I’ve written about a couple of huge music festivals this quarter. More »
B-Sides: Streaming options, popular artists reverse tide of piracy
In 1999, Napster was born. And the music industry shuddered. More »
Against the Grain: Brendan Hornbostel: Black Flag, Iceage build on West Coast Punk
Beyond the blazing fast drums, aggressive guitars and piercing vocals that have made West Coast punk an against-the-grain entity is the adoption of an anti-authority, do-it-yourself attitude that embraces individuality. More »
Aalhad Patankar: Bond tribute at Oscars to honor an icon
He’s ski-jumped off entire mountains, been to the moon and swum into the depths of a frozen lake in a three-piece suit. He’s broken as many hearts as he has bones, all in the name of his country. No he’s not the Dos Equis guy, he’s Bond. James Bond. More »
Against the Grain: Sublime, Wax emit California aura in music
There are few places in America where the sun shines brighter than Los Angeles, especially in music. Artists blend the carefree atmosphere of genres like reggae and ska, bringing a relaxing charm to the city’s music. More »
B-Sides: Blending music and art opens up new sides to each medium
On Feb. 5, Spin Magazine reported that Eluvium (aka Matthew Cooper), a giant in the world of ambient electronic and instrumental music, will release a new double album titled “Nightmare Ending” on May 14. More »
Against the Grain: Bobby McFerrin, Pentatonix redefined use of vocals
The human voice is an extremely versatile instrument. It can bend, run and stretch over as many as four octaves. While singing has generally been accompanied by instruments such as the piano and the guitar, some artists have thrown aside… More »
-
Most Popular
- Body found near Boelter Hall, officials investigating posted on May 21, 2013
- Body found near Boelter Hall identified as UCLA library employee posted on May 22, 2013
- The Westwood Brewing Company will close down after almost 20 years in the Village posted on May 13, 2013
- Q&A: Rapper Macklemore talks thrifting, hip-hop and politics posted on January 18, 2013
Featured classifieds
Westwood Village. 1 bedrooms ($1550-$1650) 547 Landfair, 10990 Strathmore. September move-in. Year lease. No pets. 310-395-8643 • Apartments for Rent
WESTWOOD VILLAGE: MIDVALE, NORTH OF LEVERING. Large, Bright, Excellent views, gardens. Large kitchen, separate dining-room. Private entrance. 310-839-6294. • Apartments for Rent
WLA 1-BEDROOM $1300. Walk to market/bus, quiet building, 5min to UCLA. 1242 Barry. No pets. 1 year lease. July31st. 310-395-8643. • Apartments for Rent
1 BLOCK TO CAMPUS LARGE HOUSE FOR RENT. 3bdrm/2bth. Large front/backyard. A lot of parking available. Please call 310-696-9285. • House for Rent
843 4TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA 90403 1+1. Amenities: Central A/C, Pool, Intercom Entry, On-Site Laundry, Four Blocks from Beach. Manager: 310-394-7132 • Apartments for Rent
218 S. TOWER DR., Beverly Hills, CA 90211. 1+1. Amenities: Intercom Entry, Elevator, Onsite Laundry, Beverly Hills School District. Manager: 310-531-3991 • Apartments for Rent
Poll
Long Story Short
Our live show, Long Story Short, streams live online Mondays at 6 p.m. on UCLARadio.com.
Subscribe on iTunes