The sexy has been slowly fading away over the past seven years. Nowadays, no one remembers what it looks like, or is sure where it might have gone. But with “The 20/20 Experience,” it’s back once more, and as clear to the eye as the dapper on Justin Timberlake’s black-and-white suit. If his last outing, […]
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Q&A: Australia’s electro-pop duo ‘The Presets’ talks about style, the touring life and musical maturation
Since its first studio album debut in 2005, electronic duo The Presets have emerged from Australia’s underground techno scene to become one of the nation’s popular dance music groups. Comprised of Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes, the group creates techno and dance beats familiar to fans of the club scene and also experiments with sound and mood […]
UCLA’s Balkan choir Superdevoiche to perform in Fowler Out Loud series
Superdevoiche simply began as a class in the ethnomusicology department but has attracted many more members in the past few years through its ability to connect multiple cultures. This evening, UCLA’s Balkan women’s choir Superdevoiche, comprised of students, alumni and community members, will accompany the “Resplendent Dress from Southeastern Europe: A History in Layers” exhibition […]
Concert pianist joins faculty
Inna Faliks has had a love for the piano since before she was 5 years old.
Album review: ‘The Next Day’ by David Bowie
When LCD Soundsystem frontman James Murphy sampled “Heroes” in 2010, the ecstasy of hearing David Bowie revamped for the 21st century couldn’t escape a question of nostalgia: Where did he go? It was mostly asked out of resignation; after a decade of nothing and three decades of nothing great, there was no reason to expect […]
Album Review: ‘Wondrous Bughouse’ by Youth Lagoon
A progressive addition to the bedroom-indie scene, Youth Lagoon’s 2011 debut, “A Year in Hibernation,” was a home-recorded album with strong, memorable melodies and striking images. Praised for clever arrangements and strong layering, it gained high regard and the sequel was greatly anticipated.
American Idol alum, musical duo ‘Us’ and dancer from Mos Wanted Crew perform at Hepatitis B Awareness Night
An American Idol alum, a musical duo that is married in real life and a world-renowned dancer all took the stage last night to raise money for MEMO’s first-ever Hepatitis B Awareness Night. Held at the Kerckhoff Grand Salon, the first-ever Hepatitis B Awareness Night hosted by Medical, Educational Missions and Outreach (MEMO) featured […]