Big Bang went out Sunday with, well, a bang. The five-member K-pop boy group closed off the two-night California leg of its world tour with a performance at the Honda Center in Anaheim. Read more...
Photo: K-pop boy group Big Bang wowed crowds with pyrotechnics, elaborate props and a commanding stage presence at the Honda Center in Anaheim Sunday. (Shreya Aiyar/Daily Bruin senior staff)
In 1970, Zakir Hussain took the Royce Hall stage for the first time, and has since performed hundreds of shows across the world. Hussain is a Grammy Award-winning tabla player and composer best known for his influence on world music and fusion between Indian and Western styles. Read more...
Photo: Zakir Hussain, a tabla virtuoso and exponent on fusion between Western and Indian styles, will return to Royce Hall today with an ensemble of jazz and Indian classical musicians for “Crosscurrents.” (Courtesy of Jim McGuire)
The world of mainstream music is constantly transforming as new artists, styles and trends are embraced with each passing year. In spite of these changes, some musicians have maintained their popularity across decades, reinventing their sounds and careers. Read more...
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There’s no better place to keep a finger on the pulse of arts and entertainment happenings than Los Angeles. The A&E world is alive – it’s always buzzing, sometimes ready to implode with a hint of a surprise album or a celebrity’s controversial statement. Read more...
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The city never sleeps at night – at least not when Imagine Dragons is on stage. The indie rock band began its concert Monday night with the lyrics “It’s time to begin” at Hollywood Palladium, a venue seemingly suited for a golden wedding. Read more...
Photo: Indie rock band Imagine Dragons took the stage at Hollywood Palladium Monday night. Singer Dan Reynolds shared howling vocals and personal stories with the pit of fans. (Alyssa Dorn/Daily Bruin)
Clean Bandit has traveled a thousand miles from comfort and over land and sea, but cellist Grace Chatto said there’s no place she’d rather be than on the stage, playing with her bandmates for the fans. Read more...
Photo: Electronic pop band Clean Bandit, known for the single “Rather Be,” will perform at the Hollywood Bowl Thursday to support its album “New Eyes.” (Courtesy of Joshua Schulz)
The world of mainstream music is constantly transforming as new artists, styles and trends are embraced with each passing year. In spite of these changes, some musicians have maintained their popularity across decades, reinventing their sounds and careers. Read more...
Photo: Originally gaining fame as the frontman of the band Nine Inch Nails, Trent Reznor now composes music for films such as “The Social Network.” (Courtesy of Rob Sheridan)
