Healy is truly in his element. Named after the chemical element, the artist’s sophomore album “Tungsten” gives him space to explore themes of time, life and death. Read more...
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Arts, Film & TV
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January 12, 7:30 pm
TV preview: Winter shows to spotlight new and returning female leads
Time to grab some blankets and the remote – the small screen is taking over the spotlight. For a much-needed escape from reality, viewers can look forward to some exciting television returners and newcomers kicking off the new year. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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January 12, 2:37 pm
Second Take: Success of surprise releases proves excessive promotion can be an album’s downfall
Musicians are cranking the handles of the jack-in-the-box – and albums are popping out. In the past few months, surprise albums have made a sudden resurgence. Read more...
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Arts, Lifestyle
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January 11, 4:06 pm
Video game preview: Winter releases provide players with escape to virtual worlds
Whether retreating to the wholesome islands of “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” or strumming guitar tunes in “The Last of Us Part II,” gaming provided an escape from the woes of 2020. Read more...
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Arts, Music
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January 11, 1:44 pm
Rising Artists: New sounds for the new year to add variety to winter quarter playlists
As Bruins hunker down for winter quarter, they can start off the new year right with up-and-coming artists from all ends of the musical spectrum. Ranging from dance pop to indie folk, these shooting stars and their even shinier discographies are ascending quickly. Read more...
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Arts, Film & TV
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January 10, 12:54 pm
Film preview: Winter releases to span genres in exploration of diverse themes
This post was updated Jan. 12 at 6:43 p.m. to reflect a clarified headline. After COVID-19 shutdowns resulted in a relatively dry film season last year, 2021 is starting off strong with features that are worth the wait. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts
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January 8, 7:01 pm
Maker’s Medium: Art student explores the wonders of watercolor through familial portraits
The mastery of materials is fundamental to the artistic process and the career goal of any artist in their chosen medium. Every method requires a different skill set and can evoke different reactions in viewers. Read more...
Photo: Student artist Antonia Guerrero Sanchez’s medium of choice is watercolor, which she often uses to paint portraits of her family members. (Sakshi Joglekar/Daily Bruin staff)