This post was updated Feb. 16 at 9:24 p.m.
New year, new playlist.
Transitioning into the new year, emerging music artists released new projects. These up-and-coming acts, many of which were collaborations or cross-trained artists, delivered a wide palette of options for this quarter’s soundtrack.

The Grammy Awards see familiar faces and new paths alike.
Grammy winners returned to the Recording Academy and took over new categories. The 68th Annual Grammy Awards recognized deserving projects, surprising many viewers and breaking patterns when it came to its winners.

The wait is almost over, and soon golden gramophones will be claimed.
On Sunday, music’s biggest night is back for its 68th rendition. Returning to its regular venue, Crypto.com Arena, the 2026 Grammys will recognize music talents across 95 categories – including the newly added Best Album Cover and Best Traditional Country Album.

This post was updated Feb. 1 at 5:57 p.m.
A UCLA alumnus is bringing lesser-known stories to the opera stage, and the Grammys are noticing.
Jake Heggie, an American composer and UCLA alumnus, had his 2023 opera “Intelligence” nominated for Best Opera Recording at the 68th Grammy Awards this year.

This post was updated Jan. 25 at 11:53 p.m.
Los Angeles might not get cold enough for it, but these upcoming television releases are the perfect way to spend a snow day.

This post was updated Jan. 21 at 9:13 p.m.
Fall has gone, but its visuals still linger.
As we start the new year, there is no better time to reflect on the past quarter.

This year, winter wonderland comes with a soundtrack.
With performances across all genres, Los Angeles will be the stage for stellar musical acts this winter. Characterized by both experienced and newly established artists, the new year brings a promising setlist for concert lovers.

This post was updated Nov. 30 at 7:59 p.m.
With still a few months before music’s biggest night, the Grammy Awards are already taking over music lovers’ minds.

This post was updated Jan. 6 at 8:23 p.m.
The 529s are taking their campus performances into the studio, marking the next big step in their musical career.