Beep is a band so open-minded and fluid that even the members are unable to put a finger on what type of music they play. “We play experimental jazz of sorts,” said Sam Ospovat, the band’s drummer. “We are an improvised electronic trio that doesn’t really play any sort of genre anymore.” JazzPOP, an annual […]
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A&E’s Guide to Westwood
Going to school at UCLA means being exposed to all the arts and entertainment that Westwood has to offer. From its movie theaters and playhouses to its large concert halls and coffee shops, Westwood boasts a heavy influence on culture in Los Angeles. Whether you’re returning or an incoming student, Daily Bruin A&E; is here […]
UCLA alum’s film score for ‘America’ seeks to evoke emotion
Bryan E. Miller spent the summers of his childhood building houses in 100-degree weather with his father in Albuquerque, New Mexico. With an itch to escape the blistering heat, the UCLA alumnus said he dreamed of working elsewhere, particularly in an environment where he could express his passion for music. Now working in his own […]
Second Take: ‘Begin Again’ soundtrack showcases talent, raw emotion
“Begin Again” opens with Gretta, played by Keira Knightley, in a dark pub forced by a friend to get on stage and sing “A Step You Can’t Take Back,” a thoroughly melancholy song, an ode to being alone. Throughout the movie, the music continued to surprise me with how high quality it was. I was […]
Concert Review: OK Go
Famous for its imaginative music videos involving treadmills and wallpaper, alternative band OK Go performed at the Echo for the first time Wednesday night. In the quirky nightclub sandwiched between natural foods cafes and wacky art galleries in the heart of Echo Park, the four band members entered the stage in a burst of sound […]
Festival seeks to expand accessibility of classical music on campus
Henry J. Bruman, a UCLA professor emeritus of geography, believed that, in a single hour at lunchtime, musicians can transport listeners to a different place, calming them and allowing them to take a break in their busy days. In 1988, Bruman realized this vision by bringing high-caliber music to UCLA in the form of a […]
Album Review: ‘World Peace Is None of Your Business’
There are two things that Morrissey, the legendary “Pope of Mope,” never fails to do: stir controversy and put out good music. As with all of his other work, Morrissey continues to pursue a personal brand of individuality that only he can market. He deviates from the typical verse-chorus song format and boldly shares views […]