“The Beast” ““ the centerpiece of Marling’s gorgeous third album, “A Creature I Don’t Know” ““ finds the singer grappling with a monster and perfectly represents the new direction of Marling’s music.
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Soundbite: "Never Trust a Happy Song"
Sweet tea is the perfect beverage for the end of summer. It has the slightly acidic bite of the iced tea, as well as a kick of sweetness from what must surely be an unhealthy amount of sugar.
'Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy' tour will feature composer Nobuo Uematsu, game creator Hironobu Sakaguchi at Royce Hall
About a year ago, UCLA alumna and Chorale member Deborah Shieh met Final Fantasy music composer, Nobuo Uematsu, a person she has admired for most of her musical career and gaming experience.
Concert review: Purity Ring
With just a handful of tracks, Purity Ring mesmerized the audience members, many of whom wasted no time lighting up and rolling into a collective groove.
Concert review: Smith Westerns
For 40 short minutes, the Chicago natives charmed a crowd of dusty, sweaty Angelenos with gleaming pop numbers that recalled ’70s glam rock and Beach Boys-style melodies.
Soundbite: "In the Grace of Your Love"
For the first time in five years, seasoned dance-punk veterans The Rapture have returned to the musical sphere with a new album and an evolved sound.
The Head and the Heart's drummer Tyler Williams discusses the 'insane' past year and the band's group dynamic
The Head and the Heart drummer Tyler Williams spoke with Daily Bruin’s Madeleine Flynn about the festival, the band’s successful year and the group’s democratic songwriting process.