McCormick was the 2017-2018 Digital Managing Editor for the Daily Bruin. She was previously an assistant editor of the A&amp;E section, overseeing the Music | Arts beat.

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British band Blur has adapted with the times, changing its style from grunge rock to now include Chinese and Korean sounds. &quot;The Magic Whip&quot; is the band&#039;s latest album and was recorded in just five days. (Courtesy of Linda Brownlee)

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Roaring &#8217;90s: Britpop icon Blur solidifies place as international rock stars

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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.

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Roaring ’90s: Britpop icon Blur solidifies place as international rock stars

By Emily McCormick

Oct. 19, 2015 12:16 a.m.