UCLA alum bands together with Steven Tyler, Julian Lennon

Sitting in his bedroom at 11 years old, watching the music video for Aerosmith’s “Dream On,” the idea of being part of such a band was a faraway dream for Jon MacLennan. But, 16 years later, that same young guitarist has gotten more than he asked for, not only playing with the iconic Steven Tyler, […]

Mix Master: Bruin hip-hop artist began rapping, producing own beats from a young age

A nine-to-five day of school and work followed by producing songs in a dorm closet is just another typical day for UCLA student, rapper and producer Maurice Wheatley. Wheatley, a first-year business economics student, is better known by his stage name Ace Mack, and has been writing, rapping and producing his own beats since the […]

Tyler, The Creator seeks transition, maturity in “Wolf”

Tyler has Creator-ed his own style. Although his sophomore album “Wolf” and previous work “Goblin” were both released under a major record label, Tyler has mastered the modern day technique of independent publicity. Only expanding upon the social networking and public image practices that made 2009 mixtape “Bastard” a recognized hip-hop recording, he has risen […]

Album Review: ‘Pioneer’ by The Band Perry

The original version of this article contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. Peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2010, the quadruple platinum single “If I Die Young” skyrocketed The Band Perry to fame. Two and a half years after […]

Music Preview: New albums set to spring up charts

As the seasons change, leaving the chilly winter behind, spring can offer a rebirth in many ways – this year, it seems the rebirth comes especially in the form of fantastic music. With a plethora of new songs set to fill playlists and musicians long out of the spotlight preparing for a grand return, listeners […]