Wednesday, June 3, 1998 Fountain of Sonic Youth heals dying grunge rock MUSIC: Band’s singular guitar play mixes chaos, harmony into free sound By Brendon Vandergast Daily Bruin Contributor To say rock quartet Sonic Youth had something to do with the rise of grunge-alterna rock in the early ’90s is a gross understatement. Read more...
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June 2, 9:00 pm
Fountain of Sonic Youth heals dying grunge rock
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June 2, 9:00 pm
Soundbites
Wednesday, June 3, 1998 Soundbites MUSIC Tori Amos, "From the choirgirl hotel" (Atlantic) Don’t look now, but Tori Amos has become the latest artist to "reinvent" herself in what has been known as the late 1990’s alternative music crisis. Read more...
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June 2, 9:00 pm
Despite history, female directors take spotlight on silver screen
Wednesday, June 3, 1998 Despite history, female directors take spotlight on silver screen FILM: Festival furthers women’s bid for equality in male-dominated field By Sabrina Solanki Daily Bruin Contributor Though actresses have long been on-screen icons, a tally of household names behind the scenes (Steven, Spike, Milos, Ang) is suspiciously void of female names. Read more...
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June 1, 9:00 pm
Spice Girl breakup creates void not likely to be filled for minutes
Tuesday, June 2, 1998 Spice Girl breakup creates void not likely to be filled for minutes FILM: British group will be missed by many devoted, deranged fans This just in: A reliable source – also known as a design intern with a British accent – tells us the Spice Girls have broken up. Read more...
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June 1, 9:00 pm
Widespread Vibes
Tuesday, June 2, 1998 Widespread Vibes MUSIC: Gov’t Mule, G. Love, Special Sauce and Widespread Panic play down classic grooves and funky jams at the Universal Amphitheater By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Contributor Tie-dyed shirts and slick suits never looked so good together before, but Saturday night it just felt right. Read more...
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June 1, 9:00 pm
Enigmatic black, white drawings entice viewers to draw their own conclusions
Tuesday, June 2, 1998 Enigmatic black, white drawings entice viewers to draw their own conclusions ART: ‘If Memory Serves’ teaches audience chalk-based art lessons By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff "It’s like a psychological test!" "It’s like an erasure of what’s previously existed!" "It seems to sort of be there but also not at the same time." Many miffed remarks could be heard at the Margo Leavin Gallery in West Hollywood during Friday’s reception. Read more...
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May 31, 9:00 pm
Poorman’s playlist shifts to music’s underground
Monday, June 1, 1998 Poorman’s playlist shifts to music’s underground RADIO: Los Angeles’ No. 1 DJ hopes to revamp airwaves, display talents of local unsigned bands By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff How many times can a poor soul hear "MMMbop" before going mad? Read more...