Creative minds behind “Let There Be” show

To commemorate its 95th birthday, UCLA contracted Mirada to engineer a light show on the surface of Royce Hall. Donors and students watched the elaborate production, which was centered around the theme of light. The light show chronicles the university’s rich history of achievements. Mirada founder and UCLA alumnus Javier Jimenez calls the project an […]

Songs & Stories: The AM

Members of the AM discuss their lyric-writing process and inspiration behind their original song “Tell Me.” When describing the song, lead singer and second-year English student Bryan Welch explains that the lyrics mainly focus on desire and attraction. “You can imagine it, it’s so visceral,” Welch said in reference to the song. “But you need […]

Songs & Stories: The Primaries

As The Primaries’ original song transitions into the B section, lead vocalist and third-year communication studies and ethnomusicology student Ryan Yoo sings about the highs and lows of relationships. “When I write lyrics, it’s not really solidified until the very last moment. I like to keep all my possibilities open,” he said. Learn more about […]