Leaning against the open door of a vintage car on the cover of her latest album, Lana Del Rey evokes a sense of melancholy and lonely sentiments that reflects the songs of “Ultraviolence.” The third studio album by the songstress, “Ultraviolence” ditches the pop, upbeat energy of her previous albums, “Born to Die” and “Paradise,” for a more moody and mystical taste. Read more...
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For those of you stuck in summer session or who happen to live nearby, this year’s A&E editors chose to feature some must-see summer events in Los Angeles to fill your days and nights. Read more...
Philosophy graduate student Olufemi Taiwo, who performs under the stage name Femi, plays his original song “276 (Bring Back Our Girls)” to raise awareness and funds in support of the 276 girls kidnapped by the terrorist organization Boko Haram in Chibok, Nigeria. Read more...
Nigerian rapper and philosophy graduate student Olufemi Taiwo, who performs under the name Femi, woke up one morning with music chords and a melody in his head. Read more...
Photo: Philosophy graduate student Olufemi Taiwo recently released a single, “276 (Bring Back Our Girls),” about the kidnapping of Nigerian schoolgirls. (Gabrielle Cabalza/Daily Bruin)
Samad Guerra was initially convinced he had been rejected by the Fulbright Program in Morocco. Guerra said he was so nervous during his interview that he felt quite pessimistic about his acceptance. Read more...
Photo: Samad Guerra, a graduating fifth-year world arts and cultures student, discovered a few Gnawa CDs at the music store where he worked. On June 19, Guerra leaves for a six-week program in Morocco to research Gnawa culture. (Jennifer Lin/Daily Bruin)
Whether recording for record labels, interning for a music company that has managed such artists as the Shins or captivating a crowd from onstage with her band, Naomi and the Bandits, graduating fourth-year music history student Naomi Robin is showing no signs of slowing down, even as the doors of UCLA close behind her. Read more...
Photo: Graduating fourth-year music history student Naomi Robin (middle) spoke with the Daily Bruin about summer internships, record labels and the future of her band, Naomi and the Bandits. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)
First, she was Bellatrix Lestrange. Then she rap battled USC, went to “The Great Fratsby” and most recently serenaded UCLA students with her rendition of “I’m a Bro.” Now, as her fourth year draws to a close, Spring Sing Company member and fourth-year theater student Kimia Behpoornia is creating her own variety comedy show for the online television network Pivot. Read more...
Photo: A member of Spring Sing’s Company, Rapid Fire Improv, ComedySportz Los Angeles and all things funny, graduating fourth-year theater student Kimia Behpoornia is working on the all-new online comedy show “2KSLAM!” (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin Senior Staff)
