This post was updated Aug. 31 at 7:48 p.m. In a summer short on compelling album releases, “Man’s Best Friend” falls far short of being Sabrina Carpenter’s best album. Read more...
Photo: Cover for Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh studio album “Man’s Best Friend.” Released Aug. 29, the singer-songwriter’s anticipated LP lacks Carpenter’s characteristic wit and humor. (Courtesy of Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
This post was updated September 7 at 3:49 p.m. Xavier Paul explores risk while plunging into oceanic imagery with his song, “Captain Nemo.” The alumnus graduated in spring 2025 with a degree in music performance and is actively working toward releasing his upcoming album “Lacquer.” His artist name, Xay Lavie, is both a play on his first name, as well as a variation of the French expression, “c’est la vie,” he said. Read more...
Photo: Posing for a photo are Jacob Lee (left), Xavier Paul (center) and Bryan Vazquez (right). The music performance alumnus recently released a new song titled “Captain Nemo.” (Courtesy of Xavier Paul and August Suchecki)
This post was updated Aug. 24 at 3:23 p.m. Laufey has worked out what makes love tick. Following the success of the 2023 Grammy Award-winning album “Bewitched,” the Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter released her heartfelt third studio album, “A Matter of Time,” on Aug. Read more...
Photo: Album cover of “A Matter of Time” shows an all-blue color scheme, with Laufey posing in front of a clock. The Grammy-winning singer released her third studio album on Aug. 22 (Courtesy of Vingolf Recordings under exclusive license to AWAL Recordings America, Inc.)
Blending music and non-music students alike, Bruin Chamber Musicians brings melodic opportunity to campus. The student-run organization Bruin Chamber Musicians provides a space for students interested in performing chamber music in small ensembles. Read more...
Photo: Members of Bruin Chamber Musicians pose for a photo on a stage. The student organization is catered to non-music students interested in playing in small ensembles. (Courtesy of Sophia Jin)
Ethel Cain has left listeners with a gut-wrenching goodbye. “Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You,” the 27-year-old singer-songwriter’s latest studio album, was released Aug. 8 and features 10 heartbreakingly beautiful songs. Read more...
Photo: The cover of Ethel Cain’s new album “Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You” is pictured. Released Aug. 8, the LP is the ending chapter to the Ethel Cain narrative. (Courtesy of Daughters of Cain Records)
Fans brought all their energy for the final day of Outside Lands. Festivalgoers rolled into the third day of the Golden Gate Park festival ready to see a whole new slew of artists, from fun DJ sets at SOMA stage to indie bands performing at the iconic Lands End stage. Read more...
Photo: A crowd at Sutro stage watches a set with green and yellow lighting. The third day of Outside Lands brought performances from DJs and indie acts. (Isabella Appell/Daily Bruin)
San Francisco crowds showed up in full force Saturday for day two of Outside Lands. Although the festival grounds were significantly foggier than they were on Friday, festivalgoers still brought the energy as they explored new artists across a variety of stages and genres. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the festival’s Twin Peak stage at night. The second day of Outside Lands 2025 featured artists such as Wallows and Tyler, The Creator. (Isabella Appell/Daily Bruin)
