Ichiko Aoba @ The Wiltern [4/27/25]

Words by Ethan Kung / Photos by Leila Farhi There was a humor in walking up to the entrance of the Wiltern and the hecticness surrounding it, knowing that such a bustling place was housing Ichiko Aoba. The Japanese folk singer-songwriter’s music is famously naturalistic and fantastical, evoking mental images that completely oppose Koreatown’s bustling…

Velvettica @ The Viper Room [4/25/2025]

Inside Sunset Boulevard’s iconic Viper Room, Velvettica delivered an authentic, sonically unique performance to the Los Angeles music scene last Friday night. Emily Krueger, the creator and singer behind Velvettica, contributed to The Viper Room’s iconic history of hosting rising stars in the rock and alternative music space. Krueger’s smooth vocals and raw lyrics balanced the venue’s edgier nature, resulting in an empowering yet vulnerable performance.  

An Interview with Riovaz @ The Echo

Photo from @riovaz by Kayla Menze Five years after TikTok hit “Prom Night” launched Riovaz into stardom, the 21-year-old stands in constant innovation — each release a bold reinvention of his distinct sound. Impossible to tie down, Riovaz melds house, Jersey-club, dance tracks, and even alt-rock influences, creating his own space in the music scene…

Live Updates (5/1/25): UC Workers Strike

Workers represented by American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3299 and University Professional and Technical Employees, CWA 9119 (UPTE) are going on strike today (May 1) over the UC’s hiring freeze and denial of benefits to employees at recently acquired hospitals. The unions allege that the UC did not provide them…

Celebrating Earth Day 2025

Oh, Earth…our home and place of inescapable wonder. In celebration of Earth Day, we wanted to share some of our favorite memories in nature and the songs we associate with them. Here at UCLA Radio, we believe the Earth deserves appreciation and protection. We aim to keep our oceans clean, our grass green, and our air pristine. So settle onto a soft patch of grass and stay awhile as we transport you to our favorite state parks, canyons, creeks, and countrysides. Happy Earth Day ⛰︎