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 […]
Author Archives: Ishan Rampuria
Across the Pond: Glastonbury headliner Kasabian earned success with steady improvement
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 […]
JazzReggae Festival’s Jam Day filled with positivity, camaraderie
The 28th Annual JazzReggae Festival at UCLA celebrated culture and diversity in Los Angeles, featuring a plethora of craft, cuisine and visual artists complementing the festival’s musical performances. Sunday’s Jam Day brought with it high energy and a sense of camaraderie between the musicians and the festival-goers.
Spring Sing Profile: Courtney Randall and Beat Rhino
Courtney Randall dreamed about singing at Spring Sing before she’d even been accepted to UCLA. In 2011, her dream came true. Randall, a first-year at the time, took home the award for best overall entry and the honor of best solo artist the following year. Her 2014 performance will bring together two styles of music […]
Album Review: ‘Nikki Nack’
The first things you notice are the drums. Frantic, syncopated and groovy, the drums on “Nikki Nack”‘s first single, “Water Fountain,” have one intention, and one intention only: to make you dance. This isn’t a normal dance, however. This is a song that invites listeners to dance offbeat, to embrace their weird sides and to appreciate their […]
The Ten Thousand to showcase re-imagined sound at Low End Theory
Every Wednesday at The Airliner in Lincoln Heights, beatmakers of the experimental electronic and hip-hop scenes in Los Angeles gather together for Low End Theory, performing for loyal fans at the price of $10 per guest. The weekly club night has launched the careers of prominent electronic artists such as The Glitch Mob, Flying Lotus […]
Coachella strays from indie roots, moves toward electronic music
The sun set on the Empire Polo Club in Indio around 7 p.m. last Sunday. Almost on cue, Jeff Mangum, lead singer of Neutral Milk Hotel, began singing: “What a beautiful face/ I have found in this place/ That is circling all round the sun,” from the song “In the Aeroplane Over the Sea.” I’d […]