By Mary Williams Daily Bruin Senior Staff The floor of the Knitting Factory was shaking to the beat of the music Friday night as the crowd jumped and danced to the rhythmic wails of Nikka Costa. Read more...

By Anthony Bromberg Daily Bruin Senior Staff Some albums, say Radiohead’s “Ok Computer,” beg being listened to as a whole work of art. Still, it’s not often that music fans get to hear one of their favorite albums performed live, straight through in its entirety. Read more...

By Andrew Lee Daily Bruin Contributor It’s not often that an audience can witness an entire musical performance without the slightest idea of which sounds are coming from which instruments. Read more...

  KEITH ENRIQUEZ/Daily Bruin Senior Staff Bo Aye, a third-year design and media arts student, edits his latest film. By Christopher K. Saroki Daily Bruin Contributor If aspiring directors are cowpies, then Southern California is a cattle farm. Read more...

  Universal Pictures Kevin Costner, starring as Dr. Joe Darrow in "Dragonfly, " tries to talk to his deceased wife. “Dragonfly”Directed by Tom ShadyacStarring: Kevin Costner, Kathy Bates, Kathryn Erbe, Joe Morton The thrill of thrillers is waning, and the idea of talking to the dead is getting old. Read more...

If you don “˜t want to work … you just want to bang on the drums all day, Dines would love to get an invite at [email protected]. Read more...

By Ruvin Spivak Daily Bruin Contributor Somehow, Macy Gray can put on the most ridiculous outfit, sing like a 50-year-old smoker, hide half her face for 50 minutes and still sell out the Knitting Factory in Hollywood three times in one month. Read more...