This post was updated Oct. 8 at 8:30 p.m. Before any ghouls and goblins can emerge for Halloween, several concerts will entrance Los Angeles this fall. Read more...
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October 6, 8:24 pm
Hasitha Guhan combines individuality, authenticity in newly released EP
This post was updated Oct. 9 at 1:24 a.m. Hasitha Guhan is proving it’s possible to increase representation in music while still having fun. The fourth-year music industry student from Ashburn, Virginia released her first EP, “Hot Mess,” on Sept. Read more...
Photo: Hasitha Guhan puts her hand on her hip and looks to her right while standing in the Los Angeles Tennis Center. The fourth-year music industry student released her first EP, “Hot Mess,” on Sept. 13. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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October 6, 7:46 pm
TV preview: Fall promises cornucopia of new television series, installments
As the season’s palette transitions from vibrant greens to soft reds and yellows, television harvests a bountiful lineup for autumn. With cozy weather and cool winds approaching, the fall’s fresh releases will surely offer a familiar experience for viewers. Read more...
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October 6, 4:22 pm
Music preview: Seasoned musicians set to expand discographies with new releases
This post was updated Oct. 15 at 10:18 p.m. This fall, several veteran musicians are set to expand their discographies with new albums. As summer becomes a sunny memory and fall brings brisk breezes and pumpkin-flavored treats, listeners are sure to find new songs to suit them this season. Read more...
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October 5, 11:59 am
Second Take: The declining popularity of girl groups in Western music harms sonic diversity
This post was updated Oct. 10 at 9:12 p.m. Contemporary pop hits have sounded hollower without the regular inclusion of girl groups in the Western musical landscape. Read more...
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October 4, 4:39 pm
Album review: Coldplay’s new release ‘Moon Music’ fails to live up to its rock legacy
This post was updated Oct. 8 at 8:36 p.m. Coldplay’s newest album aimed for the moon but fell far short of being out of this world. Read more...
Photo: A rainbow arc of light curves through space against a blue galactic background on the cover of Coldplay’s 10th studio album “Moon Music.” The British rock band’s latest project features 10 songs and was released Oct. 4. (Courtesy of Parlophone Records Limited and Coldplay)
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October 4, 3:23 pm
Film review: ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ reimagines classic characters, delivers haunting narrative
This post was updated Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. “Joker: Folie à Deux” is a dark, symphonic crescendo into madness, redefining chaos. Slicing into theaters Friday, director Todd Phillips’ audacious sequel to his 2019 phenomenon, “Joker,” is a visceral exploration of love and madness. Read more...
Photo: Joaquin Phoenix (right) returns to his Oscar-winning role of Arthur Fleck alongside Lady Gaga (left) as Lee Quinzel in “Joker: Folie à Deux.” Written and directed by Todd Phillips, the sequel hit theaters everywhere Oct. 4. (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)