Cover Photo Courtesy of Olivia Ezechukwu — Last Wednesday, Atlantic Records showcased their exciting new signee, Charlotte MacInnes, to celebrate the upcoming release of her debut EP, HIGHWATER, which comes out June 26. The five-track EP reflects themes of nature, transformation, and self-discovery. Blending mythical elements with vulnerable lyrics, HIGHWATER embodies MacInnes’ raw talent and…
Photos courtesy of Rob Blackman While growing up just outside of London, Jasmine Rodgers fell in love with creating music. As the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band bôa, also composed of Lee Sullivan and Alex Caird, Rodgers has performed across the world, connecting global audiences with heartfelt lyrics and a hypnotic sound. On…
Photos courtesy of Laurie Kilmartin Laurie Kilmartin is a comedian and writer whose stand-up finds light in dark topics and always makes a crowd burst into laughter. She was a monologue writer for CONAN on TBS for its entire on-air run and is currently in the writer’s room at Jimmy Kimmel Live! If you have…
This Valentine’s Day, UCLA Radio’s Digital Press team asked ourselves: What film comes to mind when we think “Valentine’s Day”? Whether you’re in the mood for love or sick at the thought of it — we’re lucky that our emotions have been cinematically captured for us to bask in. Ranging from heartwarming to heart-wrenching, we…
Photos by Dylan Simmons The last time I was in proximity to the Foo Fighters was when my pregnant mother went to their acoustic set two decades ago. A couple months later, a forever fan was born. While I may not have formed any lasting memories of that show, I can confidently say I will…
Photo courtesy of Baileyrp 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. Baileyrp is a singer-songwriter whose music embraces glitch pop and…
Reviewed by Jake Maricich Photos by Amanda Romankiw Writing for a concert like this one feels daunting. That’s the best way I can describe attempting to engage with Cameron Winter’s solo performance at the Palace Theatre: daunting. How do I capture the presence of a man, no more than a silhouette against the backdrop of…
Playlists tell stories. They become time capsules, holding within them pieces of ourselves and our memories. As the 2025 year comes to an end, we at the Digital Press department have reflected on what music impacted us the most, immortalizing it in this year’s Radio Wrapped. So sit back, relax, and click on the music…
Photos by Amanda Romankiw Last Thursday, Blood Orange kicked off a headline tour for his newest album, Essex Honey. After Los Angeles experienced a gloomy week of heavy rain and crisp winds, fans sizzled with anticipation, eager to catch Blood Orange’s opening show at the Shrine. Formally known as Dev Hynes, the singer/songwriter/producer was raised…
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…