Monday, December 15

Concert review: Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism Tour’ has attendees levitating

This post was updated Oct. 7 at 11:02 p.m. If “These Walls” could talk, they’d be chanting Dua Lipa’s name. On Sunday evening, the British Albanian singer levitated her audience with an electric performance on the second night of a four-part, sold-out stay at the Kia Forum in Inglewood. Read more...

Photo: Dua Lipa performs in a sparkly black mesh outfit alongside backup dancers. The British Albanian singer performed Oct. 5 as part of her four-part sold-out stay at the Kia Forum. (Courtesy of Madison Phipps)


School of Music appoints Michael Beckerman as new dean, plans for more unity

This post was updated Oct. 5 at 8:44 p.m. The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music new chapter has one prevalent theme – unity. Acclaimed educator and musicologist Michael Beckerman was appointed as the new dean of the School of Music and began his role Oct. Read more...

Photo: Sitting at a piano while speaking into a microphone is Michael Beckerman, the recently appointed dean of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. Beginning his role on Oct. 1, Dean Beckerman said he hopes to create an environment where students feel supported and encouraged. (Courtesy of Alexa Hoyer)


Garden Party draws influence from jazz to bring positive energy with music

This post was updated Oct. 5 at 8:15 p.m. Garden Party is growing a feel-good sound one jam at a time. The musical group, whose sound lies at the intersection of jazz, R&B and neo-soul, consists of seven fourth-year students who met in their freshman year, said lead singer Cocona Mori. Read more...

Photo: Garden Party members stand for a group photo. Composed of seven fourth-year students, the band’s sound is an eclectic mix of styles rooted in jazz, lead singer Cocona Mori said. (Courtesy of Jonathan Ortega, Cocona Mori)


The Listening Dolls crafts community using zines, live music shows

This post was updated Sept. 30 at 9:35 p.m. The Listening Dolls is harmonizing the visual and musical arts. Founded by fourth-year music industry student Martine Kolderup-Lane, the monthly music zine features album recommendations, music history articles, collages of lyrics and interviews with musicians. Read more...

Photo: The Listening Dolls 19th issue cover is a collage that reads “Welcome to the Dollhouse.” The monthly music zine features recommendations, collages, interviews with musicians and music history articles. (Courtesy of Martine Kolderup-Lane)


Album review: Mariah Carey’s ‘Here For It All’ may not be all we want, but we’re still obsessed

This post was updated Sept. 28 at 7:49 p.m. Mariah Carey is here for a fresh set of solid R&B throwbacks on “Here For It All.” The superstar’s sixteenth album was released Friday, with 11 tracks composing her first LP of original material since 2018’s “Caution.” The 40-minute project – complete with guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, Shenseea, Kehlani and The Clark Sisters – uses its brevity to its advantage with a tight, concise package of slick, mostly midtempo jams. Read more...

Photo: Cover for lead single “Type Dangerous” shows Mariah Carey wearing a black top and red lip. The singer’s sixteenth album “Here For It All” was released Sept. 26. (Courtesy of Mariah)


Theater review: ‘West Side Story’ hits right notes as timeless tragedy with contemporary topics

This post was updated Sept. 30 at 9:49 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. The LA Opera’s “West Side Story” is in the right place at the right time. Read more...

Photo: Two dancers strike a dramatic pose amid a crowd of additional dancers with a colorful, balloon-filled set in the background. Originally brought to Broadway in 1957 by a legendary creative team including Jerome Robbins and Stephen Sondheim, the classic musical has arrived at Los Angeles’ Dorothy Chandler Pavilion with a modern spin. (Courtesy of Cory Weaver/LA Opera)


Bruin Bash 2025 performers amplify energy through audience interactions

This post was updated Sept. 24 at 9:28 p.m. With multiple artist-audience interactions, Bruin Bash 2025 brought the shock factor. On the last weekend before the start of fall quarter, students gathered at the Los Angeles Tennis Center for the annual start-of-the-year concert. Read more...

Photo: Smino stands at center stage, wearing sunglasses and a white hat. The headliner’s set showcased the artist’s singing and rapping skills, performing song snippets without a backing track. (Selin Filiz/Assistant Photo editor)



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