There’s no time like the summertime to catch up on new music, whether it’s at the beach in the sun, in the car stuck in typical L.A. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Interscope Records, ATO Records, RCA, Ultra Records and Drag City)
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June 30, 12:00 am
Students petition to maintain choral programs at UCLA
As longtime choral conductor and director Donald Neuen prepared for his departure from UCLA this past spring, the Choral Excellence Association at UCLA began to see signs that its programs, and possibly the department, might be leaving with him. Read more...
Photo: After the retirement of longtime choral conductor and director Donald Neuen, the choral program at UCLA faces a series of cutbacks, including classes, the graduate school’s program in choral conducting and UCLA’s Choral Outreach Program. The Choral Excellence Association at UCLA has formed an online petition asking administrators to rethink their decision. (Courtesy of Peter Dai)
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June 29, 7:12 pm
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)
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June 26, 1:38 pm
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...
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June 23, 6:30 pm
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)
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June 23, 12:00 am
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...
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June 9, 12:00 am
Spotlight on LA: Summer Previews
Dear reader, Here at the Daily Bruin, we’re beyond a bruin, just like you. In Arts & Entertainment, we want to write stories for you, about you and because of you. Read more...