Thornton Edge showcases contemporary music
The group's first concert of the year was directed by professor Donald Crockett.
Lil Uzi Vert’s “Luv is Rage 2” finds light at the end of the tunnel
I’m not here to trick nobody, it is what it is.” Immediately before the release of his debut studio album, Luv Is Rage 2, Lil Uzi Vert sat down with Zane Lowe on Beats 1 Radio to reflect on making money, crushing on Marilyn Manson and the messy, beautiful journey of how an average […]
Mura Masa delivers thrilling performance
In a night of dancing and fans bumping to every single beat, Mura Masa impressed L.A. fans yet again Friday with an absolutely brilliant performance. Headlining the show at The Wiltern with opener Joey Purp, Alex Crossan, better known as Mura Masa, knew exactly how to put on a night of entertainment. The sold-out show […]
Pop duo HOTT MT exudes ethereality in sophomore album
If you haven’t yet heard of Los Angeles-based cosmic psych-pop duo HOTT MT, give them a listen. HOTT MT was formed in 2012, consisting of singer-bassist Ashi Dala and singer-guitarist Nick “Spooki” Tavi. HOTT MT is an acronym for Hour Of The Time Majesty Twelve, named after a radio show by conspiracy theorist and UFO […]
USC Thornton Concert Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to jazz history
The free concert provided musicians with a platform to showcase their jazz skills.
Life Is Beautiful 2017 lights up Las Vegas
The fifth annual music and arts festival transformed downtown Las Vegas and hosted over 120,000 people.
Macklemore’s “Gemini” contains both high and low points
Eric Nally’s screaming voice is bound to catch people off guard when they begin listening to Macklemore’s new solo album Gemini, which was released last Friday. Nally’s chorus for the first song “Ain’t Gonna Die Tonight” invokes strong power, which he and the background choir infuse in the listener. The first verse only continues this […]
Glass Animals demonstrates eccentricity and hesitance to conform
Defying categorization with its signature blend of rock, pop and electronica, indie quartet Glass Animals delivered a gorgeous performance replete with kaleidoscopic lights and a gold-plated, pineapple-shaped disco ball on Thursday evening at The Shrine. Since releasing one of the strongest debut records to date in 2014, ZABA, Glass Animals — comprising lead vocalist Dave […]
Harry Styles stuns on first tour as solo artist
Harry Styles isn’t your typical rockstar. He has a smattering of tattoos, but of arbitrary, non-threatening objects — a mermaid, a butterfly, sparrows. Underneath his perfectly coiffed pompadour lies a verisimilar face reminiscent of gritty rock god Mick Jagger. He transitioned from the guilty-pleasure, wholesome pop of his former boy band One Direction to a […]
TOKiMONSTA bounces back from surgery
Born and raised in Los Angeles County, Jennifer Lee is known internationally for her DJ and music production abilities under the stage name TOKiMONSTA. While a great deal of electronic music enthusiasts know of her music and high-profile collaborations such as Thirsty Fish, Kool Keith, MDNR and Anderson.Paak, many of her fans are unaware of […]