Monday, December 15

Album review: Demi Lovato’s ‘It’s Not That Deep’ fails to cut deep with bland, derivative songs

This post was updated Oct. 28 at 8:50 p.m. Dance music can be as deep as the artist wants it to be – a truth Demi Lovato seems aware of. Read more...

Photo: The album cover for Demi Lovato’s ninth studio album, “It’s Not That Deep,” shows the singer posing in a crowded set. The artist’s latest release draws inspiration from hit projects, lacking individuality, writes Reid Sperisen. (Courtesy of DLG Recordings, LLC; Island Records; UMG Recordings, Inc.)


BEL’s ‘Holy Grail’ blends hope and emotion, reflects growth and resilience

This post was updated Oct. 26 at 8:49 p.m. Exploring the depth of life, dreams and perseverance, BEL’s debut album wishes to express a sense of hope that listeners can take away. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is UCLA alumnus Isabel Whelan wearing an all-white outfit, including a long, puffy skirt. The singer-songwriter, under the name BEL, released her debut album Oct. 17 after a three-year creation process (Courtesy of SJ Spreng)


Bryce Fleming’s newest single defies stereotypes and turns reflection into rhythm

Singer-songwriter Bryce Fleming holds the notes in her own story as she defies the stereotypes she has faced as an artist. Fourth-year music industry student Fleming released her single “Pretty Till I Don’t Play Nice” after winning a contest through a music industry course that gave her the opportunity to work with InRage Entertainment, she said. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Bryce Fleming, sitting on the floor and leaning against a wall. The fourth-year music industry student recently released a single called “Pretty Till I Don’t Play Nice” with InRage Entertainment. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)


Alumnus Aidan Vass’ composing career blooms in new recording “Cello Sonata”

This post was updated Oct. 20 at 10:08 a.m. For one former Bruin, compositions created at UCLA are reaching listeners’ ears for the first time. Alumnus Aidan Vass, who graduated with a degree in music composition earlier this year, released the 12-minute recording “Cello Sonata” on Sept. Read more...

Photo: Pictured are Aidan Vass (left) and Daniel Lelchuk (right) with a piano and cello, looking at sheet music. Vass, a music composition alumnus, and Lelchuk released “Cello Sonata,” a 12-minute piece composed by Vass. (Courtesy of Aidan Vass)






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