Black Artists Who Pioneered Music History

UCLA Radio is always working towards a better understanding of music history and the artists that have shaped the modern sounds we love. In an effort to highlight genres and artists who have influenced generations, our digital press department decided to revisit selected playlists from our music department’s playlist series for Black History Month.  Disco…

Rising Artist Spotlight: An Interview with she’s green @ The Observatory

photos by Dylan Simmons & intro by Sofie Foster 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. Some things are worth driving…

Mitski @ Hollywood High School [3/30/26]

Photo courtesy of Lexie Alley Does it smell like a school gymnasium in here/ It’s funny how they’re all the same  So goes the opening of Mitski’s “Two Slow Dancers,” a heartwrenching ballad about nostalgia, young love, and the fleeting nature of time. But while these lyrics always hit me like an emotional sucker punch,…