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…
Photos by Dylan Simmons Wet Leg is a five-piece English rock band known for their distinct display of electrifying guitar riffs, unforgettable live performances, and witty, assertive lyricism, sampling elements of indie rock, pop, and punk in their thoroughly unique sonic personality. Though they’re best known for viral tracks “Chaise Lounge” and “Wet Dream” off…
Photos by Dylan Simmons For angsty Orange County youths seeking refuge from some of California’s reddest towns, The Garden has become a household name. The band of OC natives — composed of twin brothers Wyatt and Fletcher Shears — is as idiosyncratic as the county itself: a strangely conservative bubble wedged between the progressive urban…
J. Edward Keyes is the Editorial Director at Bandcamp, an online record store and music community dedicated to the autonomy, fair compensation, and discovery of artists. Through Bandcamp’s blog, Bandcamp Daily, Keyes spotlights diverse artists and music scenes around the globe to directly support musicians and help fellow music lovers find their next favorite sound.…
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…
This fall, I met virtually with the mononymous Jordana to chat about her new EP, Jordanaland, out November 7. What ensued was a giggle-filled conversation on therapy, sobriety, shitty dads, and her artistic process. From making lo-fi bedroom pop in her teens, to co-authoring fan favorite TV Girl record Summer’s Over at 21, to releasing…
Words by Ria Rao Last Friday night, Wednesday — a five-piece alt rock band from Asheville, North Carolina — took over the Fonda Theatre. Trucker hats, camouflage, and vintage graphic tees adorned, the rest of the crowd seemed just as excited as I was to hear Wednesday’s latest release, Bleeds, live at the historic venue. The…
Photos by Dylan Simmons Wisp is Natalie Lu, the 21-year-old musician at the forefront of the Gen Z shoegaze resurgence. Though she only began releasing music in 2023, Wisp has quickly become a prominent force in her scene, with tracks like “Your face” and “Once then we’ll be free” amassing instant virality on TikTok. I…
Cover image & all photos credit to Sam Stofko (@samshootsshows) Words by Ria Rao Lucy Dacus’s San Diego stop on her Forever is a Feeling tour was not just a concert, but a wedding (literally), an impromptu comedy set, and a collective celebration of love and joy in all its forms. I could not contain…
Cover photo credit to Jaxon Whittington (@jaxonleft) LA-based quartet Rocket is a rising act you won’t want to miss. The indie rock group is composed of childhood friends Alithea Tuttle (vocals, bass), Baron Rinzler (guitar), Cooper Ladomade (drums), and Desi Scaglione (guitar). For fans of Smashing Pumpkins, Momma, or ‘90s-esque alt rock, R is for…