Dear Reader, Sure, you probably bleed blue and gold. But we’re willing to bet that you wouldn’t mind a break from the monotony of being on campus. The Fall ‘25 Digital Press Interns are proud to present Sweet Escapes: a project that details a (by no means comprehensive) selection of our favorite hangout spots throughout…
Photos by Dylan Simmons Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival is an annual Los Angeles music festival from the mind of Tyler, the Creator. Founded back in 2012, the festival has expanded over the years in both the size of its lineup as well as its attendance, with musical creativity and self-expression always at its core. This…
Photos by Jordyn Feenberg As the rain cleared over Los Angeles, the El Rey Theatre welcomed a much brighter kind of arrival. Canadian singer-songwriter Leith Ross performed to a sold-out crowd that night, marking the 18th stop on their U.S. tour, I Can See the Future. The lights dimmed, the curtain emblazoned with the El…
Cover photo by Maclay Heriot For over twenty years, Portugal. The Man has established their place in the experimental rock genre, creating music that blends the minds of its band members to create an ever-evolving sound. From their start in Alaska to their recent show in Los Angeles, Portugal. The Man serves as a testament…
Photos by Sylvia Ansley Have you ever wanted to go to a show, get absolutely thrashed in the pit, and walk away with a feeling of connection and camaraderie? If so, DRAIN is your guy. In fact, DRAIN Is Your Friend. On Friday, November 7, hardcore four-piece DRAIN hosted a DIY-spirited release party/house show in…
After a lively set opening for Sir Chloe at the Fonda Theatre, we had the opportunity to converse with four musicians still basking in their post-performance glory. The alternative rock band Telescreens is made up of Jackson Hamm on vocals and guitar, Josiah Valerius on keys, Austin Brenner on bass, and Oliver Graf hitting the…
Photos by Chloe Gonzales Emo legends Pierce The Veil came to LA this summer for their I Can’t Hear You tour. Accompanied by fellow 2010s emo icon Sleeping with Sirens along with opener Beach Weather, the bands rocked the Kia Forum for multiple nights. Here are UCLA Radio’s photos selects of Pierce the Veil! Check…
Cover photo by Alyssa Wagner Alyssa Wagner is a fashion industry professional who founded Fashion Theory Magazine. I recently interviewed her on my radio show, Pita Chip Chat, which airs every Wednesday of Fall Quarter 2025 at 11 a.m. on uclaradio.com. To listen to the interview in full, check out @andmore.archive on Instagram, where all…
Photos by Dylan Simmons Fall in Los Angeles is in full swing: foggy mornings and stuffy afternoons, the sun slipping away earlier each day. After braving a particularly chilly evening, entering the Lodge Room felt like a warm embrace. Walking up the stairs to the main stage, I was greeted by a crowd in the…
Photos by Amanda Romankiw As the U.S. music charts have been swarmed by country music and hollow radio ballads this year, a new kind of British invasion led by women in pop has emerged to save the day for the girls and the gays. Among this class of British pop stars getting their long-overdue mainstream…