One of the toughest questions to crack in American music history has always been, “What is jazz?” Jazz music has been continuously evolving since its beginnings. Read more...

I’m pretty sure Britney Spears has officially lost it. If her new show, “Britney and Kevin: Chaotic,” is any indication, then the girl is slipping into Michael Jackson levels of insanity faster than even than the King of Pop himself. Read more...

Before ever enrolling at UCLA, Kyle Bown always imagined that coming to a school practically in the depths of Tinseltown would allow him the opportunity to get involved in the world of filmmaking. Read more...

Just as its name suggests, the UCLA Shorttakes Festival is all about maximizing time. With some entries as short as 90 seconds, student filmmakers must utilize every second to successfully portray their points. Read more...

Throughout history, rock ‘n’ roll and classical music have been locked in an endless war of the genres. Not so for Christopher O’Riley, classical pianist and host of Public Radio International’s “From The Top” radio show. Read more...

For a culture that prides itself on originality and innovation, we sure love a good cover song. From “American Idol,” where contestants are rated based on their performances of other people’s songs, to Ryan Adams’ Grammy win for his version of Oasis’ “Wonderwall,” cover songs and cover bands are more prevalent than ever. Read more...

How does someone become a producer? “I’ve had no direction and no guide. It’s been, “˜Get your feet wet and jump into it,'” Sandra Mucke said about her recent first experience as a producer. Read more...