For the trend-inclined, 2013's musical landscape has been remarkably and consistently linked by transgression – all our favorite pop stars are, as Drake so lucidly whined, on their "worst behavior." Read more...
Music
Arts, Music
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October 3, 3:21 pm
Arctic Monkeys performance showcases new look and direction of ‘AM’
The Arctic Monkeys woke up early – early for rock stars, that is – to play in the Red Bull Sound Space at KROQ this past Tuesday. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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October 3, 1:03 am
Predecessor to alternative rock continues to influence music today
INTRO Digging into the record shelves of the past and filing through the film drawers of yesterday, the new column from the A&E; editors, Throwback Thursday, brings you some of the greatest and most overlooked A&E; talent of the past. Read more...
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October 3, 12:19 am
American Youth Symphony fine-tunes new pieces for season opening
An eerie, spectral sound drifts from the recesses of Schoenberg Hall, where an orchestra rehearsal for a Royce Hall performance takes place. At first, the dissonant melody makes little sense as the string instruments climb higher and higher on steps of parallel fifths, the woodwinds and brass attempting to follow. Read more...
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October 1, 2:36 am
Album Review: ‘The 20/20 Experience 2 of 2’ by Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake is the icon of celebrity right now, a man doing so much work under the spotlight that it’s a wonder how he finds free time anymore. Read more...
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September 30, 12:43 am
Album Review: ‘Days Are Gone’ by HAIM
With songs like Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” and Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” at the top of the charts this year, it’s no secret that the disco-tinged sounds of the 1970s are making a strong comeback in the music world. Read more...
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September 26, 2:24 am
UCLA professor plays with floor tiles to make music
Michael Chwe walks into his garden on a bright midsummer morningand dons a smock made out of a black trash bag. He covers his eyes with a translucent plastic mask and places a respirator over his nose and mouth. He is ready to get to work. Read more...