“Smoke + Mirrors” Imagine Dragons Interscope Records 4 paws Imagine Dragons’ new album “Smoke + Mirrors” defies every label or even being classified under a single genre. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Interscope Records)
Arts, Lifestyle
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February 18, 12:30 am
UCLA alum fuses East Coast prep with beachwear in Johnnie-O
John O’Donnell was 7 years old when he took his first step on Los Angeles sand in 1973. He had only resided in Southern California for two short years before moving to Illinois, but about 10 years later, O’Donnell was headed back to the West Coast to attend UCLA. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumnus and former member of the UCLA golf team John O’Donnell founded Johnnie-O, a clothing line based in Santa Monica that is inspired by the Southern California lifestyle. O’Donnell combined California surf and East Coast prep to create Johnnie-O’s West Coast prep style that features four-button polos, T-shirts, swim trunks and button downs. (Monica Jeon/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Music, Video
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February 17, 11:00 am
Songs and Stories: Mr. Moon
Third-year psychobiology student Michael de Virgilio is releasing his first single under the name Mr. Moon. Watch and listen to Mr. Moon perform “Darling.” Read more...
Photo: (Barry Yang/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Film & TV
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February 17, 2:21 am
Alum’s film ‘The Red Thunder’ finalist in Make Your Mark competition
When the Producers Guild of America asked him to write a story with a car in it, Alvaro Ron thought of his grandfather. Ron’s grandfather drove actors and actresses in the ’50s, such as Ava Gardner and Charlton Heston, while they filmed in Spain. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumnus Alvaro Ron created the seven-minute short film, “The Red Thunder,” for the Producers Guild of America’s Make Your Mark competition. Ron’s film was a finalist for the short film contest. (Courtesy of Alvaro Ron)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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February 17, 2:18 am
Sounds of LA: Deap Vally
Every year, new artists emerge, ready to be Los Angeles’ next great musical discovery, making their rounds through small club tours across the city. Inspired by the hippie enclaves of Topanga, the backyard punk scene of East Los Angeles or the coastal grunge of Venice Beach, each act has its own distinct sound. Read more...
Photo: San Fernando Valley blues rock duo Deap Vally debuted its sound in 2012 with the single, “Gonna Make My Own Money,” challenging gender stereotypes. Deap Vally will perform Sunday at the Air + Style Festival at the Rose Bowl. (Courtesy of Stevie Decanay)
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February 17, 2:14 am
Student musician Mr. Moon to release first single “Darling”
Sixteen years ago, Michael de Virgilio met Brandon Hafetz, the new kid in kindergarten, in Manhattan Beach. Now, they are working together to release an EP, “Darling.” Under the moniker Mr. Read more...
Photo: Michael de Virgilio, a third-year psychobiology student, will release his first single “Darling” Tuesday under the name Mr. Moon. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin)
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February 16, 4:22 pm
Urban Confections: Churros Calientes offers cultural experience, merges innovative flavors
Los Angeles is home to numerous dessert shops that feature a range of treats from cupcakes to doughnuts to shakes. Urban Confections will select dessert restaurants whose only West Coast location is Los Angeles, highlighting students’ opportunities to taste the city’s distinctive flavors. Read more...