Friday, December 19

Album review: Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS’ soars with snark, self-reflection and social critique

From daringly cheeky lyrics to vulnerable vocals, Olivia Rodrigo has proved she has guts. 20-year-old pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo’s newest album, “GUTS,” presents an ambivalent picture of sarcasm and sensitivity, a mix inherent to growing up. Read more...

Photo: Lying on a purple backdrop, Olivia Rodrigo bites her thumb and displays four rings spelling out the title “GUTS” on the cover of her newest album. Released Sept. 8, the singer-songwriter’s sophomore album includes the singles “vampire” and “bad idea right?” – a power ballad and retro-inspired pop anthem, respectively. (Courtesy of Geffen Records)


Q&A: Tessa Violet conveys her hopes for the in-person tour of her album ‘MY GOD!’

Tessa Violet is connecting with her fans when the curtain falls. Singer-songwriter Tessa Violet rose to fame for her pop anthems “Crush” and “BAD BITCH” and the viral TikTok trend “YES MOM.” Following the recent release of her latest studio album “MY GOD!,” Violet will take the stage in Los Angeles at The Fonda Theatre on Wednesday as a part of her North American tour. Read more...

Photo: Tessa Violet holds her hand up to her head while donning a bedazzled, neon pink mesh bodysuit. The “Crush” singer will perform at The Fonda Theatre this Wednesday for the tour of her latest album, “MY GOD!” (Courtesy of Sarah Pardini)


Concert review: Beyoncé showcases stunning skills at spectacular SoFi Stadium show

This post was updated Sept. 5 at 1:29 p.m. Beyoncé has claimed her rightful title as Mother of the House of Renaissance. On Friday, the Texas-born singer stopped at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium on her “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” following the 2022 release of her Grammy Award-winning album of the same name. Read more...

Photo: Dressed in a black gown and wide-brimmed hat, Beyoncé holds her microphone stand surrounded by fog. The queen of the “BeyHive” performed at SoFi Stadium on Friday for her “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” and will host two more shows at the venue on Saturday and her birthday. (Courtesy of Julian Dakdouk)


Q&A: Artist Regina Spektor discusses fiction writing, capturing the spirit of songs

Regina Spektor is piecing together musical vignettes, key by key. After the release of her 2022 alternative LP “Home, before and after,” the Russian American singer-songwriter is currently playing her way through her summer tour. Read more...

Photo: Amps and hardwood flooring line the space behind Regina Spektor as she leans toward the piano to pose. The Russian-American musician will perform at the Greek Theatre on Thursday as part of her summer tour. (Courtesy of Shervin Lainez)


Head in the Clouds 2023: Stellar performances thrill crowds despite summer heat

This post was updated Aug. 14 at 8:10 p.m.  Head in the Clouds has floated away. The music and arts festival, hosted by 88rising, drew to a close Sunday night at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Read more...

Photo: Dressed in a stringy, all black look, Head in the Clouds headliner NIKI stands and points upward on stage. The annual two-day music and arts festival came to a close Sunday night after a plethora of outdoor performances. (Megan Cai/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Head in the Clouds 2023 Q&A: Indonesian metal group Voice of Baceprot on facing backlash, overcoming obstacles

Voice of Baceprot is uninterested in sitting quietly. The Indonesian all-female, hijab-wearing metal band performed their debut set at Head in the Clouds Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon. Read more...

Photo: (Left to Right) Dressed in all black with amber accents, Voice of Baceprot’s Marsya, Sitti and Widi play their instruments on stage. The heavy-metal trio’s Head in the Clouds performance took place on Sunday afternoon. (Megan Cai/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Head in the Clouds 2023 Q&A: Artist Stephanie Poetri discusses career evolution

Stephanie Poetri’s next moves are written in the rock stars. The Indonesian singer-songwriter made her third appearance on the Head in the Clouds stage in Pasadena on Saturday afternoon. Read more...

Photo: Wearing a leather jacket and holding an electric guitar, Stephanie Poetri grips a microphone stand. The Indonesian singer-songwriter performed at Head in the Clouds on Saturday. (Megan Cai/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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