Big Bang went out Sunday with, well, a bang. The five-member K-pop boy group closed off the two-night California leg of its world tour with a performance at the Honda Center in Anaheim. The tour marked the end of a three-year wait for international fans scattered across the world to see the group live, especially […]
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Q&A: Tabla virtuoso, composer Zakir Hussain on blending musical genres
In 1970, Zakir Hussain took the Royce Hall stage for the first time, and has since performed hundreds of shows across the world. Hussain is a Grammy Award-winning tabla player and composer best known for his influence on world music and fusion between Indian and Western styles. Hussain will return to Royce Hall Tuesday with […]
Roaring ’90s: Janet Jackson remains as an “Unbreakable” diva in her new album
The world of mainstream music is constantly transforming as new artists, styles and trends are embraced with each passing year. In spite of these changes, some musicians have maintained their popularity across decades, reinventing their sounds and careers. Each week, A&E columnist Emily McCormick will discuss the evolution of ’90s artists who have carried the […]
Reels, Notes and Takes: Week 1
There’s no better place to keep a finger on the pulse of arts and entertainment happenings than Los Angeles. The A&E world is alive – it’s always buzzing, sometimes ready to implode with a hint of a surprise album or a celebrity’s controversial statement. Each week, the Daily Bruin A&E editors will discuss their views […]
Concert Review: Imagine Dragons shares songs, stories with fans at Hollywood Palladium
The city never sleeps at night – at least not when Imagine Dragons is on stage. The indie rock band began its concert Monday night with the lyrics “It’s time to begin” at Hollywood Palladium, a venue seemingly suited for a golden wedding. The floor was filled with screaming fans and flaring lights for a […]
Q&A: Clean Bandit cellist remarks on fusing music, winning a Grammy
Clean Bandit has traveled a thousand miles from comfort and over land and sea, but cellist Grace Chatto said there’s no place she’d rather be than on the stage, playing with her bandmates for the fans. The British dance music group, formed by University of Cambridge students with shared interests of classical and electronic music, […]
Roaring ’90s: Trent Reznor continues to bring industrial rock to the mainstream
The world of mainstream music is constantly transforming as new artists, styles and trends are embraced with each passing year. In spite of these changes, some musicians have maintained their popularity across decades, reinventing their sounds and careers. Each week, A&E columnist Emily McCormick will discuss the evolution of ’90s artists who have carried the […]