Arts
April 20, 2026 10:38 p.m.
A crowd with their flashlights on is pictured, with Dedo Vabo’s art piece “Network Operations” in the background. Day three of Coachella brought energetic sets to the Empire Polo Club. (Courtesy of Coachella and Gabriella Hughes)
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
Arts
April 19, 2026 9:18 p.m.Music fans will “drop dead” at the special guests from Saturday’s performances at Coachella.
The Indio music festival returned for day two with its iconic sweltering heat and star-studded lineup.
By Vishnu Potharaju and Ana Camila Burquez
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April 16, 2026 2:52 p.m.Sara Porkalob’s ‘Dragon Mama’ compels audiences, falls short of predecessor
This post was updated April 16 at 8:55 p.m.
The next generation in the “Dragon Cycle” is lighting up the stage.
Sara Porkalob’s solo show “Dragon Mama” – directed by Andrew Russell – is the second in a matrilineal trilogy based on the star’s family following “Dragon Lady” and preceding the in-development “Dragon Baby.” “Dragon Mama” made its Los Angeles premiere March 4 and will play at the Geffen Playhouse through April 26.
By Eleanor Meyers and Reid Sperisen
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April 14, 2026 2:42 p.m.UCLA’s Shanti Wimmer reflects on freedom, vulnerability in latest single ‘Ethan’
This post was updated April 14 at 9:02 p.m.
Shanti Wimmer crafts confessional, carefree pop that feels like a diary entry and a dance break.
“Fun” was how Wimmer, a third-year theater student, described her latest single “Ethan.” Released Feb.
By Presley Liu
Arts
April 12, 2026 8:00 p.m.Concert preview: Spring brings flourish of must-see live performances, bloom of fresh sounds
Spring is back and so are bright performances.
With a variety of genres, this quarter’s live scene has been taken over by experienced acts. Making their way back to the stage, these iconic artists are sure to capture their crowds from the first note.
By Reid Sperisen, Abby Shewmaker, Amelia Chief, Paige Kun, and Victoria Munck
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April 8, 2026 7:39 p.m.Album preview: Genre-crossing albums bridge emotions, creativity
This post was updated April 12 at 7:43 p.m.
The sun is coming out again and is bringing long-awaited releases.
Music icons are blooming this spring with exciting new projects.
By Eleanor Meyers, Victoria Munck, Kiara Mack, Abby Shewmaker, and Julia Kinion
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April 5, 2026 5:07 p.m.First-year student Nori Kai releases second studio album ‘Wish You Had’
This post was updated April 5 at 8:05 p.m.
Nori Kai’s work ethic is as nonstop as her flow.
The first-year music industry student from Albuquerque, New Mexico, released her second studio album, “Wish You Had,” in January – just seven months after her debut record, “Wistful Thinking,” in May of 2025.
By Parsa Arshi
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March 31, 2026 10:40 p.m.Album review: Robyn’s ‘Sexistential’ gives listeners ‘Dopamine’ despite 29-minute runtime
Robyn is finally back and injecting fresh dopamine into listeners’ ears right on cue.
The 46-year-old Swedish pop artist’s ninth LP “Sexistential” was released March 27.
By Reid Sperisen
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