Photos by Jordyn Feenberg Known to most as the effortlessly charming Steve Harrington, Joe Keery is much more than a Stranger Things heartthrob. Under his musical alias Djo (the “D” is silent), he’s built a world of retro synths and an ever-growing cult following. I recently restarted Stranger Things to prepare for the fifth and final…
What better way to kick off summer than with Briston Maroney and Peach Pit at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles? Co-headlining the Long Hair, Long Life Tour, the two artists drew a completely packed amphitheater filled with longtime fans ready for a night of music they knew by heart. The moment I stepped into…
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 ⛰︎
Oh, how I’ve missed this feeling—the rush of getting my ticket scanned, stepping into a venue, the pure thrill of a concert I’ve been waiting for all week. After spending a few months away from Los Angeles, returning to the city’s live music scene felt like coming home.
The UCLA Divest Coalition and allied organizations are rallying today in Royce Quad to mark 500 days since the beginning of Israel’s war in Gaza and to express solidarity with Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) 6 days after UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk moved to suspend SJP and Graduate SJP. In its announcement of the…
To celebrate Black History Month, UCLA Radio’s Digital Press and Music departments have come together to highlight the artists shaping the soundscape of today while drawing from a deep lineage of Black musical innovation. This month, we recognize not just the music, but the cultural and historical legacies embedded within it. Listen, engage, and reflect.
By UCLA Radio’s Digital Press Department Hispanic Heritage Month is a vibrant celebration of the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities in the United States. From September 15 to October 15, we take this time to honor the legacies of these communities, whose influence spans across art, music, politics, and more. This…
[Photos by Jeslyn Wang] Mac DeMarco’s music has a way of making you fall for it all over again—so much so, that when your first vinyl of his gets scratched, you replace it without hesitation. And if you catch him live one night, it’s almost guaranteed you’ll want to be there the next night, too.…
[Photos by Jeslyn Wang] What initially drew me to the indie pop band Winnetka Bowling League was their ironically intriguing name. Growing up in the San Fernando Valley, Winnetka Bowl was a go-to spot for me and my friends. It turns out, lead singer Matthew Koma drew inspiration from this bowling league when he founded…
Photos by Jeslyn Wang Do you listen to Girl in Red? A majority of those attending her concert at the Greek Theatre would answer “yes,” embracing a double entendre. This phrase, coined by our generation, has become a discreet way of identifying as queer. Norwegian singer-songwriter, Maire Ulven Ringheim, best known by her artist moniker,…