It's not often that the phrase "plants and animals" replaces images of pretty flowers and fuzzy woodland creatures with guitar riffs and drum sets. Read more...
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SECRET CITY RECORDS
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February 27, 11:40 pm
Soundbite: Mouse on Mars
The predominant electro-pop beats of Mouse on Mars' newest release "Parastrophics" make this album stand out compared to many songs heard on the radio today. Read more...
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MONKEYTOWN RECORDS
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February 27, 10:47 am
UCLA Film & Television Archive’s “˜Nina Menkes: Cinema as Sorcery’ features alumna’s experimental films
A gaunt, shirtless man sharpens a knife in the middle of a dark, barren room as a metronome keeps time in the corner "“ hypnotizing the audience in time with his rhythmic, violent strokes. Read more...
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Courtesy of Nina Menkes.
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February 27, 10:43 am
B-Sides: _TV needs a purely music channel; hopefully Sean “˜Diddy’ Combs’ Revolt will fill this void_
“Revolutionary" is an interesting little word. It's quite the lofty idea, but it seems to be used for far more than it should be. Yesterday, I had a milkshake that was so good it was revolutionary. No I didn't; a milkshake can't be revolutionary "“ neither can a new restaurant or method of brewing coffee. Read more...
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February 27, 10:39 am
Israeli hip-hop, funk band Hadag Nahash to hold workshop at UCLA on what influences its music
The unlikely marriage of hip-hop and funk, paired with undertones of rock, jazz, Middle Eastern and reggae sounds, characterizes the politically charged Israeli band known as Hadag Nahash. Read more...
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February 24, 12:18 am
Rakugo master Utazo Katsura to share traditional Japanese storytelling in English
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Tonight, Master Utazo Katsura will perform an English version of Rakugo, a Japanese form of verbal entertainment and storytelling, at Broad Art Center.
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February 24, 12:17 am
Theta Kappa Phi to host Battle of the Pledges as it raises funds for breast cancer research
The atmosphere is buzzing with anticipation as dancers appear on stage, encouraged by a crowd of overlapping voices in the background. Read more...
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Asian American interest sorority Theta Kappa Phi will host the 15th annual Battle of the Pledges dance competition, featuring fraternities and sororities from Southern California on Saturday in Ackerman Grand Ballroom.
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