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Oct. 12, 2026 6:34 p.m.
Empire of the Sun performs at the Hollywood Bowl in 2015. The Australian synth-pop band returned to the Los Angeles venue and delivered a 90-minute set Thursday, featuring songs such as “Changes” and “Alive.” (Daily Bruin file photo)
Empire of the Sun’s vibrant visuals and sonic soundscapes came bursting out of the Hollywood Bowl, unearthing the band’s vision of the afterlife for the audience.
By Kai Echeverria
Arts
Oct. 6, 2026 12:35 p.m.This post was updated Oct. 6 at 8:51 p.m.
The UCLA Nimoy Theater harvested a new soundscape in Westwood.
With an almost-full house, the 299-seat venue, described as a “reimagining of the historic Crest Theatre,” hosted award-winning composer Yvette Janine Jackson with her Radio Opera Workshop on Friday.
By Ana Camila Burquez
Arts
Sept. 25, 2026 5:10 p.m.Album Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Encore’ is a personal, catchy add to ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
This post was updated Sept. 27 at 8:17 p.m.
A showgirl never leaves the stage without an encore.
Taylor Swift released “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” the deluxe edition of her 2025 album “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Friday, featuring four new tracks.
By Ammar Rashid
Arts
Sept. 23, 2026 10:56 p.m.SCA hosts Royce Welcome Concert to kick off school year, features student musicians
This post was updated Sept. 27 at 8:11 p.m.
Heart-filling ballads enchanted Royce Hall Terrace on Tuesday.
The Student Committee for the Arts at UCLA hosted the Royce Welcome Concert to kick off the school year and welcome newly admitted students.
By Chenrui Zhang
Arts
Sept. 22, 2026 1:40 a.m.2016 called: Bruin Bash 2026 answered with Swae Lee, Kid Ink and KYLE
This post was updated Sept. 23 at 8:13 p.m.
Bruin Bash brought throwback tracks to the Los Angeles Tennis Center on Monday night.
Days before the start of fall quarter, students packed LATC for the sold-out annual concert, which featured headliner Swae Lee, openers Kid Ink and KYLE, along with DJ Nebula Star.
By Alexis Coffee
Arts
Sept. 19, 2026 1:10 p.m.Swae Lee to headline 2010s-inspired Bruin Bash 2026 lineup alongside Kid Ink, KYLE
This post was updated Sept. 19 at 3:38 p.m.
Bruin Bash 2026 is set to send attendees back to 2016.
With vibrant star-covered posts, the UCLA Campus Events Commission and Cultural Affairs Commission announced Swae Lee as the headliner for this year’s highly anticipated Bruin Bash.
By Alexis Coffee and Presley Liu
Arts
Sept. 19, 2026 12:40 p.m.Album review: Love is the ‘Angel’ on Lizzy McAlpine’s shoulder, supporting her latest record
This post was updated Sept. 23 at 8:41 p.m.
Lizzy McAlpine officially earns her angel wings on her fourth album.
Returning to music after a stint on Broadway and a brief foray into acting, the Philadelphia-born singer-songwriter released “Angel,” her fourth studio album, on Friday.
By Kiara Mack
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