This post was updated Nov. 19 at 11:23 p.m. EJ Chen is turning raw emotion into songs that resonate. The UCLA alumnus released his latest single, “MAKE IT QUICK,” on Oct. Read more...
Photo: EJ Chen plays a green and white electric guitar under pink, yellow and green lights during a performance at the Troubadour. The alumnus released his latest single “MAKE IT QUICK” on Oct. 25. (Courtesy of Cameron Chen)
This post was updated Nov. 12 at 9:07 p.m. For once, it seems that the Grammy nominations are mostly right. The nominations for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards – which will be held Feb. Read more...
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This post was updated Nov. 11 at 8:35 p.m. To reach others through music, Ariel Tan stays true to herself. The fourth-year Asian American studies student said she has been writing songs for most of her life. Read more...
Photo: Singer-songwriter Ariel Tan stands next to the beach at sunset with a pink and white flower in her hair. The fourth-year Asian American studies student said her sonic inspirations are artists such as Bruno Mars and Kehlani. (Courtesy of Ananya Tan)
Zach Templar is bringing his blend of alternative and R&B music to Los Angeles for the first time. The 18-year-old artist will perform at Echoplex on Nov. Read more...
Photo: Zach Templar sits and plays an electric guitar while wearing a white shirt and dark pants in a beam of lavender light. Templar will perform in Los Angeles for the first time at Echoplex on Thursday as part of his concert series “The Templar Tour.” (Courtesy of Zach Templar)
This post was updated Oct. 29 at 8:17 p.m. With “CHROMAKOPIA,” Tyler, The Creator paints his most vibrant and daring masterpiece yet. Released Monday, Tyler, The Creator’s seventh studio album follows his critically acclaimed albums, “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST,” “IGOR” and “Flower Boy.” The project blends elements of psychedelic soul, industrial rock and classic hip-hop, creating a captivating and diverse listening experience that blends the strategic qualities of his previous work and reflects his artistic growth. Read more...
Photo: Tyler, The Creator wears a suit and extends his right hand on the black-and-white cover of his seventh studio album, “CHROMAKOPIA.” The 14-track album was released Oct. 28 and follows the rapper’s critically acclaimed 2021 LP “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST.” (Courtesy of Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment, as exclusive licensee)
This post was updated Oct. 27 at 9:53 p.m. Even when its impersonations of other artists grow loose, Halsey’s latest album still delivers intensely personal music. Read more...
Photo: A closeup image of Halsey’s face is the cover of her fifth studio album, “The Great Impersonator.” The 18-song album was released Oct. 25 and incorporates sonic influences from across the decades by drawing inspiration from artists such as Cher, Joni Mitchell, Bruce Springsteen, Dolly Parton and Björk. (Courtesy of Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment, under exclusive license from Anti-Pop, LLC)
This post was updated Oct. 24 at 9:04 p.m. Juliana Simone’s songwriting is an exploration through the sounds of folk and rock. On Friday, alumnus Juliana Simone is set to release her first single since graduating from UCLA. Read more...
Photo: Alumnus Juliana Simone stands under a partly cloudy sky in front of a flat pan of water and grove of trees. The singer-songwriter will release her first single since graduating from UCLA, titled “Never Home,” on Friday. (Courtesy of Camilla Carrasco)
