Sunday, April 19

The Ten Thousand band in residency at Los Globos

Music is a conquest. And with a name that begs for a forceful following in numbers, Westwood-bred band The Ten Thousand are taking strides to put truth to its declarative title. Read more...

Photo: Indie-rock band The Ten Thousand, composed of UCLA alumni and current students, has a monthlong residency at Los Globos nightclub.


Cris Velasco discusses film, video game music

Before he was an award-winning composer of music for videogames including the “God of War” series and the “Mass Effect” series, UCLA alumnus Cris Velasco was a guitarist in a death metal band in Bakersfield. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumnus Cris Velasco has made a name for himself by composing award–winning music for video games such as the “Mass Effect” series.


Chosen musicians showcase talent in All-Star concert

Tonight, UCLA Philharmonia will feature works performed by student soloists, aptly titled “All-Stars” because of the competitive selection process. Read more...

Photo: The 8th annual All-Star concert hosted by the UCLA Philharmonia will feature nine soloists who were chosen by a panel of judges from approximately 50 instrumental students in a competitive audition.




Against the grain: Macklemore, Red Hot Chili Peppers advocate against drugs

Under a bridge in downtown Los Angeles, Anthony Kiedis battled powerful, personal demons in search for heroin, and at rock bottom, Macklemore found a similar addiction to OxyContin and cough syrup. Read more...

Photo: Macklemore’s lyrics about drug abuse are comparable to the Red Hot Chili Peppers and their songs, including “Otherside” and “Under the Bridge.” Through songs such as “Neon Cathedral,” Macklemore has gone against the norm in rap music.


Etsy endeavors: Marketplace website allows students to run successful businesses

Turning a crafting hobby into a part-time job seems like an ideal move for busy students, especially when profits can be earned with a little hard work through the convenience of a computer. Read more...

Photo: Second-year architecture student Ellen Lomonico uses the online craft marketplace Etsy for selling her homemade jewelry. Most of her crafts are made from items found near the beach, including pearls and shells, that she gets at a bead shop downtown.