A journal entry on young love and spontaneity, Quinn XCII’s “A Letter to My Younger Self” successfully takes risks to develop a robust soundscape. Playing on his established pop, hip-hop, electronic and soul roots, Quinn XCII weaves in power ballads and rhythmic rap verses in his thematically cohesive third studio album. Read more...
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“The Claudia Kishi Club” is meant to feel like a sleepover with your best friends. The short documentary features a range of Asian American creators discussing their love for the titular Claudia Kishi, a character from the book series “The Baby-Sitters Club” and one of the few Asian American pop culture representations from the ’80s and ’90s. Read more...
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The category is: cultural authenticity. HBO Max’s “Legendary,” which premiered its final episode July 2, is a competitive ballroom show where different groups called “houses” go head-to-head in themed categories. Read more...
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Mindful awareness meditation sessions at the Hammer Museum are like an oasis in the middle of the busy city. In partnership with UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, the Hammer Museum currently offers weekly meditation sessions to the general public at no cost. Read more...
Photo: The Hammer Museum’s weekly mindful awareness meditation sessions teach attendees to approach their life with openness and curiosity, all the while developing compassion for themselves and others. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
The Earth is flat and the floor is lava, but that’s not stopping a trio of UCLA alumni from reaching for the stars. Jerrold Smith II, LaJuan Morris and Jordan Bentley competed as a team in the new Netflix reality show, “Floor is Lava,” released back in June. Read more...
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“It’s bigger than black and white, it’s a problem with the whole way of life.” The lyric comes from rapper Lil Baby’s recent single “The Bigger Picture,” a protest anthem and social commentary track speaking against police brutality and racial injustice. Read more...
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Emily Teng hopes that “Little By Little By Little,” she can get her audience through each day with empathy and compassion. While a majority of the country has been social distancing for the better part of three months, mental health has only been a small part of the global conversation on the effects of quarantine. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year design media arts student Emily Teng said she created the narrative video game, “Little By Little By Little,” in response to the overall lack of mental health representation in media. In-game topics focus on depression, anxiety, complicated relationships and how all they intersect with everyday life. (Anna Syed/Daily Bruin)
