Gardens & Villa left behind the gardens and the villas of its sunny Southern California home to record in a wintery, snow-filledMichigan town, where it found inspiration for its new album, “Dunes.” The band’s sophomore release, “Dunes” was inspired by the snowy sand dunes in Benton Harbor, Mich. The change in environment – the first […]
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Album Review: ‘Restoring Force’
Punk is dead, but apparently, nu-metal is not. “The Flood” drowned the old, repetitive sound of Of Mice and Men and brought them back to life in their new album, “Restoring Force.” “Restoring Force” is the metalcore band’s third full-length album, which the band recorded and released after their original vocalist, Shayley Bourget, left the […]
UCLA students interpret “Recess” in Broad Art Center exhibit
Upon entering New Wight Gallery, a transparent sheet filled with multitudes of identical doll heads wearing different colored hats stands out. However, under closer inspection, one realizes the hats are actually condoms. In contrast to the innocence associated with recess, “P.O.P.”, a piece by fourth-year Design | Media Arts student Jed Bass, combines a child’s […]
UCLA Philharmonia’s debut album honors late composer Eric Zeisl
After years of performing, the UCLA Philharmonia released its debut album, “Eric Zeisl.” Less than a year ago, the UCLA Philharmonia was performing and recording Eric Zeisl’s “Concerto Grosso for Cello and Orchestra” onstage at Royce Hall. After many renowned performances, the UCLA Philharmonia, led by musical director and conductor Neal Stulberg and cellist Antonio […]