If the American electorate is not careful, a new form of political art may trump election integrity and workers’ rights On August 18, an image of Taylor Swift in an Uncle Sam costume endorsing Donald Trump materialized on Trump’s Truth Social account. Read more...
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This post was updated Sept. 29 at 8:51 p.m. amelie kalia is not merely a good kid – she’s something more. Amelie McGrath – who performs as amelie kalia – released her first single June 28. Read more...
Photo: Student singer-songwriter Amelie McGrath – who performs as amelie kalia – sits on a bed beneath a poster of Yosemite National Park. The rising third-year music industry student said songwriting classes at UCLA such as Music Industry 112C have helped her hone her craft. (Courtesy of August Suchecki)
Reflecting a kaleidoscope of identities, Mirrorball Productions is shining its light on campus’ underrepresented artists. Stepping into its first full year as a campus organization, the film production company is embracing inclusivity and exploration, president of Mirrorball Productions Javeon Shannon said, honoring its founding mission to nurture a space for artists of all backgrounds to share their stories. Read more...
Photo: Illuminated by vibrant purple light, Mirrorball Productions wraps up filming on its student film. Centered on the merging of theater and film departments, the organization aims to create a space for students interested in storytelling. (Photo courtesy of Mirrorball Productions. Photo illustration by Shimi Goldberger/Daily Bruin staff)
Warning: spoilers ahead. Blurring the boundaries of family and traditional storytelling, “The Brothers Size” serves as a raw exploration of love and loyalty. Currently showing at the Geffen Playhouse’s Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater until Sep. Read more...
Photo: Encompassed in a circle of asphalt, Alani Ilongwe’s Oshoosi (left) and Sheaun McKinney’s Ogun (right) sit center stage. After 20 years since it was first written, “The Brothers Size” will be celebrating its anniversary at the Geffen Playhouse until September 8. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)
UCLA is becoming the music industry’s new home, thanks to a new student organization. The Music Industry Students Association is dedicated to helping students navigate the broad scope of the music industry, said lead director Trinity Drummond, a rising fourth-year music history and industry student. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA’s Music Industry Students Association face the camera and smile while on a visit to Warner Records. Lead director Trinity Drummond said the club holds a variety of activities and events throughout the year to help students engage with different aspects of the music industry, including field trips to major companies such as Warner Music Group. (Courtesy of Bridget Rossi)
Beneath the veneer of academia, UCLA harbors a den of satirical wit known as the Westwood Enabler. Established in 2014, the independently managed and student-led media outlet has specialized in shaping sardonic content. Read more...
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For Danish Renzu, music is about changing the narrative surrounding his home. The South Asian region of Kashmir has been embroiled in territorial disputes between India and Pakistan for nearly 80 years. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumnus Danish Renzu smiles while leaning against a red wall. Renzu said he founded Renzu Music, a record label focused on highlighting Kashmiri artists, in 2023. (Courtesy of Abhimanyu Singh, Danish Renzu and Renzu Music)
