As fall quarter comes to a close, it is time to reflect on all that the changing winds of fall brought. Amid the music video releases of the past few months were visuals from several female artists. Read more...
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With the calendar year coming to a close and Apple Music Replay or Spotify Wrapped highlights popping up all around, there is no better time to reflect on all of the excellent music of 2024 than now. Read more...
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Embracing a newfound lyrical vulnerability, everything’s coming up for “rosie.” The member of K-pop group turned international sensation BLACKPINK, ROSÉ reignited her career as a soloist with the release of “rosie” on Friday. Read more...
Photo: BLACKPINK member ROSÉ faces the camera on the cover of her debut solo studio album “rosie.” The 12-track album was released Dec. 6 and was preceded by the singles “APT.” with Bruno Mars and “number one girl.” (Courtesy of ROSÉ under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation for the World excluding Korea)
On Nov. 20, Mostly Kosher brought its unique flair of klezmer rock to UCLA. The band – which focuses on traditional klezmer music with modern genres ranging from jazz and Latin to rock and folk – played a concert at Lani Hall on Nov. Read more...
Photo: Klezmer rock band Mostly Kosher performs at UCLA’s Lani Hall on Nov. 20. The band infuses a range of genres, including jazz, Latin and folk in addition to rock. (Courtesy of The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music)
This post was updated Dec. 4 at 7:28 p.m. Ella Gibson is bringing her creativity as a singer-songwriter to UCLA and beyond. The second-year music industry student released her latest single, “Compass,” in July, along with a music video she directed. Read more...
Photo: Student singer-songwriter Ella Gibson wears a purple top and green necklace while standing with a guitar in a vegetated area. The second-year music industry student said her music is “indie folk-pop” and is influenced by artists such as Adrianne Lenker, Lizzy McAlpine, Phoebe Bridgers and Taylor Swift. (Selin Filiz/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Jan. 7 at 8:36 p.m. With music as her guide, Manisha Wanniappa is prepared for whatever chapter awaits. With a degree in global studies from UCLA and a love for songwriting, the alumnus’ journey as a singer-songwriter is guided by a deep-rooted passion for music. Read more...
Photo: Singer-songwriter Manisha Wanniappa wears a light blue dress and stands surrounded by tall green plants on a sunny day. The UCLA alumnus’ discography includes releases such as her 2022 singles, “Nobody Knows” and “Unfinished Business.” (Courtesy of Amanda Sulker-Hall)
This post was updated Nov. 24 at 9:26 p.m. On his latest album, Kendrick Lamar says it best himself: “Ain’t no other king in this rap thing.” In a tight 12 tracks totaling 44 minutes, the surprise Friday release “GNX” is Kendrick Lamar’s shortest project since 2016’s “untitled unmastered.” and uses every moment of music to its fullest extent. Read more...
Photo: Wearing a black leather jacket, backward baseball cap, white shirt and jeans, Kendrick Lamar faces the camera while leaning against the back of a car on the cover of his surprise album “GNX.” The 17-time Grammy Award winner’s new LP was dropped Friday and features 12 songs across 44 minutes of music. (Courtesy of pgLang, under exclusive license to Interscope Records)
