By: Lily Stockton & Jeslyn Wang

Hot off the heels of his chart-topping album, Chromakopia, Tyler, the Creator took over Dodger Stadium for the ten-year anniversary of his Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival. The festival featured performances from Doechii, Blood Orange, Daniel Caesar, Erykah Badu, and many more. Didn’t get a chance to attend ? Reminiscing on fond memories? Either way, UCLA Radio is here to recap the weekend and immerse you in the wonderful world of Tyler, the Creator.

By: UCLA Radio Digital Press Department

To round off 2024 with a bang, our Digital Press Department asked UCLA Radio members across all departments for their top albums of the year. The results came in and, boy, do we have things to say. Now it’s your turn to dive in, explore our takes, and maybe find a new favorite—or at least a hot take to argue about. Don’t forget to check out our playlist at the end featuring standout singles from each album.

By: UCLA Radio Editorial Board

“Students, unite — walk out and join the fight!” echoed across campus grounds as students walked out of class last Thursday. After a year of aggressive escalations by the UC, from its violent crackdowns on student protest to extortionate nonresident tuition hikes, demonstrators moved to reclaim UCLA for its students, faculty and staff. As they chanted in solidarity with the UC’s workers, the walkout sent a clear message: students will not accept a university that operates solely for profit, not for its community.

By: Chloe Gonzales

As I sat down at my kitchen table, I opened up my zoom to someone with a glowing aura. Similar to her stage name, REY has this shine about her from the moment you met her to discussing favorite snacks and musical inspirations. UCLA Radio had the pleasure to talk to Rachel Young, also known as REY this winter, delving into her discography and more.

By: Caroline Sanchez

If you could bottle up the better part of lazy Sunday afternoons, nostalgia, and the sickly-sweet feeling of being in love, it’d sound a lot like Thee Sacred Souls. Hailing from San Diego, the main trio is composed of drummer Alex Garcia, bassist Sal Samano, and singer-songwriter Josh Lane. The self-described retro-soul band consistently delivers a blend of smooth tracks accompanied by jazzy melodies reminiscent of ‘60s and ‘70s grooves. Despite their So-Cal origins, it’s their first time in L.A. and the “SOLD OUT” letters under the Wiltern’s lights prove just how eager Angelenos are to hear their latest album, Got a Story to Tell, live for the first time on tour.

By: UCLA Radio Editorial Board

There are the next four years, and then there is the lifetime that comes after. When Trump is inaugurated as President in January, millions of Americans will be thrust into new, cruel states of precarity. Now more than ever, we must unite in struggle: community is how we resist.

By: Elaina Marino

Before we caught the electrifying duo on tour, UCLA Radio got to sit down with Matt Stephenson of Machine Girl in an exclusive interview. The project, created in 2012, has taken on many forms: hardcore, electronic, breakcore, and more. Throughout the interview, we banter with Matt about Machine Girl’s new project, MG Ultra, how the fans have connected with the project, and touring.

By: Radhika Singh

The Geffen Playhouse’s production of Waiting for Godot is an enthralling ride that balances its minimalist scenery with the boisterous characters of Estragon and Vladimir, brought to life by Aasif Mandvi and Rainn Wilson, respectively. This dark comedy is not vacuous; it contains serious undertones, generating sympathy and laughs from the audience.