[Photos by: Jeslyn Wang] 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…
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.
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.
Photos by Isabella Appell Last Thursday, the historic Belasco in Los Angeles transformed into a swirling vortex of kaleidoscopic sound and light as Pond, the Australian psychedelic rock powerhouse, took the stage. Known for their eclectic blend of glam rock, funk, and cosmic psychedelia, Pond delivered a performance that was nothing short of mesmerising, reaffirming…
I exited the House of Blues with the memory of my horrendous commute veritably wiped. In its place was a lingering contentment I could feel pulling my lips almost unconsciously into a slight smile; on my mind was the complete and total satisfaction Joyce Manor, Algernon Cadwallader and Toys That Kill had birthed. The bands were perfect, the crowd was a picture of total engagement, leaving absolutely nothing to be desired. I can always identify a great show by the artist’s level of disruption into my listening habits in the subsequent days after the show; safe to say Joyce Manor left their mark.
Photo by Chloe Gonzales Before we caught the electrifying duo on tour (read our coverage here!), 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…
In an effort to get to know Los Angeles and one another better, our Fall ’24 Digital Press Interns bonded over their fondest venue memories.
Photos by Chloe Gonzales ————– From mosh pits to slow ballads, Current Joys knows how to get a crowd going. Indie artist Nick Rattigan filled the seats of the Bellwether for a night of nostalgia. The band’s inception being a mysterious solo project, Rattigan remains an enigma on how he got his story. There’s no…
UCLA Falls Short Against Cross-Town Rival USC in the Battle of LA, Succumbing to a Resilient Trojans’ Defense 19-13 UCLA’s last gasp of air: Senior Quarterback Ethan Garbers rolls out of the pocket, surveying down the field to find a shade of blue amongst the sea of red. Before he is pounded to the wet…
UCLA Achieves 5-1 Record for the First Time Since the 2021-2022 Season, Dominates Cal State Fullerton 80-47 UCLA (5-1) continues to roll, achieving their fourth consecutive win of the season against the Cal State Fullerton Titans (1-5) at Pauley Pavilion on Friday night. The Bruins set the tone early and never let their foot off…