Izzy Escobar flies with broken wings every day. The incoming first-year musical theater student released her debut song “Broken Wings” on June 25, stemming from her experience of abuse from a stepparent, which she turned into inspiration for her music at a young age. Read more...

Photo: Izzy Escobar released her debut song, “Broken Wings,” celebrating growing from difficult situations. The incoming first-year musical theater student turned to music to overcome adversity, and has been writing music since she was 8 years old. (Courtesy of Izzy Escobar)

Four words were enough to send Harry Styles fans into a fevered fit of ear-splitting screams, desperate wails and guttural sobs at The Forum on Friday night: “Good evening, Los Angeles.” Actually, any words the English heartthrob spoke – or sang – elicited hysterics from the crowd at the penultimate show of his debut tour as a solo artist. Read more...

Photo: Harry Styles performed at The Forum on Friday night, singing a mixture of One Direction songs as well as a collection from his debut solo album, “Harry Styles.” (MacKenzie Coffman/Assistant Photo editor)

Brandon Lugo’s grandmother watched him perform an electronic dance music set in Las Vegas in November. Having grown up in the hippie era of the ’60s and ’70s, she was also in attendance at the Woodstock-inspired student music festival, Westwoodstock, just a month after her 70th birthday to watch Lugo play. Read more...

Photo: EDM duo ANIMVLZ consists of Brandon Lugo and alumnus Andrew Feng, who blend dubstep and future bass to encourage a high-energy response from a crowd, Lugo said. (Grant Mooney/Daily Bruin)