Assistant Photo editor Michael Gallagher spent 24 hours exploring New York City. Gallagher took photos of the city that never sleeps, traveling through three of the metropolis’ boroughs by subway and walking.

Following the release of Cage the Elephant’s sixth studio album “Neon Pill,” the rock band performed at the Kia Forum on July 7 as a part of its “Neon Pill Tour.” With approximately 17,000 fans in attendance, the concert featured three opening acts: Bakar, Young the Giant and Willow Avalon.

Participants walked down Hollywood Boulevard with floats, banners and other props celebrating the 54th Annual LA Pride Parade on June 9.

On June 14, the day his newest album “Fathers & Sons” premiered, country artist Luke Combs made his Sofi Stadium debut in front of around 70,000 fans.

On a clear Wednesday night in the Hollywood Hills, Vampire Weekend performed at the Hollywood Bowl in front of a sold-out crowd as part of its “Only God Was Above Us” tour.

Pro-Palestine protesters set up encampments on Monday in Dickson Plaza, Kerckhoff patio and Shapiro Courtyard. This followed Students for Justice in Palestine at UCLA protesting through campus and reading names of Palestinians killed in Gaza by the Israeli military.

Daily Bruin Photo staffers reflect on some of the best memories this year from behind the camera.