Wednesday, April 22

Second Take: Objectification in Jennifer Lopez’s music video perpetuates issue

It has become somewhat “vogue” to be a feminist lately. After Beyoncé’s self-titled album was released last December along with music videos such as “Partition” and “Drunk in Love,” although it sells sex more than feminism, the trend started. Read more...

Photo: Jennifer Lopez’s music video for “I Luh Ya Papi” retaliates against male objectification of women by featuring muscular, scantily clad men. But rather than bringing a solution to sexualized objectification, the video only perpetuates it further. (Courtesy of Capitol Records)


Album Review: ‘x’

With songs about deteriorating relationships and unrequited love played to the tune of acoustic strums and bluesy vocals, Ed Sheeran’s latest album “x” is nothing listeners haven’t heard before. Read more...

Photo: (Asylum Records UK)


Q&A: Producer, DJ Justin Martin talks dance music, past gigs

Deep house producer and DJ Justin Martin has gained the strong reception of dance music audiences performing live sets in the U.S. and internationally in recent years. Read more...

Photo: Deep house producer and DJ Justin Martin will perform Aug. 2 and 3 at this year’s HARD Summer at the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area. (Courtesy of Kyle Hendrix)


Album Review: ‘Ultraviolence’

Leaning against the open door of a vintage car on the cover of her latest album, Lana Del Rey evokes a sense of melancholy and lonely sentiments that reflects the songs of “Ultraviolence.” The third studio album by the songstress, “Ultraviolence” ditches the pop, upbeat energy of her previous albums, “Born to Die” and “Paradise,” for a more moody and mystical taste. Read more...

Photo: (Interscope Records)



Graduate student raps on current events, philosophy

Nigerian rapper and philosophy graduate student Olufemi Taiwo, who performs under the name Femi, woke up one morning with music chords and a melody in his head. Read more...

Photo: Philosophy graduate student Olufemi Taiwo recently released a single, “276 (Bring Back Our Girls),” about the kidnapping of Nigerian schoolgirls. (Gabrielle Cabalza/Daily Bruin)


Q&A: Musician Naomi Robin shares postgrad plans

Whether recording for record labels, interning for a music company that has managed such artists as the Shins or captivating a crowd from onstage with her band, Naomi and the Bandits, graduating fourth-year music history student Naomi Robin is showing no signs of slowing down, even as the doors of UCLA close behind her. Read more...

Photo: Graduating fourth-year music history student Naomi Robin (middle) spoke with the Daily Bruin about summer internships, record labels and the future of her band, Naomi and the Bandits. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)



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