Spring is the time for rejuvenation and growth – for both the earth and the music industry. As Bruins spend their time languidly basking in the sun, fresh-faced artists are waiting for a spot on their spring playlists.

This post was updated April 2 at 11:20 a.m. to reflect increased transparency regarding Raylene Factora’s previous involvement with the Daily Bruin.
Two undergraduate students are shining a colorful light on diverse stories in their new podcast, “Iridescence.”
The podcast was started this year by third-year communication student Raylene Factora and third-year psychology student Jeremy Hsing.

Gabriel Bologna is making moves in the festival circuit with his film “Tango Shalom.”
Directed and produced by the former UCLA filmmaking professor, the film has garnered multiple awards including Best Jaipur Critics Film at the Jaipur International Film Festival as well as Best Comedy and Best Lead Actor at the Montreal Independent Film Festival.

“Citizen Detective” lives up to its name as audience members become the lead investigators in an unsolved murder case.
Launched by the Geffen Playhouse’s online Stayhouse Theater and running until Feb.

This post was updated Nov. 15 at 6:04 p.m.
The next move for Christopher Aguirre’s career as a choreographer is just the beginning.
The second-year dance and communication student was invited to choreograph for The Nexxt Move, a two-day dance intensive in several cities across the United States and in London.