Music
From the swamps of Florida to Milan Fashion Week, Doechii makes her runway debut
Following her Grammy win, the musician solidified her presence in the fashion industry.
Mia Nicolai wants to prove the world she’s more than “just a Eurovision artist”
The Dutch singer-songwriter moved to Los Angeles two years ago. Then she got a chance to represent her home country in the biggest song contest of Europe.
Marisa Martinez: Making waves in the music industry
How a Texas native is adapting to the Southern California sound.
Review: Charli XCX and Troye Sivan put on an intense party in Kia Forum
Review of Charli XCX's and Troye Sivan's concert
Review: Linkin Park marks their comeback on a high note amid tragedy and controversy
A mainstay for angst-filled teenagers in the 21st century, Linkin Park’s return after a seven-year hiatus makes it seem like they’re back for good. But not without addressing some important issues first.
Singer-songwriter Holden McRae stays busy with fever dreams, music and good food
In the next two months, McRae plans to graduate from college, cook some impressive meals, write new songs, and open for his sister on tour.
Illuminati Hotties and Silversun Pickups take the stage at The Bellwether
Two hometown bands take a stab at a new room in the city.
Rod Wave helps reshape the way society and the Black community see masculinity
The rapper challenges generations of toxic masculinity one lyric at a time.
Japanese Breakfast gifts Los Angeles a ‘Jubilee’ celebration to remember
Rockstar Michelle Zauner and the ten-piece band took over the Walt Disney Concert Hall for a joyous night of sound.
How love influenced ‘McCartney’
Released on April 17, 1970, Paul McCartney’s debut solo record served as a bridge between two McCartneys.
Thornton School of Music student re-establishes USC’s mariachi band
Second-year Thornton School of Music classical guitar major, Daniela Santiago, helped re-establish the university’s mariachi band, Mariachi Los Troyanos de USC.
Why Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ is a queer album
Why Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ is a queer album: Online legions of ‘Gaylors’ have plucked out curious themes within the superstar’s tenth studio album. These interpretations are precisely what makes ‘Midnights’ a queer text.
Thornton music student Tippy Balady takes songwriting as a challenge
The indie artist talks about her origins in gospel music and figure skating, her path from Texas to USC, and her love for all things childlike and playful.
‘To my love’: A composition by Yasna Ayo Vismale
The greatest resource and inspiration for Yasna Vismale, a music student at University of Southern California, was her mother’s support.