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August 26, 11:45 am

Bruins behind the stages network through Music Industry Students Association

UCLA is becoming the music industry’s new home, thanks to a new student organization. The Music Industry Students Association is dedicated to helping students navigate the broad scope of the music industry, said lead director Trinity Drummond, a rising fourth-year music history and industry student. Read more...

Photo: Members of UCLA’s Music Industry Students Association face the camera and smile while on a visit to Warner Records. Lead director Trinity Drummond said the club holds a variety of activities and events throughout the year to help students engage with different aspects of the music industry, including field trips to major companies such as Warner Music Group. (Courtesy of Bridget Rossi)

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August 23, 8:29 pm

UCLA alumnus Danish Renzu uplifts Kashmiri narratives through record label

For Danish Renzu, music is about changing the narrative surrounding his home. The South Asian region of Kashmir has been embroiled in territorial disputes between India and Pakistan for nearly 80 years. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumnus Danish Renzu smiles while leaning against a red wall. Renzu said he founded Renzu Music, a record label focused on highlighting Kashmiri artists, in 2023. (Courtesy of Abhimanyu Singh, Danish Renzu and Renzu Music)

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August 23, 8:29 pm

Album review: Sabrina Carpenter’s album lives up to name with ‘Short n’ Sweet’ track list

This post was updated Aug. 25 at 5:00 p.m. With fun lyrics and flowy instrumentals, Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” surpasses its shortcomings. The American singer and actress released her sixth studio album, “Short n’ Sweet,” Friday, following her two hit singles “Espresso” and “Please Please Please.” The 12-track album stays true to its name, lasting only 36 minutes, but with its punchy lyrics and new country-tinged sound, the album was created to be remembered. Read more...

Photo: Sabrina Carpenter looks over her shoulder against a blue background on the cover of her sixth studio album, “Short n’ Sweet.” The 12-track LP was released Aug. 23 and features the hit singles “Espresso” and “Please Please Please.” (Courtesy of Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)

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August 17, 3:38 pm

Concert review: Pushing boundaries of live music, St. Vincent elegantly performs stunning set

St. Vincent gave LA a “Los Ageless” night to remember at the Greek Theatre. The Grammy-winning artist’s “All Born Screaming Tour” ignited in Los Angeles on a balmy evening Friday. Read more...

Photo: St. Vincent points out to the crowd during a performance on Aug. 16 at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre. The indie rock and pop artist’s setlist primarily featured songs from her album “All Born Screaming,” released earlier this year. (Courtesy of Natalie Somekh)

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August 17, 3:16 pm

Concert review: Olivia Rodrigo illuminates Kia Forum with colorfully emotive hometown performance

This post was updated Aug. 18 at 9:05 p.m. Olivia Rodrigo’s got class, integrity and arena-commanding energy. The Grammy-winning pop sensation lit up Inglewood’s Kia Forum on Friday night for the third of four sold-out shows at the iconic Los Angeles venue. Read more...

Photo: Wearing a glittery red bodysuit and holding a angular purple electric guitar, Olivia Rodrigo performs onstage for the kick off of the “GUTS world tour” at Acrisure Arena on Feb. 23, 2024 in Palm Springs, California. Rodrigo performed the third of four shows at Inglewood’s Kia Forum on Aug. 16 prior to taking the tour to the newly opened Intuit Dome for two more dates next week. (Courtesy of Christopher Polk, Maya Sarin, Hillary Siskind and Live Nation Entertainment)

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August 16, 4:30 pm

Album review: Post Malone’s ‘F-1 Trillion’ boasts elite collaborations yet subpar storytelling

Post Malone has wrangled himself a solid country album but not a great one. The 10-time Grammy nominee and genre-blending singer-songwriter released his sixth studio album, the country record “F-1 Trillion,” on Friday. Read more...

Photo: A light blue pickup truck is suspended in midair and perpendicular to the ground, resting its front bumper on a shallow pan of water on the cover of Post Malone’s sixth studio album “F-1 Trillion.” The 18-track LP is Malone’s first full-length country project and features collaborations with 14 country musicians, including Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Dolly Parton and Luke Combs. (Courtesy of Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)


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