Friday, June 13

UCLA Whistling Club works its way to widespread web fame, provides musical space

This post was updated March 4 at 8:24 p.m. With newfound internet fame, the Whistling Club at UCLA is blowing away the student club scene. Formed during the 2023-2024 school year by president Jean Pierre “JP” Etcheverry, the Whistling Club has garnered recent attention because of Etcheverry’s efforts to make Instagram reels of the club’s performances. Read more...

Photo: Members of the Whistling Club at UCLA harmonize together during a club meeting. The club was founded in the 2023-2024 school year by third-year political science student Jean Pierre Etcheverry. (William Johnson/Daily Bruin)


Vedika’s new single tunes into empowerment through Western pop, Indian instruments

Fusing traditional Indian sounds with Western pop, Vedika’s newest single proves that the two genres can complement one another. Embracing her cultural roots, Vedika Sinha – who performs as Vedika – released her latest single, “take it as a compliment,” on Feb. Read more...

Photo: Vedika Sinha sits on a multicolor couch in front of a dark wall with multiple posters. Sinha is a third-year music industry student and released her latest single “take it as a compliment” on Feb. 19. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Katie Simpson on meaning of upcoming album, personal journey of creating music

This post was updated March 2 at 8:39 p.m. Katie Simpson is no typical stranger. Simpson, a fourth-year communication student, is a singer, songwriter and producer. Read more...

Photo: Katie Simpson sits on a brick wall in front of trees while playing the guitar. The fourth-year communication student plans to release her third album “STRANGERS, BUT NOT REALLY” later this year. (Max Zhang/Daily Bruin)


Cocona Mori takes listeners on transformative trip with new tune ‘Tokyo Train’

This post was updated Feb. 25 at 11:10 p.m. Cocona Mori is transcending music through her unique composition of sound and Japanese American heritage. Mori – a third-year music industry student who performs as Cocona – released her second single “Tokyo Train” on Feb. Read more...

Photo: Cocona Mori sits on a wooden bench in front of several tree trunks and faces the camera while wearing a taupe top and white pants. Mori is a third-year music industry student who released her song “Tokyo Train” on Feb. 13. (Selin Filiz/Daily Bruin)




Album review: The Lumineers’ timely lyrics shine on ‘Automatic’ despite mediocre instrumentation

This post was updated Feb. 17 at 7:48 p.m. The Lumineers’ newest album is automatically divergent from their previous works. Known for their stomp-and-holler sound and singalong melodies, The Lumineers are introducing a fresh note with their fifth studio album, “Automatic.” While the project consists of a laconic 11 songs spanning less than 33 minutes, its extraordinary lyrics provide a lasting impression, even when the instrumentation noticeably fizzles out. Read more...

Photo: A variety of colorful rectangles of different sizes and shades form the cover of The Lumineers’ album “Automatic,” released Feb. 14. The LP is the band’s fifth full-length project and first since 2022’s “BRIGHTSIDE.” (Courtesy of Dualtone Music Group, a division of MNRK Records)



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