This post was updated Oct. 10 at 9:12 p.m. Contemporary pop hits have sounded hollower without the regular inclusion of girl groups in the Western musical landscape. Read more...
Photo: (Sid Francis/Daily Bruin)
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October 4, 4:39 pm
Album review: Coldplay’s new release ‘Moon Music’ fails to live up to its rock legacy
This post was updated Oct. 8 at 8:36 p.m. Coldplay’s newest album aimed for the moon but fell far short of being out of this world. Read more...
Photo: A rainbow arc of light curves through space against a blue galactic background on the cover of Coldplay’s 10th studio album “Moon Music.” The British rock band’s latest project features 10 songs and was released Oct. 4. (Courtesy of Parlophone Records Limited and Coldplay)
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September 26, 4:26 pm
Concert review: Usher leads audiences through triumphant ‘Past Present Future’ celebration of R&B
This post was updated Sept. 29 at 9:08 p.m. Thirty years into his career, Usher proves that his impact will continue into R&B’s future. The singer-songwriter electrified his last of four sold-out shows at Inglewood’s Intuit Dome on Wednesday night. Read more...
Photo: Usher wears a red fur coat while performing at Inglewood’s Intuit Dome on Saturday. The R&B singer-songwriter played four shows at the venue, including a show Wednesday, as part of his ongoing “USHER: Past Present Future” tour. (Courtesy of Emma McIntyre for Getty Images and Live Nation Entertainment)
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September 23, 1:07 pm
Q&A: Tokyo Police Club guitarist Josh Hook on final tour, future projects
Tokyo Police Club is reflecting on the past two decades of music with one final tour. The band – consisting of Dave Monks, Graham Wright, Greg Alsop and Josh Hook – was formed in Ontario, Canada. Read more...
Photo: The four members of Tokyo Police Club stand together under a blue sky. The band will perform its final Los Angeles concerts Sept. 25 and 26 at The Regent Theater amid its ongoing farewell tour. (Courtesy of Calm Elliott-Armstrong, Brendan Bourke and The Syndicate)
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September 22, 2:07 pm
Rapper Doechii announced as Bruin Bash headliner, 310babii and thủy to open
Another beaming Bruin Bash is in the cards. This year’s annual back-to-school concert will be headlined by rapper and singer Doechii, as announced by event organizers UCLA Campus Events Commission and Cultural Affairs Commission on Sunday afternoon. Read more...
Photo: Doechii stares into the camera in front of a blue backdrop. The hit-making rapper and singer was announced as the 2024 Bruin Bash headliner. (Courtesy of Christopher Parsons)
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September 21, 4:27 pm
Music Video Roundup: As sun sets on summer, season’s best music videos still shine bright
Before the season changes to fall, it is time to look back on summer 2024. To accompany the releases of their songs – whether they be singles from new projects or hits from older bodies of work – several artists across various genres released entertaining music videos this summer. Read more...
Photo: (Kaylen Ho/Daily Bruin staff)
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September 20, 9:01 pm
High Note Foundation at UCLA bridges music, community throughout LA
For High Note Foundation, looking on the bright side through music is paramount. The club, which doubles as a service organization, was founded last year and now numbers about 40 members. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA’s student service organization High Note Foundation stand together and smile for a picture after a performance at The Watermark at Westwood Village, a senior living community. The performance was the first concert held by the club, which was founded last year. (Courtesy of Ann Ding)