her search for footage of her grandfather winning the Best Director Oscar in 1944 for “Casablanca.” But, interested in any memento of the grandfather she never knew, she was happy when UCLA alumna, and now curator of the Academy Awards show footage, Heather Sabin was able to scrounge up a radio broadcast of Curtiz’s voice. Read more...

It’s dark and I can’t breathe. I’m trapped in a shadowy coffin. I can’t find the lights. Claustrophobia sets in. I’m trying to find the switch to light the room to start the machine that I’m inside of …. Read more...

Explosions in the Sky “All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone” Temporary Residence Limited 4 Out of 5 Paws It’s almost a stab to a band’s purported musical integrity to enumerate the validity of some albums through words alone. Read more...

In 2005, classical pianist Christopher O’Riley had what he called the best rock and roll experience of his life at Royce Hall, performing his famed piano renditions of Radiohead and Elliott Smith songs to a noisy, enthusiastic crowd. Read more...

In a world moving toward instant gratification ““ instant messaging, instant popcorn, instant news updates ““ television seemed to stand still, sticking to a strict, regimented schedule that never catered to the individual. Read more...