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May 8, 2026 2:47 p.m.
Foster The People performing on stage with orange lighting. The band’s frontman, Mark Foster is this year’s recipient for the George and Ira Gershwin Award, awarded annually at Spring Sing. (Daily Bruin file photo)
The Student Alumni Association announced Mark Foster as the recipient of the 2026 George and Ira Gershwin Award for Lifetime Musical Achievement.
The honor is awarded annually in anticipation of SAA’s Spring Sing, a campus-based music competition evaluated by celebrity judges.
By Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon
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May 8, 2026 12:00 p.m.Anique is prepared to take listeners on a trip to the valley and a tour of her heart.
Fourth-year sociology student Anique Wertheimer, who releases music mononymously as Anique, said she grew up in Los Angeles and attended Spring Sing each year with her family.
By Christopher Baker
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May 7, 2026 3:31 p.m.Spring Sing 2026: Lily Zager feels ready to perform a new, emotional piano ballad
Lily Zager is ready to debut her song at the piano for Spring Sing this year.
Since childhood, third-year music history and industry student Zager fell in love with music, at first in musical theater and then in the studio – producing and recording her own music – she said.
By Kai Echeverria
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May 7, 2026 11:47 a.m.Spring Sing 2026: Timmy Salamy looks to the horizon in his 1st performance
Timmy Salamy plans to strike a chord this upcoming Spring Sing.
The second-year business economics student will be performing his original, unreleased song, “Highway Horizons,” for his first Spring Sing show at Royce Hall on May 16.
By Brooke Reilly
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May 2, 2026 1:13 p.m.Album review: Kacey Musgraves lassos listeners back in with fresh lyrics on ‘Middle of Nowhere’
Kacey Musgraves is “Back On The Wagon” and serving up a fresh set of songs just as great as her past discography.
The eight-time Grammy winner released her sixth studio album, “Middle of Nowhere,” on Friday.
By Reid Sperisen
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April 28, 2026 1:06 p.m.Film review: ‘Michael’ delivers dazzling dances but poor, omissive writing
This post was updated April 28 at 9:21 p.m.
Editor’s note: This review contains mentions of physical and sexual abuse of children.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
“Michael” captures the glory of the King of Pop’s stage presence but fails dismally at meaningfully telling his story.
By Reid Sperisen
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April 26, 2026 1:18 p.m.Album review: Noah Kahan’s ‘The Great Divide’ explores roots and stardom lyrically, sonically
This post was updated April 26 at 8:31 p.m.
Noah Kahan has cemented himself as one of the greats.
The Grammy-nominated folk-pop artist delivered his highly anticipated fourth studio album, “The Great Divide,” on Friday.
By Victoria Munck
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April 23, 2026 3:31 p.m.Concert review: Maisie Peters’ ‘Before The Bloom Tour’ is imperfect but full of charisma
This post was updated April 23 at 7:53 p.m.
Maisie Peters might have performed before the bloom, but her artistry blossomed on stage.
The British singer-songwriter brought her “Before The Bloom Tour” to Hollywood’s Fonda Theatre on Wednesday night.
By Reid Sperisen
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April 20, 2026 10:38 p.m.Coachella 2026 review: Day 3’s artists amaze audiences through vocals, visuals, vibrance
This post was updated April 21 at 8:41 p.m.
Weekend two of Coachella is over, but the buzz is still holding on.
After two weekends’ worth of music, the Empire Polo Club hosted its last day of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival.
By Ana Camila Burquez and Vishnu Potharaju
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