Q&A: Oliver Lee of Snakehips discusses upcoming performance at UCLA

Snakehips, an electronic music duo from London, will play at UCLA Wednesday as part of the Undergraduate Students Association Council Campus Events Commission’s free concert series. Formed in 2012, the duo enjoyed a breakout year in 2014 – playing around many venues around the United States – before returning to the West Coast in 2015, […]

Second Take: Smaller bands at Coachella showcase diverse music scenes

It seems like this year’s Coachella headlines have been dominated by Madonna-gate, Justin Bieber’s inability to get into the VIP area and Tyler, the Creator calling out Kendall Jenner. There were still, however, plenty of “wow” moments related to the music. Weekend 2 begins Friday. Looking past the celebrity sightings, the guest appearances and the […]

Q&A: UCLA professor Gary Gray on his music, upcoming Oscars performance

Behind the glitz and glamour of the Academy Awards goes meticulous preparation, vital in ensuring the ceremony runs smoothly. Part of the evening’s flow is attributed to the Oscars’ music ensemble, with recorded live versions of movie soundtracks playing as background music during the nominations. UCLA professor and clarinetist Gary Gray and lecturer and flutist […]

Album Review: ‘Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper’

Musician Noah Lennox, also known as Panda Bear, has always been a little weird. Much of this weirdness stems from his association with Animal Collective, one of the most experimental bands of the last decade. It comes as no surprise then, that the offbeat, psychedelic pop synonymous with Animal Collective features heavily in Panda Bear’s […]

Coachella’s 2015 lineup features eclectic selection of musicians

The wait is over. The speculation has subsided and the dust has settled on 2015’s Coachella lineup. Thankfully, Bono and the U2 crew will not be playing at the Empire Polo Fields in April, and instead, AC/DC, Jack White and Drake are set to headline Coachella this year. The headliners seem to fit the Coachella […]

Across the Pond: Rustie’s ‘Green Language’ speaks to trap fans

There’s something about the British Isles that consistently produces musical greatness; it is inherent to the country, its people and its culture. Popular culture has been defined by bands and artists from the UK; they have consistently created new genres and musical subcultures – from the Beatles’ psychedelic rock in the ’60s all the way […]

Across the Pond: The Smiths’ Johnny Marr furthers legendary career through solo tour

There’s something about the British Isles that consistently produces musical greatness; it is inherent to the country, its people and its culture. Popular culture has been defined by bands and artists from the UK; they have consistently created new genres and musical subcultures – from the Beatles’ psychedelic rock in the ’60s all the way […]