Similar to her stage name, REY has this shine about her from the moment you met her to discussing favorite snacks and musical inspirations. UCLA Radio had the pleasure to talk to Rachel Young, also known as REY this winter, delving into her discography and more.
Photo by Chloe Gonzales Before we caught the electrifying duo on tour (read our coverage here!), UCLA Radio got to sit down with Matt Stephenson of Machine Girl in an exclusive interview. The project, created in 2012, has taken on many forms: hardcore, electronic, breakcore, and more. Throughout the interview, we banter with Matt about…
Spotify Wrapped and Radio Wrapped on the same day??? We aim to please. To round off 2024 with a bang, our Digital Press Department asked UCLA Radio members across all departments for their top albums of the year. The results came in and, boy, do we have things to say. Now it’s your turn to…
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. Rising Artist Spotlight notoriously highlights musicians who we believe are the next generation of…
I walk through downtown Nashville, past the infamous Broadway street where country fans, bachelorette parties, and bars line the sidewalks, making my way to Ryman Auditorium. However, the other attractions pale in comparison compared to the amount of indie kids waiting to see the biggest event of the night: Faye Webster. As I approach the…
UCLA Radio’s Rising Artist Spotlight aims to highlight upcoming artists who have demonstrated unique creativity andtalent through their music. Through interviews and features, we delve into their journey, influences, and aspirations, giving listeners a glimpse into the future of music. It was by chance that Deanna and I found one another. I was invited by…
I know I’m not the main character but I always like to think of myself as a new Hollywood movie star freshly out of the package. What I mean is that I am an actress in my own world, and I’m currently in my first production: an indie coming-of-age movie where a small town girl…
All photos courtesy of ghost prom 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. With the rise of indie twang and the…
Kid Bloom, otherwise known as Lennon Kloser, kicked off his Inner Light Tour at El Rey tonight, promoting his upcoming album, aptly titled “Inner Light.” Back in the fall, Kloser released his EP “Shaky Knees,” (read more about it in our interview here!) which included the darker points of his upcoming album. Tonight, the audience…
Cover Photo by Gianna Zaffino 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. In today’s world, being in a band means that…