Arts
Aug. 29, 2026 3:41 p.m.
Santigold performs at the 27th Annual JazzReggae Festival in 2013. The event was hosted at UCLA and also featured performances from artists such as Common. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Santigold has spent nearly two decades refusing to be boxed into a specific sound.
The genre-defying singer, songwriter and producer is set to take the Dandelion stage at Daisy Chain Fields on Saturday The artist’s 2008 debut “Santogold” established her as one of the era’s most restless musical shapeshifters, weaving together new wave, dancehall, punk and pop.
By Alexis Coffee
Arts
Aug. 26, 2026 3:35 p.m.Concert preview: Daisy Chain Fields promises colorful performances with all-women lineup
Daisy Chain Fields is set to bloom Saturday.
Founded by Olivia Rodrigo, the music festival will unite a lineup of women artists across genres and generations at Great Park in Irvine.
By Lucine Ekizian, Kiara Mack, Julia Kinion, and Cara Putterman
Arts
Aug. 21, 2026 5:03 p.m.Film review: Coming-of-age comedy ‘Nimrods’ nails nostalgia in road trip to Green Day glory
This post was updated Aug. 23 at 11:39 p.m.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
1,618 miles. That’s how far three high school boys drove in a yellow taxi cab to chase their punk rock dreams.
By Michaela Lyons
Arts
Aug. 19, 2026 2:34 p.m.UCLA alumnus Dina Dove serves ‘glitzy glam grunge’ with her music, videography
Most people use U-Haul trucks to move. A UCLA alumnus used one to film a music video, a testament to her do-it-yourself approach.
Dina Dove, who graduated from UCLA in 2022, said she was always keen to create music.
By Sara Green
Arts
Aug. 15, 2026 9:10 p.m.Album review: Phoebe Bridgers returns to Earth on ‘Lost Weekend,’ finds herself after 2-year break
This post was updated Aug. 23 at 11:31 p.m.
Phoebe Bridgers grows up and goes home on her latest album.
The Pasadena-born singer released her long-awaited third album, “Lost Weekend,” on Friday.
By Kiara Mack
Arts
Aug. 15, 2026 10:02 a.m.Moriah Contreras’ debut EP is a ‘diary entry’ shaped by friendship, Hannah Montana
Moriah Contreras is embracing the emotional journey toward adulthood.
The music industry alumnus graduated in June and will release her debut EP “Extra Ordinary” this year.
By Ana Camila Burquez
Arts
Aug. 13, 2026 8:42 p.m.Second Take: Outside Lands attendees don’t have to sacrifice fashion, individuality for warmth
There was an Empire of the Sun at Outside Lands – but not much sunlight.
On Sunday, Golden Gate Park cycled through classic San Francisco summer conditions: clouds, intermittent sunshine and temperatures lingering above 60 degrees before the evening chill settled in.
By Emily Berkowitz
Arts
Aug. 13, 2026 7:37 p.m.Concert review: RÜFÜS DU SOL creates an electric atmosphere at ‘Inhale / Exhale World Tour’
RÜFÜS DU SOL makes a convincing case: “Music is Better.”
The Australian alternative dance band kicked off its third Los Angeles show at Kia Forum on Tuesday night for its North America 2026 tour.
By Emily Berkowitz
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