Growing up in a small rural town in California’s Central Valley left me more than a little fashion deprived from the street style seen in more urban cities. Read more...
Photo: A&E columnist Noor Gill discusses the UCLA style trend of athletic footwear and clothing in her new column, “Student Sartorialist.” (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff)
A lone voice can speak of a past full of struggle and a future full of hope. ResTV’s new documentary series “Full Disclosure” aims to amplify that singular voice, allowing others to learn and find solace from it. Read more...
Photo: A segment of the Office of Residential Life, resTV produces its new series, “Full Disclosure,” which exposes the inner lives of UCLA’s underrepresented identities, in hopes of inspiring intercultural interaction and understanding. (Angie Wang/Daily Bruin)
Few indie rock bands can relate to the massive identity shift undertaken by Cloud Nothings. 2010’s debut LP “Turning On” and 2011’s “Cloud Nothings” saw the fledgling trio, led by vocalist Dylan Baldi, tentatively maneuver through screechy, lo-fi punk songs that gave a new meaning to “made from scratch.” Fast-forward to 2012‘s “Attack on Memory,” overseen by producer Steve Albini: It was as if an entirely different group, characterized by a more polished, lush sound, had replaced the piecemeal trio of previous years. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Carpark Records)
In addition to May flowers, the arrival of spring brings a fresh batch of television series to enjoy. From castles to jail cells, Victorian London to 1960s New York, these new and returning shows run the full gamut of stories and promise to keep you entertained before we reach the notorious dead zone of summer reruns. Read more...
Michelle Jane Lee has her own alphabet. Instead of letters, Lee uses small blocks of color to express her feelings. Most of Lee’s bright, minimalistic paintings and drawings, which are being shown as part of the Cultural Affairs Commission’s Art Series in UCLA’s Kerckhoff Art Gallery until April 12, feature this alphabet that Lee invented. Read more...
Photo: Artist Michelle Jane Lee uses her own alphabet to express herself. Her artwork, mostly bright, minimalistic paintings and drawings, features small blocks of color which represent letters of the alphabet. Lee’s work will be featured in the Kerckhoff Art Gallery until April 12. (Miriam Bribiesca/Daily Bruin)
Since forming in 2008, Los Angeles-based six-piece Fitz and the Tantrums have seen a steady rise in the band’s popularity. In May 2013, the band released its latest album, “More Than Just a Dream,” and is back on the road. Read more...
Photo: Los Angeles-based six-piece band Fitz and the Tantrums will be performing at the Hollywood Palladium on April 5. (BB Gun Press)
As hazy as it is energetic, Mac DeMarco’s faded, whiny voice accompanies the typical slacker-rock sound that he extends to his new album “Salad Days.” Formerly part of the band known as Makeout Videotape, the solo artist, who now goes by Mac DeMarco, released two albums produced by Captured Tracks prior to his newest disc release. Read more...
Photo: Courtesy of Captured Tracks
