This post was updated June 25 at 4:36 p.m. Upcoming albums aim to be the soundtrack of the summer as the world emerges from pandemic restrictions. Read more...
Photo: (Illustration by Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)
Music
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June 6, 6:57 pm
George McHenry experiments with diverse range of music in eclectic portfolio
George McHenry isn’t missing a beat. Despite the pandemic restrictions placed on music-driven social spaces, the fourth-year ethnomusicology student has continued making songs in his apartment to put together a portfolio that showcases his musical versatility. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year ethnomusicology student George McHenry is forming his music portfolio, combining genres such as EDM with global influences. (Vinukh Kalansuriya/Daily Bruin)
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June 6, 6:57 pm
UCLA music students gain traction virtually through TikTok musical covers
Alex Barsom and Finn Sagal are jazzing up the TikTok scene with their musical covers. Third-year music composition student Barsom and third-year vocal performance student Sagal began their joint TikTok account in November, where their covers of various songs have since amassed more than one million likes. Read more...
Photo: Third-year music composition student Alex Barsom (left) and third-year vocal performance student Finn Sagal (right) began their joint TikTok account in November. Since then, they have amassed more than one million likes for their musical covers. (Elise Tsai/Daily Bruin)
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June 3, 3:41 pm
Q&A: Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner discusses release of new album, memoir
For Japanese Breakfast, the summer of 2021 will “Be Sweet.” Japanese Breakfast – Michelle Zauner’s Tumblr-inspired stage moniker – has made a name for herself in more ways than one. Read more...
Photo: Michelle Zauner, also known as Japanese Breakfast, will be releasing her third album “Jubilee” on Friday following the publication of her memoir “Crying in H Mart” in April. (Courtesy of Peter Ash Lee)
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May 28, 4:34 pm
JazzReggae Fest switches to virtual platform, spreads performances over two days
This year’s JazzReggae Fest is branching out virtually while remaining faithful to its roots. After suspending the festival last year, UCLA’s annual JazzReggae Fest returns with a two-part Zoom show taking place Sunday and Monday. Read more...
Photo: (Isabella Lee/Daily Bruin)
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May 28, 4:16 pm
Celebration Spectrum brings dynamic DJ sets, art installations to Grand Park
An uplifting art and music installation is finding something to celebrate after a year of isolation. Curated by Tanya Aguiñiga and Mark “Frosty” McNeill, Celebration Spectrum intends to bring people together following such a challenging year. Read more...
Photo: Grand Park’s Celebration Spectrum hopes to bring visitors closer together through outdoor installation art and music. (Courtesy of Maurice de la Falaise, Grand Park)
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May 22, 8:32 am
Spring Sing 2021 reflects UCLA students’ struggles, hope for the future
Despite the year of distance, Spring Sing’s heartfelt performances brought students closer together. Performed live Friday night, the Student Alumni Association’s annual show featured prerecorded video performances, including music, dance and comedy sketches. Read more...
Photo: Virtual once again, Spring Sing 2021 went live Friday night with a varitey of prerecorded music, dance and comedy performances. Executive director and fourth-year Arabic language and culture and dance student Bella Stenvall said it has never been more important to highlight diverse voices in the Bruin family. (Ariana Fadel/Daily Bruin)