[Photos by Jeslyn Wang] Mac DeMarco’s music has a way of making you fall for it all over again—so much so, that when your first vinyl of his gets scratched, you replace it without hesitation. And if you catch him live one night, it’s almost guaranteed you’ll want to be there the next night, too.…
Their hit song may be called “Hater’s Anthem,” but don’t be fooled – Infinity Song is a band defined by love: for their craft, each other, and their audience. Never was this more true than at their performance at The Troubadour, taking place on the second night of their North American tour. The soft rock…
Photo by Matty Vogel Rising punk rock band Destroy Boys has announced a new album, Funeral Soundtrack #4, releasing August 9 via independent label Hopeless Records. The album will consist of 11 tracks and feature punk bands Mannequin Pussy and Scowl. Destroy Boys is high school friends Alexia Roditis (lead vocals, guitar) and Violet Mayugba…
~~~ Photos by Lily Stockton ~~~ TV Girl isn’t a fan of whole numbers. On a fateful summer night in June, this fact was proven to be true. I had the privilege of catching this so-cal based trio on the first of their three-night residency at Downtown LA’s Wiltern. The occasion? To celebrate “3 ½…
[Photos by Jeslyn Wang] What initially drew me to the indie pop band Winnetka Bowling League was their ironically intriguing name. Growing up in the San Fernando Valley, Winnetka Bowl was a go-to spot for me and my friends. It turns out, lead singer Matthew Koma drew inspiration from this bowling league when he founded…
Fusing the 70’s with South Asian music, Annika has found her unique sound. Pioneering a new type of music, she sings of being satisfied with her life and brings in her heritage to help convey her certainties. Her visuals, filled with bold colors and beautiful embroidery, draw you into her music as well. We got…
Samuel Ibarra Aispuroalsoo, also known as, El Padrinito Toys, is a 17 year old rising regional Mexican artist who has made a huge name for himself in the latin music industry very quickly. With hit songs such as, “KLK” going viral all over social media and with huge collaborations with artists such as Oscar Maydon…
Images provided by interviewees with permission for use by UCLA Radio. From Amsterdam to Tokyo to our home in Los Angeles, a global movement this Spring saw students occupy university grounds to express their solidarity with the people of Palestine. In the U.S., this movement followed in the footsteps of Columbia University, but encampments and…
You heard it here first folks. Even as another sunny June comes to a close, it is and will always be… a pride summer. From vacuums as a metaphor for coming out to wistful homages to our past loves, our writers powerfully shared what their identities mean to them — to us. We take this…
Released on 21 June 2024, the singer-songwriter’s sophomore album leaves much to be desired. “The Secret of Us” comes at a moment of peak visibility for Gracie Abrams, who seems to be standing on top of the pop world. With nearly 20 million Spotify monthly listeners and a nomination for Best New Artist at the…