Musical Bruins: Vol. 3
In this new installment of Musical Bruins, we highlight another round of inspiring Bruin artists representing different decades and genres of talent.
Ready to dance? Tune in to the full curated playlist on Spotify
There’s more where that came from. In case you missed it, check out Musical Bruins Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 playlists.
Featured Artists:
Suzie True
Self-described as a “crybaby pop-punk trio,” Suzie True is united by catchy riffs, soft-punk sound and ultimately, the on- and off-stage friendship between Lexi McCoy-Casi, Sarah Pineapple and Guillan “Gee” Leonardo ’16. With an energetic vulnerability that mimics the intimacy of a traditional garage band show, their lyrics acknowledge the challenging parts of self-growth while inviting the audience to feel deeply and dance freely with them.
HAIM
Raised in the San Fernando Valley on a diet of classic rock covers and their mother’s kugel, the Grammy-nominated Haim sisters’ first ever performance was at Los Angeles’ Canter’s Deli. Made up of Alana Haim on rhythm guitar and keys, Este Haim ’10 on bass guitar and Danielle Haim on lead guitar and vocals, the trio’s soft-rock sound has drawn comparisons to Fleetwood Mac. They have released four full-length albums and since collaborated with industry greats like Taylor Swift and Kid Cudi.
Jan & Dean
Jan & Dean were early pioneers of the iconic 1960s California sound, capturing the crash of the waves and smell of suntan lotion in uptempo guitar and sunny vocal harmonies. Though most people associate “Surf City” solely with The Beach Boys, Jan Berry teamed up with friend and Beach Boys’ mastermind Brian Wilson to pen the hit. In 1963, the Jan & Dean recording became the first surf-rock song to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100, holding the position for two weeks.
Black Flag
Considered one of the first hard-core punk bands, Black Flag’s heavy sound and DIY attitudes and aesthetics made them one of the most influential punk bands of the 1980s. Guitarist Greg Ginn ’75 formed the band following his time at UCLA, recruiting his brother Raymond (Ginn) Pettibon ’77 to design their flyers and album art. True to their own anti-authoritarian messaging, the group’s rowdy shows were frequently broken up by police and their music was released on their own independent record label, SST Records.
Interested in being included on a future Musical Bruins playlist? Email connectfeedback@alumni.ucla.edu with your name, grad year and link to your Spotify profile.
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Musical Bruins: Vol. 3
Musical Bruins: Vol. 3 In this new installment of Musical Bruins, we highlight another round of inspiring Bruin artists representing different decades and genres of talent. Ready to dance? Tune…
Connect Newsletter, Musical Bruins