Daniel Dávila
Daniel Dávila is a Los Angeles native and a distinguished vocalist, producer, songwriter and engineer. With a career spanning multiple facets of the music industry, he has collaborated with globally renowned artists such as Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign, Katy Perry and Robert Glasper, amassing over one billion streams worldwide across his credits. Dávila began… Continue reading Daniel Dávila
Jensen McRae to open for Hozier on 2025 tour
USC Thornton Popular Music program alumna Jensen McRae will open for Irish singer-songwriter Hozier on his 2025 “Unreal Unearth” tour. McRae is scheduled to perform two shows on August 1 and 2 at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre in Salt Lake City. Tickets are available here. *** Photo courtesy of The OK Times.
Los Angeles Times interviews songwriter Jensen McRae
In an interview published on June 18, the Los Angeles Times noted USC Thornton Popular Music alumna Jensen McRae (’19) as the city’s next great songwriter. L.A. Times music critic Mikael Wood traced her journey from studying at Harvard-Westlake to honing her songwriting skills at Thornton and ultimately gaining prominence as an alternative folk-pop artist.… Continue reading Los Angeles Times interviews songwriter Jensen McRae
USC’s SoCal Vocals featured in Rolling Stone on Tribeca Film Festival premiere
USC’s SoCal Vocals were featured in Rolling Stone for their performance in the documentary Just Sing, which premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival. Directed by Angelique Molina and Abraham Troen, the film follows USC’s premier a cappella group as they balance pressure and passion ahead of their final pre-graduation test at New York’s International… Continue reading USC’s SoCal Vocals featured in Rolling Stone on Tribeca Film Festival premiere
Haleigh Bowers
Haleigh Bowers is a Los Angeles–based songwriter, performer and educator whose creative work pushes the boundaries of each of her disciplines. Known for her evocative melodies and compelling lyrical narratives, Bowers draws inspiration from both literature and music to craft songs that resonate with diverse audiences. She has performed at renowned venues across the country and… Continue reading Haleigh Bowers
Natasha Pasternak
Natasha Pasternak is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, arts educator and professor originally from Toronto, Canada. Classically trained in acting, voice, musical theatre and dance at Randolph College for the Performing Arts, she launched her solo music career under her own name, producing her debut EP alongside Chris Koster (The Glorious Sons) at The Tragically… Continue reading Natasha Pasternak
Remi Wolf to headline Make the World Better Concert in Philadelphia
Remi Wolf (‘18), a USC Thornton Popular Music program alumna, will co-headline Connor Barwin’s Make The World Better Concert Weekend in Philadelphia with artist Lucy Darcus. The concerts will take place on July 25 and 27 at FDR Park. The shows benefit Barwin’s Foundation, which rebuilds playgrounds and public spaces in partnership with the City… Continue reading Remi Wolf to headline Make the World Better Concert in Philadelphia
NoSo performs new single on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”
NoSo—USC Thornton popular music program alum Baek Hwong (‘19)—performed their song “Sugar” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on May 19. The single is from NoSo’s upcoming album, When Are You Leaving?, due Oct 10 via Partisan Records. View tour dates and information about the artist here. *** Photo courtesy of NPR.
Yohanna Bauerdorf up for 2025 NPR Tiny Desk Competition
Yohanna Bauerdorf, a student in the USC Thornton Popular Music program, is up for NPR’s annual Tiny Desk Competition with the song “Everything’s About Me,” which she co-wrote with Thornton alumna Chloe Gardner (’24). Out of 7,500 music submissions this year, Bauerdorf’s is among 49 others that were selected to be highlighted in the NPR… Continue reading Yohanna Bauerdorf up for 2025 NPR Tiny Desk Competition
Kevin Randolph
Kevin Randolph is a distinguished music producer, composer and keyboard virtuoso whose dynamic career spans iconic film scores, chart-topping albums and performances alongside legendary artists. With notable contributions to major films like Dreamgirls, Kung Fu Panda, Pitch Perfect, Sing 1 and 2 and The Help, as well as the acclaimed TV show Star. Randolph has… Continue reading Kevin Randolph