By Sebastian Torrelio As the summer comes to a close, students begin to return from their fun in the sun, settle down for the start of the school year and wait for the solemn mood to set in. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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September 9, 1:40 am
Love or Hate: What songs of the summer are worth a second listen?
Arts, Music
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September 9, 1:37 am
Brad Carter launches Kickstarter campaign to record album after his brain surgery video goes viral
In an operating room with his skull and brain exposed, Brad Carter jammed on his guitar, specially made from crates used to store shotgun shells. Dr. Read more...
Photo: Carter uses a fingerpicking style inspired by flamenco and classical guitar styles he learned at an early age. The effect that his disease had on his playing technique influenced him to find treatment immediately.
Arts, Music
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September 6, 11:48 pm
UCLA Bruin Bash student DJs announced
The Cultural Affairs Commission and the Campus Events Commission have announced the opening act of this year's Bruin Bash: a combination of two student DJs, Jeffrey Hsiao and Bentley Montes, have been selected to perform for the first 45 minutes of the concert. Read more...
Arts, Music
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September 3, 12:19 am
Scattertones to get groovy at Hollywood Bowl’s ABBA Fest
The disco days may be over, but a love for ABBA is still alive – throw in a little a cappella and the groovy lyrics are refreshed with a vocal twist. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA coed a capella group Scattertones will peform the hits of ABBA at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday.
Arts, Music
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September 3, 12:17 am
Album Review: ‘Bad Blood’ by Bastille
It’s been a couple of years since pop group Bastille’s first tracks from EPs and mixtapes caused a buzz, but the British quartet, led by frontman Dan Smith, is finally ready to storm the American music scene with its full-length debut album, “Bad Blood.” Read more...
Arts, Music
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August 27, 3:22 pm
Second day proves FYF Fest a worthy music experience
The second and final day of this year’s FYF Fest had all the makings of the quintessential Los Angeles summer experience: hot summer sun, a slight breeze from the western beaches, food trucks galore and immense amounts of musical talent. Read more...
Photo: With the second day of FYF Fest complete, Los Angeles crowds were served energetic sets by artists, including !!! (vocalized “Chk Chk Chk”), across four stages.
Arts, Music
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August 25, 10:36 pm
Music fans flock to Los Angeles State Historic Park for FYF Fest
The past Saturday saw hordes of indie, electronic and rock fans flood the Los Angeles State Historic Park for the 10th annual FYF Fest. Read more...
Photo: Psychedelic rock band MGMT, led by leadsinger Andrew VanWyngarden, was one of fifty-eight bands that performed in this year’s FYF Fest, that saw 20,000 music lovers crowd 4 stages of fusing genres of music.