Florence Welch stepped out from between a crucifix and the Hollywood sign for her first of two Los Angeles shows of the “High as Hope” tour. Read more...
Photo: Florence Welch took the stage at the Hollywood Bowl for the first of two Los Angeles Florence and the Machine shows. The indie band played a combination of its older, more energetic songs and their newer, more soulful songs. (Courtesy of Lillie Eiger)
Cheryl Keyes channeled her jazz and hip-hop education into electronic dance music. Though the genre was new territory for her, the Department of Ethnomusicology professor said electronic dance music has roots in other forms of music she has spent years studying. Read more...
Photo: Professor Cheryl Keyes’ nu-disco a features electronic dance music and references to the film, “The Greasy Strangler.” The songs have influences from her areas of study as a professor of ethnomusicology. (Courtesy of Cheryl Keyes)
Alumna Rebecca Guzzi spends her days aging T-shirts, dyeing costumes and searching for vintage Victorian-looking attire. Guzzi’s ventures are part of her role as assistant costume designer for “American Horror Story: Apocalypse,” which premiered Sept. Read more...
Photo: Alumna Rebecca Guzzi works as an assistant costume designer for “American Horror Story: Apocalypse.” To emphasize the apocalyptic and horrific nature of the current season, Guzzi alters Victorian and vintage clothing to be specific to each character. (Courtesy of Rebecca Carr)
Craig Dietz set up a portable photography studio in a church plaza with natural lighting, waiting for a subject to animate its black canvas background through lively expressions and traditional Mayan garments. Read more...
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Bruin Bash 2018 opener CupcakKe apologized for being late to the stage – she had other matters to attend to first. “I was in the back sucking some dick,” the rapper said jokingly in between the first couple songs in her set Monday night. Read more...
Photo: Opener CupcakKe is known for rapping about female sexuality and body positivity. She vocalizes support and acceptance in songs such as “Lgbt.” (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin)
The Milk Bar LA flagship garnered a line of curious customers that stretched far beyond its pastel pink storefront. The creamy confectionery establishment, which hails from New York City, boasts saccharine specialties including soft serve, truffles and slices of its so-called Crack Pie. Read more...
Photo: The New York-based Milk Bar opened its doors Saturday on Melrose Avenue, offering pastel pink decorations and a variety of desserts to customers. While the shop brings a taste of New York to Los Angeles, Milk Bar provides an overall mediocre experience, writes columnist Alexandra del Rosario. (Alexandra del Rosario/Daily Bruin)
“On the Run II” is a spectacle with fireballs blazing and fireworks bursting, but Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s tour is foremost an ode to love. Since their “On the Run Tour” in 2014, the Carter family has grown by two children and three albums. Read more...
Photo: Beyoncé and Jay-Z took the stage in Los Angeles on Sunday night for their “On the Run II Tour” after a performance by opener DJ Khaled. The couple performed hits from both of their solo albums as well as ones from their joint album, “EVERYTHING IS LOVE.” (Ruhi Shah/Daily Bruin)
