Before he was an award-winning composer of music for videogames including the “God of War” series and the “Mass Effect” series, UCLA alumnus Cris Velasco was a guitarist in a death metal band in Bakersfield. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumnus Cris Velasco has made a name for himself by composing award–winning music for video games such as the “Mass Effect” series.
Tonight, UCLA Philharmonia will feature works performed by student soloists, aptly titled “All-Stars” because of the competitive selection process. Read more...
Photo: The 8th annual All-Star concert hosted by the UCLA Philharmonia will feature nine soloists who were chosen by a panel of judges from approximately 50 instrumental students in a competitive audition.
I’m about to write something that I never expected to think, let alone write. Myspace is cool again. Read more...
Photo: Myspace has relaunched with a sleek new interface, complete with an automatic search feature and an upgraded database of free music.
Under a bridge in downtown Los Angeles, Anthony Kiedis battled powerful, personal demons in search for heroin, and at rock bottom, Macklemore found a similar addiction to OxyContin and cough syrup. Read more...
Photo: Macklemore’s lyrics about drug abuse are comparable to the Red Hot Chili Peppers and their songs, including “Otherside” and “Under the Bridge.” Through songs such as “Neon Cathedral,” Macklemore has gone against the norm in rap music.
Four years ago, on a warm Los Angeles night, musician Danny Bobbe was jolted awake by a thundering guitar note coming from the apartment room below his. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumnus Greg Katz is part of L.A.-based band LA Font. The indie-rock group, which has been compared to Black Lips and Pavement, is set to release its second album, “Diving Man,” within the next few months.
Amid the battle against cancer, most advocates would say they hope for progress that would prevent the staggering number of deaths caused by the disease each year. Read more...
Photo: Alumna Yuki Akaishi will perform covers and original songs, like “Sad and Beautiful,” at tonight’s event.
We asked students what their favorite classic bands are, and how they think those bands influenced today’s music. Read more...
