Cover photo by Timothy Norris / Kia Forum Halloween may be just around the corner, but summer never truly ends here in sunny Southern California, and certainly not when Dua Lipa comes to visit. The chart-topping British pop star took over the Kia Forum this month for four sold-out nights of the Radical Optimism Tour…
Photos by Dylan Simmons Wisp is Natalie Lu, the 21-year-old musician at the forefront of the Gen Z shoegaze resurgence. Though she only began releasing music in 2023, Wisp has quickly become a prominent force in her scene, with tracks like “Your face” and “Once then we’ll be free” amassing instant virality on TikTok. I…
Cover photo courtesy of joan & their team The combination of 200 million global streams and more than one million monthly listeners across platforms appears humble once you get into the music of the Arkansas duo joan. They have steadily become a compelling name in modern pop for their own music as well as the…
Cover image & all photos credit to Sam Stofko (@samshootsshows) Words by Ria Rao Lucy Dacus’s San Diego stop on her Forever is a Feeling tour was not just a concert, but a wedding (literally), an impromptu comedy set, and a collective celebration of love and joy in all its forms. I could not contain…
Cover photo credit to Jaxon Whittington (@jaxonleft) LA-based quartet Rocket is a rising act you won’t want to miss. The indie rock group is composed of childhood friends Alithea Tuttle (vocals, bass), Baron Rinzler (guitar), Cooper Ladomade (drums), and Desi Scaglione (guitar). For fans of Smashing Pumpkins, Momma, or ‘90s-esque alt rock, R is for…
Photos by Dylan Simmons In late August, Mac DeMarco performed three sold-out shows at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. This year’s tour is in celebration of his brand-new record, Guitar, self-released on Mac’s Record Label. In the dog days of summer, DeMarco walked fans through the extent of his discography, from deep cuts to…
Photos courtesy of Leith Ross & their team Leith Ross, most known for their breakout hit “We’ll Never Have Sex,” is set to release their new album I Can See The Future on September 19th, with a riveting tour soon to follow. UCLA Radio had the pleasure of attending °1824’s press conference with Ross this…
Photos by Amanda Romankiw Last Sunday, Slow Pulp — the midwestern indie band that either has you singing in your car or getting lost in your feelings — serenaded a full house at The Fonda Theatre. As I made my way through the venue, I saw countless pairs of Doc Martens and cuffed jeans, alongside…
Photo by Natasha Ostrich, courtesy of idol UCLA Radio’s Rising Artist Spotlight aims to highlight upcoming artists who have demonstrated unique creativity and talent through their music. Through interviews and features, we delve into their journey, influences, and aspirations, giving listeners a glimpse into the future of music. BEAUTY SCHOOL DROPOUT (BSD), is a Los…
Los Angeles is not the first city that comes to mind when I think of country music. I don’t often listen to the genre, yet I found myself in the Fonda Theatre in late August for Sam Barber’s country music show. I was excited to experience Barber’s melancholy songs with fresh ears through a live…