Thursday, December 18


Q&A: Regents’ Professor Huib Schippers explores culture, society with music evolution

This post was updated Nov. 8 at 12:39 p.m. Professor Huib Schippers is traveling through the sonorities of time. On Monday, the UC Regents’ Professor of ethnomusicology will present the lecture “Sound Futures: Why Some Music Practices Thrive, Many Struggle, and Others Disappear.” Hosted by the Herb Alpert School of Music, the lecture will dive into the cultural patterns of music and its reception by societies and communities around the world and across time. Read more...

Photo: Huib Schippers looks forward in front of a blue background. The UC Regents’ Professor of musicology will present the lecture “Sound Futures: Why Some Music Practices Thrive, Many Struggle, and Others Disappear” on Monday. (Courtesy of Huib Schippers)



Winner Takes All: Finding ‘the 1’ best, most influential Taylor Swift album

Following the release of her 10th studio album “Midnights,” Taylor Swift announced Tuesday that she will embark on “The Eras Tour” in spring 2023, a live tour encompassing all 10 of her albums. Read more...

Photo: Surrounded by nine multicolored grids related to her past albums, Taylor Swift looks forward on the poster for the singer-songwriter’s most recent tour announced Tuesday. In this edition of “Winner Takes All,” the Arts editors discuss Swift’s most impactful works. (Courtesy of Republic Records)


Concert review: King Princess fights for her claim to the throne in Los Angeles show

This post was updated Oct. 30 at 8:12 p.m. King Princess reminded audiences who wears the crown. The artist headlined The Theatre at Ace Hotel on Thursday for “The Hold On Baby Tour,” pegged to her sophomore album of the same name. Read more...

Photo: Surrounded by purple and pink lighting, King Princess sings with her guitar in hand. The pop rock singer performed at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on Thursday. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)


Album review: Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ concept becomes lost in experimental synth haze

This post was updated Oct. 23 at 8:04 p.m. Maybe midnight isn’t actually the best time for Taylor Swift to be making music. After a surprise announcement of its release, the pop singer dropped her 10th studio album, “Midnights,” on Friday. Read more...

Photo: Taylor Swift holds a lighter on the cover of “Midnights.” The singer-songwriter’s 10th studio album released Friday. (Courtesy of Republic Records)


Concert review: Conan Gray’s upbeat, heartfelt performance leaves crowd joyous

Conan Gray was everyone’s favorite musical best friend last night. The alumnus performed at the Greek Theatre on Wednesday, touring for his sophomore album, “Superache.” With vocals identical to his recordings, Gray took the audience through a thrilling wave of emotions, even in songs about more somber subjects. Read more...

Photo: Dressed in an all-red ensemble, Conan Gray sings on his knees, looking up toward his microphone. The alumnus performed at the Greek Theatre Wednesday. (Anika Chakrabarti/Photo editor)



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