While this wasn’t my first time seeing Maya Hawke live, this show felt especially full-circle. During the first week of my freshman year, I caught her set at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, a surreal and unforgettable introduction to both college and her music. Now, in the final stretch of my senior year, I made my…
Photos by Jordyn Feenberg Everyone keeps saying, “Bring back 2016.” Seeing Cherub at the Teragram Ballroom did exactly that. Widely recognized for their breakout hit “Doses and Mimosas,” the musical duo Jordan Kelley and Jason Huber’s discography is deeper than their viral anthem. They are pioneers of the early-2010s electropop festival sounds. Over a decade…
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 Jordyn Feenberg As the rain cleared over Los Angeles, the El Rey Theatre welcomed a much brighter kind of arrival. Canadian singer-songwriter Leith Ross performed to a sold-out crowd that night, marking the 18th stop on their U.S. tour, I Can See the Future. The lights dimmed, the curtain emblazoned with the El…
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.