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Music

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June 8, 7:07 pm

Student vocalist Mia Ruhman reflects journey composing original opera ‘Nannerl’

Now more than ever, music is a way of life for Mia Ruhman. The fourth-year music composition student is a composer and vocalist marking the completion of her original opera “Nannerl.” The opera, which includes a 20-person cast with Ruhman performing as its titular star, premiered last week with two performances on June 5 and 6 at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica. Read more...

Photo: Mia Ruhman poses for a photo while wearing a red dress and standing underneath the archways at Royce Hall. The fourth-year music composition student marked the debut of her original opera “Nannerl” last week with two performances at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica on June 5 and 6. (Courtesy of Mia Ruhman)

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June 5, 12:02 pm

Rapidly growing singer, songwriter Bella Marcy unites fans through music

Bella Marcy is connecting with thousands through her music. The fourth-year music industry student has cultivated a strong sense of community among her listeners across social media. Read more...

Photo: Bella Marcy stands with her hands reaching up. She wears red sunglasses and a loose t-shirt. The fourth-year music industry student recently released a song in collaboration with Niko Sitaras. (Courtesy of August Suchecki)

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June 3, 7:50 pm

Head in the Clouds 2025 Q&A: YOUHA discusses artistic process, move from Korean music industry to US market

This post was updated June 4 at 9:36 p.m. YOUHA’s versatility as a musician allows her to showcase her talent – wherever and whenever. Im You-ha, who performs with the mononym YOUHA, made her first appearance at the Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival on Sunday afternoon. Read more...

Photo: YOUHA performs onstage during the second day of the 2025 Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival in Pasadena on Sunday. The South Korean musician has released three singles so far with the music label 88rising. (Max Zhang/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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June 2, 10:20 pm

Head in the Clouds 2025: Day 2 platforms rising artists, reunites iconic hitmakers

This post was updated June 4 at 9:32 p.m. It’s time to come back to reality after a weekend above the clouds. The 2025 Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival continued at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Sunday. Read more...

Photo: Three of the four members of 2NE1 perform onstage during the 2025 Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival in Pasadena on Sunday while wearing tan and black outfits. Sandara Park (left), CL (center) and MINZY (right) delivered songs such as “I Am the Best” and “FIRE.” (Max Zhang/Daily Bruin)

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June 1, 8:37 pm

Head in the Clouds 2025: Artists spanning across genres take the stage on Day 1 of festival

This post was updated June 4 at 9:23 p.m. 88rising is back to put festivalgoers’ heads in the clouds. The two-day Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival returned to Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday afternoon – in celebration of the 10th anniversary of 88rising, a music label spotlighting the work of Asian musicians. Read more...

Photo: Festivalgoers walk past a sign at the Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival while in front of trees. The festival, which spotlights the talent of Asian and Asian American musicians, was held May 31 and June 1 at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. (Max Zhang/Daily Bruin)

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June 1, 2:04 pm

‘Major hit’: Music industry student hosts ‘A Seat at the Table’ networking night

Alison Mendoza is orchestrating career connections for music industry students. Mendoza, a third-year music industry student who is graduating this year, hosted “A Seat at the Table: Music Industry Networking Night” on May 12 for interested students to connect with industry professionals – a project that doubled as the capstone for her major. Read more...

Photo: Alison Mendoza stands for a photo in front of a multicolor canvas painting while wearing a black top and denim jeans. The third-year music industry student hosted “A Seat at the Table: Music Industry Networking Night” on May 12 as her capstone project. (Danielle Anz/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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June 1, 10:39 am

Q&A: Ahead of Head in the Clouds debut, PIAO talks collaboration, mixing genres

This post was updated at June 1 at 7:40 p.m. PIAO is inviting festivalgoers to join her in putting their heads in the clouds. The Shanghai-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter is taking the stage at the Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival for the first time in her career today. Read more...

Photo: Wearing a leather jacket and beaded decorations in her hair, PIAO looks down and rests her hand on a surface in a dimly lit setting. The Shanghai-born artist is based in Los Angeles and her 2025 appearance at Head in the Clouds marks her first performance at the festival. (Courtesy of Robert Da Silva)


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