Tuesday, December 1, 1998 ‘Girl’ strains to see fame’s failings THEATER: Exploration of illusionary dream stalls in mediocre production By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Staff Crowded clothing stores line Melrose Avenue, displaying the multitudes of low-cut party dresses and assorted accouterments. The Zephyr Theater rests snug between the stores in the street, as small as […]
Category Archives: Arts
On subject of music criticism, father believes he knows best
Tuesday, December 1, 1998 On subject of music criticism, father believes he knows best COLUMN: Dad promotes interest in talents of Ice Cube, Marilyn Manson This Thanksgiving break my father gave me a lot to be grateful for. Actually, besides turkey and yams I was forced to digest a whole lot of old-timer goodies from […]
Outkast keeps crowd on its feet
Tuesday, December 1, 1998 Outkast keeps crowd on its feet MUSIC: Hip-hop sounds from album, ‘Aquemini,’ captivate House of Blues By Tenoch Flores Daily Bruin Contributor Los Angeles got a little taste of southern hospitality Wednesday night. Outkast came to town to perform back-to-back sold out shows at the House of Blues. Riding the success […]
Hoovering near success
Monday, November 30, 1998 Hoovering near success Import band Hooverphonic impresses audiences with their new lead-singer while string instruments give their sophomore album a timeless quality By Trinh Bui Daily Bruin Senior Staff Don’t call them trip-hop, don’t call them electronica, just call them good. Flemish import Hooverphonic played an inspired show Nov. 17 at […]
Novel explores new counterculture
Monday, November 30, 1998 Novel explores new counterculture BOOK: Author examines drug use, cult practices of ’90s social movement By Howard Ho Daily Bruin Contributor Everyone knows that the counterculture in the 1960s was nothing more than a harmless rebellion against the status quo of the rigid, repressive conservatism of the 1950s. Protesters thought they […]
Sound Bites
Monday, November 30, 1998 Sound Bites Pete Rock, "Soul Survivor" It’s hard to believe that at one time Peter Philips (a.k.a. Pete Rock) competed with DJ Premier for the title of hip-hop’s best producer. It was the early ’90s, and he was known for having a distinctive style which usually included jazzy loops and horns […]
Versatile artist receives recognition for work
Monday, November 30, 1998 Versatile artist receives recognition for work ART: Retrospective of Wayne’s thought-provoking creations illustrates futuristic vision, effect on others By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Contributor For Los Angeles artist June Wayne, "The future is now." A futurist artist and founder of the world-renowned Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Wayne’s work now appears at the […]