St. Vincent can’t turn off what turns her on and I can’t turn off “MASSEDUCTION.” Annie Clark gives listeners a fascinating glimpse into her life in her fifth solo release under the stage name St. Read more...
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October 12, 10:46 pm
Q&A: Electronic duo Galantis discusses signature sound, playing LA
Galantis hasn’t released an album in two years, but it’s back with an upbeat, electronic dance music follow-up, “The Aviary.” The Swedish electronic duo, which comprises producers Christian Karlsson and Linus Eklöw, released its 12-track album Sept. Read more...
Photo: Swedish electronic artists Linus Eklöw (Left) and Christian Karlsson (Right) perform under the stage name Galantis and released their sophomore album “The Aviary” on Sept. 15. Eklöw and Karlsson released their first album titled “Pharmacy” in 2015 and have also cowritten songs for pop artists including Katy Perry and Icona Pop. Galantis will perform some of its songs from the new 12 track album on Saturday at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles. (Courtesy of Galantis-Katharina-Næss)
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October 11, 12:13 am
On the Rise: Lauren Ruth Ward
In “On the Rise,” the Daily Bruin profiles up-and-coming musicians in Los Angeles. Though our subjects do not necessarily have direct connections with UCLA, they are artists who have brought their sounds to Los Angeles and have taken advantage of opportunities within the city’s thriving music scene. Read more...
Photo: The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Lauren Ruth Ward performs old-school rock ‘n’ roll with her bandmates Eduardo Rivera, Livia Slingerland and India Pascucci. The group recently finished their first album titled “Well, Hell” this summer. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)
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October 10, 12:03 am
Dance Break: Koreos workshop embraces inner K-pop star, adventurous movements
Daily Bruin columnist Christi Carras’ limited dance background consists of bingeing episodes of “So You Think You Can Dance,” grapevining her way through high school show choir and stumbling through rehearsals at a daycarelike dance studio until the age of 8. Read more...
Photo: Columnist Christi Carras attended a workshop by Korean dance group Koreos on Oct. 2. Though new to the K-pop inspired choreography, Carras eventually immersed herself in the carefree, flirtatious nature of the dance moves she learned. (Photo by Habeba Mostafa/Daily Bruin, photo illustration by Michael Zshornack/Photo editor and Hannah Burnett/Assistant Photo editor)
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October 3, 10:55 pm
On the Rise: AL3JANDRO
The credits of an R&B album are often filled with an endless barrage of writers, producers and mixers. But in Alejandro Barajas’ case, his name is the only credit on his songs and albums. Read more...
Photo: Los Angeles-based R&B performer Alejandro Barajas, who performs under the name AL3JANDRO, was inspired to produce, sing and mix his own music after he realized that many of the artists he grew up listening to, like Gang Starr and Biggie Smalls, did not create music on their own. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin)
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October 2, 10:39 pm
Sister musicians teach master class at Guatemalan music conservatory
Hanna and Sarah Yocuté taught a master class in Guatemala and caught their flight back to the United States all within a span of three hours. Read more...
Photo: Sisters Sarah Yocuté and Hanna Yocuté performed at and taught a music master class at Guatemala’s National Music Conservatory together. They shared their personal journeys and stylistic evolutions in music with the class despite the language barrier and time crunch that they faced. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Assistant Photo editor)
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October 2, 10:35 pm
Dance Break: ACA Hip Hop meant for experienced dancers, fun workout for beginners
Daily Bruin columnist Christi Carras’ limited dance background consists of bingeing episodes of “So You Think You Can Dance,” grapevining her way through high school show choir and stumbling through rehearsals at a day carelike dance studio until the age of 8. Read more...
Photo: Daily Bruin columnist Christi Carras attended ACA Hip Hop’s pre-audition workshop, which ACA advisor and instructor James Cebedo taught. Although Carras found the moves difficult to keep up with, she found herself feeling more confident by the end of the workshop. (Photo by Hannah Burnett/Assistant Photo editor, photo illustration by Michael Zshornack/Photo editor)