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October 29, 4:53 pm

Concert review: Sophie Ellis-Bextor hypnotizes LA crowd with timeless tunes, infectious joy

This post was updated Nov. 3 at 4:18 p.m. As if there were any doubt, Sophie Ellis-Bextor killed it on the dance floor. The British singer-songwriter performed at The Regent Theater in Los Angeles on Monday night for the first North American show of her ongoing tour, which kicked off in Italy last month and will conclude in Australia in February. Read more...

Photo: Sophie Ellis-Bextor raises her hands in the air and dances on stage at The Regent Theater on Oct. 27. The British pop star performed at the Los Angeles venue for the first North American concert of her ongoing tour, which promotes her eighth studio album “Perimenopop.” (Selin Filiz/Assistant Photo editor)

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October 26, 1:25 pm

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.)

Arts, Music

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October 26, 1:09 pm

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)

Arts, Music

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October 22, 9:25 am

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)

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October 16, 11:13 pm

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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